Justice Department in talks about dropping corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Senior officials in Trump’s Justice Department have spoken with prosecutors in Manhattan about dropping the corruption case against Eric Adams, the current mayor of New York City, according to the New York Times. Adams was indicted in September on a litany of charges including bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign contributions. The charges stem from […]
Black-owned brand founders at Target react to the store’s nixing of DEI and calls for a boycott
This week Target joined the list of stores scaling back (or doing away completely) with their DEI efforts. Backlash was quickly followed by calls for a boycott, leading to at least one organization, We Are Somebody, planning one slated to begin on February 1. Initially, it was supposed to be a total ban on the […]
Trump calls for ‘ending radical indoctrination in K-12’ education and prioritizing school choice–what does it mean for Black students?
President Donald Trump signed executive orders directing federal agencies to end “radical indoctrination” in K-12 schools and allocate significant federal funding for expanding school choice. Some advocates warn that Trump’s latest actions on education could further politicize the classroom, while others say it would divert crucial funding away from already underfunded neighborhood public schools in […]
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump‘s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a […]
Kayla Nicole and Brandon Marshall lead Revolt’s new sports vertical
A new Black-owned sports vertical has hit the digital streets. This week, Revolt launched “Revolt Sports,” a platform designed to showcase the intersection of sports and culture through insightful storytelling and discussions. “Sports have always been synonymous with our culture, shaping our communities and reflecting some of the stories that matter most,” Deon Graham, Revolt’s […]
Advocating for the Spotlight
Captivating audiences with her regal voice and remarkable performances, Mandy Gonzalez stands out in the Broadway theater scene. She shares her beginnings in the entertainment industry as well as how she built a thriving social media community. Braving the first step The Hamilton star was born to Jewish and Latin parents in California and later […]
A Closer Look at DeepSeek: The Low-Cost AI Chatbot That’s Now America’s No. 1 App
Until this week, little was known about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI-powered chatbot that has suddenly taken the U.S. market by storm, rattling tech stocks and stunning investors who never saw it coming. Its founder, Liang Wenfeng, remains an enigmatic figure in the U.S. market, lacking ties to Silicon Valley or American tech. Yet his unexpected foray […]
Rachael Kirkconnell says she was ‘blindsided’ by Matt James’ Instagram breakup post while boarding a plane
When the former lead of “The Bachelor,” Matt James, announced he and Rachael Kirkconnell had broken up after four years via an Instagram post, it came as a shock—and not just to the reality TV star’s fans. Kirkconnell herself was taken aback when he went public with the news, shortly after it happened. While appearing […]
Plus-size rapper sues after Lyft driver denied her a ride due to weight
A plus-size woman from Detroit is suing Lyft for discrimination. Dajua Blanding, known on social media as Dank Demoss, is pursuing legal action against the rideshare company after a driver allegedly refused to let her into the car because of her weight. As a content creator and rapper, Blanding naturally pulled out her phone to […]
Learning To Feel: Marc Brackett’s Approach to Emotional Intelligence for Kids
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is a professor at the Child Study Center at Yale University and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). The YCEI conducts research on the science of emotions and emotional intelligence and develops ways to teach these skills to children and adults. Since it was founded in 2013, […]
