President Trump reveals that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a presidential pardon
Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly asked President Donald Trump for a pardon in light of his recent federal case. During a press conference in the Oval Office on Monday, President Trump revealed that “a lot of people have asked [him] for pardons” including the Bad Boy Records mogul who was recently convicted and sentenced to over […]
‘Scares the hell out of me’: Chicagoans react and push back as Trump sends troops into Black-led city
President Donald Trump‘s deployment of the military in Chicago has resulted in clashes in court and on the streets as local leaders and activists fight to end what they say is an “invasion” of the majority Black and brown city. On the heels of what Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker described as a “military-style” ICE raid […]
Beloved Nigerian journalist Somtochukwo ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu dies while fleeing armed intruders
The world is mourning the loss of a beloved Nigerian news anchor who leapt to her death while trying to escape armed intruders. On Monday, September 29, Somtochukwo “Sommie” Maduagwu, a star reporter and producer at Arise News Channel, was found unconscious outside her three-story apartment building in the capital city of Abuja after armed […]
Van Jones apologizes for ‘insensitive and hurtful’ comments made about Gaza
CNN commentator Van Jones is apologizing after dismissive remarks he made about videos showing Palestinian children killed in Gaza drew intense backlash. During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” last Friday, Jones described online videos showing dead Palestinian children as part of a “massive disinformation campaign” led by Iran and Qatar. His […]
How Red Lobster’s CEO Damola Adamolekun turned risk into reward—and sparked a brand renaissance
High risk often leads to high reward. Just ask Damola Adamolekun. The 36-year-old CEO behind Red Lobster’s comeback shared during a recent episode of Fortune’s new vodcast, “The CEO Playbook,” hosted by Ruth Umoh, how not fearing risk—and more importantly, failure—has been the driving force behind his career in the chain restaurant industry. “Risk on […]
CultureCon 2025 wasn’t just a conference—it was an affirmation
We’re living in a time when one news alert or a single scroll on social media can shift your entire mood — sometimes sparking a full-on existential crisis about the state of the world. For creatives especially, it can feel nearly impossible to stay inspired or motivated. But for two days at CultureCon, the noise […]
Ca. teacher accused of sharing offensive “My First Ankle Monitor” image of Black student in educator group chat
A teacher in Long Beach, California, is under fire after being accused of sending a photo depicting a Black child with an ankle monitor to a group chat. John Solomon, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary School in Lakewood, Calif., has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing inquiry, after he was accused of sending […]
Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers are officially engaged!
Cuffing season has barely begun, and we already have a celebrity engagement—congratulations are in order for Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers. On Sunday, October 5, the 30-year-old singer and actress and the 33-year-old actor shared they are officially engaged in a joint post on Instagram. “Engaged to the love of my life,” the “Uglies” star […]
Dr. Fatimah Turner is brewing more than coffee at Inner City Café—she’s building community
When Dr. Fatimah Turner opened Orange, New Jersey’s Inner City Café, it was never just about lattes or pastries. It was about creating a space where her community could come together. “The reason why I decided to open Inner City Café is because I realized that there was nowhere for community members to meet, there […]
Ike Turner Jr., son of Tina Turner and Ike Turner, dies at 67
Ike Turner Jr., the son of famous musicians Ike Turner and Tina Turner, passed away from kidney failure on October 4, according to TMZ. He was 67; he died one day after his birthday on October 3. The news was confirmed by Turner Jr.’s cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, in a statement released by Page Six. “It […]