Slander or ‘trash-talking’? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud has a day in court
A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar ’s “Not Like Us,” the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake. Drake sued Universal Music Group — both his and Lamar’s record label — over “Not Like Us,” saying the company published and promoted a song […]
Senate churns through overnight session as Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill
The Senate slogged through a tense overnight session that dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending off proposed amendments, mostly from Democrats trying to defeat the package. An endgame appeared to be taking shape. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South […]
29 Of The Healthiest And Unhealthiest BBQ Recipes Ranked
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 1, 2025 Check out 29 summer cookout recipes Cookout season has arrived, whether you’re grilling with friends on the 4th of July or searching for recipes to make at home for a family backyard barbecue. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh summer produce and plenty of protein, […]
Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
A jury returns to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Monday, jurors deliberated over five hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from the trial judge, Arun Subramanian. They are deciding whether prosecutors have proven racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking […]
Man shot 3 Idaho firefighters who had asked him to move his vehicle, klling 2, sheriff says
A man who started a wildfire and then fatally shot two firefighters and wounded another in northern Idaho was a 20-year-old transient who attacked the first responders after they asked him to move his vehicle, a sheriff said Monday. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris offered new details about the Sunday confrontation at Canfield Mountain, just […]
My father never cried in front of me. Now I know why—and why that needs to change
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I’ll never forget the first time I saw my father cry. It was quick. Just a flash. A single tear ran down his cheek before he turned his back and pretended nothing happened. I was a […]
Trump admin ends legal protections for half-million Haitians who now face deportations- critics call it a “death sentence”
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is terminating legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, setting them up for potential deportation. DHS said that conditions in Haiti have improved and Haitians no longer meet the conditions for the temporary legal protections. The termination of temporary protected status, or TPS, applies to about 500,000 Haitians who […]
This Pride Month, Native Son reminds us that joy is a form of protest
The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black queer men, gathered the community in New York City to celebrate Pride Month and honor the brilliance of visionaries like […]
