Snoop Dogg faces backlash for performing at Trump inauguration ball in DC after being anti-Trump before
In a move that surprised some and seemed to be entirely expected by others, Snoop Dogg, the popular media personality, rapper and performed at a pre-inauguration ball in support of President Trump, leading many to refer to “Uncle Snoop” as a sellout and question his commitment to the Black community. On Friday, January 17, Snoop […]
Mississippi Valley State University performs during Trump’s inauguration after raising $300,000 to attend; defends HBCU participation
After raising $300,000 to attend, the Mean Green of Mississippi Valley State University went on without a hitch during Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration. The HBCU marching band joined the official inaugural day ceremonies on Monday, Jan. 20, after announcing in December they had accepted an invitation to perform. At that time, they were fundraising […]
Trump fires Keisha Lance Bottoms from presidential council. She points out she already quit.
The first 24 hours of President Donald Trump‘s second term have come with a flurry of executive actions, including orders “restoring” the death penalty and reversing President Joe Biden’s executive order advancing racial equity throughout the federal government. Just after midnight, following a series of inaugural events on Monday night, Trump took to his social […]
‘Blue Chippers’ exposes the untold sacrifices of young Black athletes chasing college football dreams
Directors Preston and Derek Dark highlight the hidden struggles of recruitment, NIL deals, and life beyond the field in their film Blue Chippers. In their documentary Blue Chippers: The Next Man Up, twin filmmakers Preston and Derek Dark illuminate the sacrifices and hurdles Black athletes endure on their journey to college football and, for a […]
A rare winter storm is bringing heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and the northern Gulf Coast
A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. The storm is expected to scatter heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain around the Deep South as a blast of Arctic air plunges much of […]
How Did Erin McGoff’s ‘Advice With Erin’ Career Series Get So Big So Fast?
In 2020, as COVID-19 raged on and the world ground to a halt, Erin McGoff sat in her 400-square-foot Brooklyn apartment and fretted. Her flourishing career in the film industry—the very thing that brought her to New York City in the first place—suddenly seemed in jeopardy. Editing and directing work all but dried up once […]
How to Effectively Communicate With A Conscientiousness (C) Personality
Understanding how to navigate workplace dynamics can make all the difference in building strong, healthy working relationships. One of the most effective tools for decoding behavioral tendencies is the DISC assessment, which categorizes individuals according to four personality types—Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S) and Conscientiousness (C). Each type has distinct strengths and challenges, alongside […]
Trump sets out to erase Biden’s legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking office
Donald Trump began erasing Joe Biden ’s legacy immediately after taking office as the nation’s 47th president on Monday, pardoning nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and issuing a blizzard of executive orders that signal his desire to remake American institutions. It was an aggressive start for a returning president who feels emboldened […]
How Meditation Can Improve Your Focus And Productivity
In today’s fast-paced digital age, distractions are everywhere. Technology, notifications, multitasking and environmental noise all compete for our attention, making it harder than ever to stay focused. These distractions not only impact our ability to concentrate, but they can reduce our productivity and overall well-being. As we move from task to task, the mind can […]
