Black former EEOC commissioner speaks out after Trump fires and replaces her 3.5 years before term ends
In an unprecedented late-night purge of government employees on Monday, President Donald Trump removed two commissioners on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission years before their terms were to expire. One of those commissioners, Charlotte A. Burrows, who is Black, and her attorneys reacted to the firing on Tuesday. “Late last night, I was informed by […]
Republican state officials pressure Costco to abandon its DEI policies
After doubling down on its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, wholesale giant Costco is being pressured by Republican state officials to abandon its commitment. In a letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris signed by 19 attorneys general and led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the group of top […]
DJ Akademiks reportedly banned from Twitch following inappropriate conversation with a 15-year-old
While many people are familiar with the controversial takes of internet personality DJ Akademiks, whether he’s adding fuel to the flames of rap beefs or jumping in Twitter debates, Akademiks words have recently gotten him into a different kind of hot water. Last week, DJ Akademiks, 35, joined NourGxd, a 15-year-old who works with popular […]
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money. The order from […]
Grant Ellis gave out his First Impression rose on ‘The Bachelor’ before he even met the ladies in person
Grant Ellis’ historic debut as the second Black lead of “The Bachelor” got off to a passionate start before he was even in the mansion. On Monday, season 29 of the long-running reality dating show starring Ellis as the man looking for love among 25 women kicked off on ABC with lots of slinky, sparkly […]
Trump press secretary says White House intends to celebrate Black History Month and contributions of ‘all Americans’
Amid concerns about whether President Donald Trump‘s anti-DEI orders should be interpreted as the federal government ending its tradition of observing Black History Month, Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House “certainly still intends to celebrate.” “We will continue to celebrate American history and the contributions that all Americans, regardless of race, religious […]
Jury seated in trial of ex-prosecutor accused of shielding Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
A jury of 12 plus three alternates were sworn in Tuesday in the criminal misconduct trial of a former Georgia prosecutor charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. White men with guns and pickup trucks chased and fatally shot the running Black man on a neighborhood street after they […]
Kevin Hart brings his childhood to the small screen with BET+’s adult animated series ‘Lil Kev’
You might think that you already know everything there is to know about Kevin Hart, but I’d be willing to bet that you’re wrong. To make sure folks get the story right, Kevin Hart, in collaboration with Hartbeat (Hart’s entertainment company) and BET+, is bringing a humorous and unfiltered half-hour animated series titled “Lil Kev” […]
Black excellence takes center stage at Sundance 2025
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival is in full swing. This year, the annual festival delivers a stunning showcase of Black talent, with films hoping to captivate audiences and spark important conversations. The 2025 slate of Black filmmakers and storytellers broke new ground, blending creativity and culture in ways that remind us why these voices are […]
‘RHOP’ star Karen Huger fires lawyers following guilty DUI verdict
Karen Huger is reportedly on her way home from an out-of-state rehab program, but not without making one major change in her life right away. She has fired her legal team. According to court documents obtained by InTouch Weekly, the sentencing for the 61-year-old “Real Housewives of Potomac” star in her DUI case has been […]
