Esaw Snipes-Garner, Widow Of Eric Garner, Dead At 58
by Kandiss Edwards June 18, 2025 Snipes-Garner’s family has been in the headlines for over a decade. On June 16, Esaw Snipes-Garner, Eric Garner’s widow, died due to undisclosed health complications. She was 58. Snipes-Garner’s family has been in the headlines for over a decade. Eric Garner, was killed by a New York City police […]
Need summer travel inspiration? Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month & Juneteenth in these top destinations
Summer 2025 is here, and with it comes endless excitement, especially for travel. June marks the official start of the season, but it’s also a time to celebrate: Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month, and Juneteenth (now a federal holiday since 2021). With many employers observing the day off, it’s the perfect moment for micro-cations—short, […]
Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes
As millions of Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and the freedom of Americans of African descent, the politics of the holiday today can probably be best understood by what’s happening or not happening at the White House. While President Donald Trump issued presidential statements honoring Juneteenth […]
Honoring freedom: Meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth virtually and in-person
Juneteenth isn’t just a date. It’s a celebration of liberation rooted in the blood, joy, and brilliance of Black people. In a time where institutions and organizations are trying to strip our history from textbooks, Black communities across the country are showing up and showing out—with live music, storytelling, fashion, education, and unapologetic joy for […]
Suge Knight claims Diddy’s peers are ‘so scared’ that they’ve remained silent about his case
While Diddy’s high-profile sex trafficking trial continues to unfold in public view, one of hip-hop’s most controversial voices is speaking out about the silence surrounding the case. On Monday, former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight made a call from prison to share his perspective on “Covering the Diddy Trial,” a podcast hosted by singer […]
Kandi Burruss voices concern over daughter Riley joining cast and facing microaggressions on ‘Next Gen NYC’
As Riley Burruss has already had to defend herself against racist bullying while starring on Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC,” her reality TV veteran mom, Kandi Burruss, is voicing her concerns about her daughter joining the cast. While chatting with People magazine recently, the 49-year-old “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum admitted she was initially “scared” […]
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights. The justices’ 6-3 decision in a case from Tennessee effectively protects from legal challenges many efforts by President Donald Trump’s Republican administration and state governments to roll back protections for transgender people. Another 26 states have […]
What you may not know about the ‘Father of Juneteenth’ Al Edwards
Though Juneteenth is now recognized across the country, many people don’t know the story behind the man partially responsible for it being a federal holiday. Though Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” brought national attention to the holiday through her advocacy — including 2.5-mile commemorative walks in the Lone Star State — Texas […]
Richard Sherman Charged With DUI For Incident Leading To February 2024 Arrest
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 18, 2025 The results of a blood test Sherman took the night of his arrest have just came back After being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in September 2024, former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman was officially charged with DUI on June 17. According to ESPN, a […]
Fani Willis Thoroughly Checks Reporter For Criticizing Results Of The YSL Case
by Sharelle B. McNair June 18, 2025 Willis addressed taxpayers concerns, safety and crime Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had some choice words for an Atlanta reporter who criticized the YSL case and the lack of murder convictions, claiming the real focus should be on the decline in crime rates. Willis was stopped in […]