Black women descend on Capitol Hill to ‘Save Democracy’ from Trump’s MAGA agenda
A coalition of Black women leaders and activists descended on Capitol Hill to rally against the Trump administration and the Republican Party’s string of actions that include budget cuts, elimination of critical departments and programs, and the firing of thousands of federal workers. The group of Black women leaders from across the country — joined […]
‘Sham’: Judge chastises Trump administration, orders thousands of federal employees to get jobs back
In a blistering ruling on Thursday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to “immediately” offer thousands of recently fired federal employees their jobs back. U.S. District Judge William Alsup ordered that federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Treasury, Energy, Interior, Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, rehire probationary employees who were terminated in mass, citing […]
After breaking Catlin Clark’s record for most points scored through 2 seasons, JuJu Watkins hasn’t had time to call her back
With the NCAA March Madness women’s college basketball championship tournament kicking off next week, JuJu Watkins of the USC Trojans has been busy. So busy, in fact she hasn’t been able to take up a veteran star player on her offer for some pre-tournament advice. USC Trojan’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb revealed during a recent podcast […]
60 universities could lose millions of dollars under the Trump administration
This week, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 universities across the country, placing them under investigation. According to the department, these letters served as warnings of potential enforcement actions against universities “if they do not fulfill their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish […]
Target sees a decline in stocks amidst ongoing DEI drama
Target has long been a staple for many consumers, once a favorite shopping destination for everything from groceries to home décor. However, the retailer’s recent decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has sparked widespread backlash, leading to boycotts and a sharp decline in stock performance. As calls for boycotts and […]
Ayo Edebiri reflects on receiving death threats after Elon Musk retweeted a fake casting rumor
Celebrities, they’re just like us. They, too, take to social media occasionally to rant about and recall random things. However, unlike when that girl from your high school goes off about her uncle, when the stars do it, they can sometimes (oftentimes) create news. Just ask Ayo Edebiri. On Wednesday, the 29-year-old actress recalled a […]
DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts, with Black communities set to bear the heavy burdens if Congress approves deal
Washington, D.C. faces $1.1 billion in budget cuts if the Senate approves a temporary budget proposed by Republicans to keep the government running. The cuts that would result from the CR, or “continuing resolution,” which would keep the government open through Sept. 30, could lead to massive layoffs of teachers, police officers, and EMS service […]
‘Othello’ on Broadway, starring Denzel Washington, has highest grossing first week in Broadway history
The Broadway box office results are in, and “Othello,” starring Denzel Washington in the titular role opposite Jake Gyllenhaal as “Iago,” has just become the highest-grossing play in Broadway history, and it’s only in previews. During its first week of previews, including an extra eighth performance, the play directed by Kenny Leon, grossed $2,818,297, unseating […]
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1. But Trump, in a morning social […]
For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest
If you ask Brian Tyree Henry about taking time off, he bursts out laughing. Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series “Atlanta,” he’s become one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He’s worked consistently — with directors including Barry Jenkins, Steve McQueen and Chloe Zhao and big-name actors like Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth and Melissa […]
