Cardi B spurs Stefon Diggs breakup rumors as she steps out during Paris Fashion Week holding a live crow
Is something amiss between Cardi B and Stefon Diggs? Just one month after the 32-year-old rapper and the 31-year-old NFL star made things Instagram official in a series of steamy PDA heavy pics snapped during a boat party, and just two weeks after the pair were posted up in a Parisian castle together, all of […]
Jesse Jackson Jr. explores return to Congress years after leaving office in disgrace
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is eyeing a political comeback a decade after serving time for a federal conspiracy conviction in 2013. According to multiple reports, Jackson Jr., the son of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Sr., is meeting with residents and community leaders about a potential campaign run for his old seat in Illinois’ […]
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which have been led by the Department […]
Princess Tiana’s story comes to life in new traveling Disney exhibit, launched at exclusive brunch during Essence Festival
Princess Tiana is taking the show on the road. During a special brunch event tied to the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at the historic family-owned and operated Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Disney Parks and Disney Imagineering unveiled “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration,” a new traveling exhibit. Featuring interactive, multi-sensory experiences inspired by the people […]
Under Mayor Brandon Scott, Baltimore hits 50‑year low in homicides through mid‑2025
While 2025 has felt like a series of anxiety-inducing headlines, Baltimore actually celebrated a major community win as we wrapped up the first half of the year. This month, the city’s mayor, Brandon Scott, announced that Baltimore has recorded the fewest homicides in 50 years. “Through June, Baltimore has had 68 recorded homicides, which is […]
Ananda Lewis’ ex shares emotional tribute and photo from the day she gave birth to their son
It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media personality, model, and advocate, passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Upon her passing, moving tributes from those who knew her and those who didn’t poured in across social media. Her death impacted a lot of people and reignited a necessary conversation […]
Dr. Heavenly Kimes from ‘Married to Medicine’ is running to be a Georgia state representative
From reality television to political office? Dr. Heavenly Kimes is using her knowledge and experience as a mother, dentist, entrepreneur, and community advocate to bring change to Georgia politics—or at least that’s her goal. This week, Kimes, who fans know as Dr. Heavenly on Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” announced her plans to run on the […]
Karen Bass confronts troops in LA’s MacArthur Park in largely immigrant neighborhood
Federal officers and National Guard troops fanned out around a mostly empty Los Angeles park in a largely immigrant neighborhood on foot, horseback and military vehicles on Monday for about an hour before abruptly leaving, an operation that local officials said seemed designed to sow fear. The Department of Homeland Security wouldn’t say whether anyone had been […]
Charleston White Apologizes To Karmelo Anthony, Wants Black People To Support Murder Suspect
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 8, 2025 ‘I want to take the time to apologize to Karmelo Anthony’s family. I was wrong about that kid.’ An apologetic Charleston White, who is known for his outrageous commentary on social issues, has come out in support of murder suspect Karmelo Anthony after a meeting with the teenager’s […]
After Years, TSA Begins Phasing Out ‘Shoes Off’ Rule
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 8, 2025 The shoe removal policy had been in effect since 2006. The Transportation Security Administration has revoked a longstanding policy that may come as a shock to frequent airline passengers. The TSA has plans for travelers to keep their shoes on while walking through security checkpoints at several major U.S. […]