‘He’s a fighter’: Kamala Harris reveals call to Joe Biden about recent cancer treatment
When former Vice President Kamala Harris heard former President Joe Biden was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, she called him – only for the message to be sent to voicemail. Toward the end of her appearance on MSNBC’s The Weekend on Sunday, Harris opened up about checking in on Biden as he was undergoing […]
Questlove’s documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire set to arrive in 2026
The famed elements, Earth, Wind & Fire, are getting their story brought to the small screen. Questlove announced in 2024 that he was working on a documentary about the famed funk band. Now, the documentary is set to air on HBO in 2026. According to Deadline, the currently untitled film will focus on the band’s […]
‘I never let myself be alone’: Jonathan Majors reveals he told Meagan Good he didn’t want to live
Jonathan Majors isn’t shying away from opening up about the darkest periods of his life. In an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s Den of Kings podcast, the Creed III actor revealed how he struggled with the idea of living and how vocal he was about that idea with his wife, actress Meagan Good. “I was on […]
Jodie Turner-Smith may want another baby but doesn’t ‘necessarily need the man to go along with it!’
Jodie Turner-Smith is single, unbothered, and focused on her peace, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with love or growing her family. “I’m single, but I love love,” Turner-Smith told People magazine when asked about her love life. “So let’s see what happens!” The 39-year-old British actress, known for her striking performances in “Queen & […]
Family Of Artist Who Painted Historic Black Jesus Mural In Detroit Church Fights To Save Artwork
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The family of the artist who created the mural are fighting to see if the artwork can be salvaged. A Detroit community refuses to say goodbye to a historic mural of Black Jesus as the long-time Catholic Church faces a shutdown. On Oct. 12, St. Charles Lwanga, formerly known […]
HBCU pride gets laced up in Nike’s new Yardrunners 6.0 collection
Nike is making sure your HBCU school spirit radiates during and long after this year’s homecoming tailgates. For its sixth year, the brand’s Yardrunners initiative is spotlighting four historically Black colleges and universities with a new collection of Air Max 95s inspired by each school’s heritage, colors, and culture. This time, the lineup celebrates Florida […]
Carolina Panthers reporter apologizes for insensitive comment about Xavier Legette’s late father in pregame interview
A football reporter who follows the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for ESPN has apologized to Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette for a joke he probably wishes he could take back. While speaking with Legette on Friday, Oct.10, for pregame coverage of the Panthers’ upcoming contest against the Dallas Cowboys—which the Panthers ended up winning 30-27 on […]
Gutting The Core: Special Education Office Axed As Federal Layoffs Hit The DOE
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The wave of layoffs nearly axed all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has laid off almost all employees in the special education office as the government shutdown wages on. The layoffs at the federal agency began with a […]
Breach of Trust: North Carolina Lawmaker Arrested, Charged With Sex Crimes Against A Minor
by Mary Spiller October 13, 2025 Democratic Rep. Cecil Brockman faces multiple felony charges after allegations of sexual acts with a 15-year-old. The state representative for North Carolina, Cecil Brockman, has been arrested and charged with several sex-related offenses involving a 15-year-old minor, according to court documents released Oct 9 and obtained by Times Union. Brockman, a six-term […]
Paul Robeson House And Museum Reopens After Yearlong Hiatus
by Daniel Johnson October 13, 2025 It had been closed due to repairs. The Paul Robeson House and Museum has reopened as of Oct. 10 after it had been closed due to repairs that had to be undertaken on half of the building, since August 2024. The long road to the reopening of the house […]