‘Black Clowns’ Billboard In Mobile Misunderstood, Owner Explains It Promotes Comedy, Not Politics
by Daniel Johnson September 14, 2025 The billboard ad depicts two Black clowns has the words ‘It’s time to get the clowns out.’ A billboard message that depicted two Black clowns along with the words “It’s time to get the clowns out” sparked concern and outrage in part because it didn’t have any context attached […]
Megyn Kelly blames Obama for America’s divisions in reaction to Charlie Kirk’s murder
Many of the reactions to the fatal shooting of the right-wing activist and media personality Charlie Kirk have made headlines but the conservative host of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Megyn Kelly, may have one of the more bizarre responses. The right-leaning ex-Fox News host Kelly went on the conservative talk show “Paul Murray Live” this […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Widow Launches Foundation In His Honor
by Daniel Johnson September 14, 2025 The Warner Family Foundation will seek to honor the creative spirit of Malcolm-Jamal Warner through the Malcolm-Jamal Warner Creative Legacy Fund. Tenisha Warner, the widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who tragically died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica almost two months ago, announced the formation of a new […]
Clipse Say ‘So Be It,’ Become First Rappers To Perform At The Vatican
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 14, 2025 The Hip-Hop group performed alongside John Legend for a benefit concert. Clipse, the rap duo consisting of Pusha T and Malice, are now the first-ever rappers to perform at the Vatican for the Grace for the World concert. The hip-hop group performed alongside John Legend for the Sept. 13 event. […]
Aaron Judge Launches Ball Into Orbit, Breaking Tie With Joe DiMaggio As Yankees All-Time Home Run Hitter
by Daniel Johnson September 14, 2025 Judge’s teammates say players like him don’t come around often. On Sept. 11, Aaron Judge, arguably the New York Yankees’ best slugger since 1960, stepped into the batter’s box in the third inning of their game against the Detroit Tigers and proceeded to launch a pitch from Tigers reliever […]
King Center For Southern Studies Launches ‘Acts Of Reparation’ Docuseries With Family History Day
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 14, 2025 The docuseries features one Black and one white filmmaker as they travel back to the American South. The King Center for Southern Studies at Mercer University has a new documentary on pursuing reparations within the American South. The Macon, Georgia-based school will host a screening of “Acts of Reparation,” […]
Earl Richardson, President Emeritus Of Morgan State University, Dies At 81
by Daniel Johnson September 14, 2025 David S. Wilson, Morgan State’s current president, noted that the Morgan State University that exists today owes a debt of gratitude to the groundwork laid by his predecessor. Earl Richardson, the 81-year-old president emeritus of Morgan State University, who was also the guiding force behind the university’s 15-year fight […]
As Trump And Tennessee’s Republicans Work To Bring National Guard To Memphis, Mayor Paul Young Is Blindsided
by Daniel Johnson September 14, 2025 At a news conference, Young noted his disagreement with both Trump and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, but he also indicated that his hands were tied. On Sept. 12, Donald Trump indicated that he would be sending National Guard troops to Memphis, seemingly abandoning his previous plan to send troops […]
Daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X walk in Actively Black Fashion Week show
In a New York Fashion Week twist, Civil Rights icons walked the runway for the Black-owned athleisure brand, Actively Black. Ruby Bridges, who desegregated her school in Louisiana at the age of six years old in 1960, walked the show last night at the age of 71. Before she came out onto the runway, a […]
Ego Nwodim’s Sudden Exit Leaves ‘SNL’ Facing a Season Without A Black Woman Cast Member
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 14, 2025 Nwodim announced her suprise departure despite SNL already confirming her as part of its cast. Ego Nwodim shocked fans with her unexpected departure from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the show uncertain about having a Black woman in its cast. Nwodim shared the news that she would be leaving the […]