Amanda Seales takes on Black conservatives on Jubilee’s who tell her systemic racism doesn’t exist
If you spend any time on social media you’ve likely come across a video clip here or there of some media personality—perhaps somebody you know or have, at least, heard of—sitting at a table in the middle of a room surrounded by people all vying for a chance to “debate” some topic or set of […]
Jasmine Crockett says she’s not paid enough to buy new home in redrawn Texas district
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has much to think about as Texas Republicans prepare to approve a new congressional map that would significantly impact her district. During a recent interview with CBS News, Crockett shared she is considering running in a different district next year after Texas Republicans redrew a map that puts her residence outside […]
Trump claims DC is now ‘safe’ and more people are dining out since his crackdown. The numbers tell a different story
President Donald Trump on Monday declared Washington, D.C., safe again, a week after he announced a federal crackdown amid claims about crime in the nation’s capital. “It’s safe,” Trump said inside the Oval Office during a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As evidence of his claims, the president told reporters he received […]
The ‘Burger King Mom’ who went viral for working shift by herself says she lost her job
Despite her viral display of a tireless work ethic while running every station at a Burger King in South Carolina by herself, Nykia Hamilton, better known online as the “Burger King Mom,” is now out of a job. In a recent emotional TikTok video, Hamilton tearfully updated followers about her situation, Complex reported. “[Burger King] […]
ESPN shelves Colin Kaepernick documentary directed by Spike Lee over creative differences
A multi-part documentary about the journey of Colin Kaepernick directed by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee for ESPN is being shelved by the network, according to a statement from ESPN, shared with Reuters. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” […]
Sterling K. Brown praises his son for keeping a cool head during a racist encounter
Sterling K. Brown is praising his son for being more emotionally mature than he is, based on how he handled a recent incident. During a recent roundtable for season 2 of his hit show “Paradise” on Hulu, the 49-year-old actor shared the way his teenage son responded when he was called the n-word during a […]
Blueface reveals body transformation in new viral photos from behind bars
Blueface is seemingly not missing gym day behind bars. On Sunday, August 17, his team shared a post on his Instagram featuring three photos of the 28-year-old rapper, who appeared noticeably more muscular as he flexed in his prison attire. In the now viral shots, Blueface wears a white tank top, loose sweatpants, and a […]
Black disabled man in wheelchair shot after being accused of ‘stolen valor’
A Black Seattle man is recovering after being shot over what started as an accusation of ‘stolen valor’—a term that means falsely claiming to have served in the military or of having certain military honors. The incident took place on July 31 at Pier 55, a popular boardwalk location in the city. Harold Powell, 68, […]
President Barack Obama called Zohran Mamdani after his Democratic primary win
President Barack Obama called Zohran Mamdani shortly after his Democratic primary win in the race for New York City mayor. For many, the gesture was a nod to Mamdani’s grassroots style of campaigning and his affordability-focused platform, which some say represents the future of the Democratic Party. “We spoke about the importance, in a moment […]
Baltimore mayor shares racist voicemail from man who called him n-word amid Trump’s crime takeover
As Black mayors push back against right-wing claims about crime in their cities following President Donald Trump‘s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., neighboring Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has become a target. Mayor Scott shared a racist voicemail he received from an anonymous man to underscore longstanding bigoted attitudes about majority Black communities. “I really think […]