Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African democracy efforts, dies at 80
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate whose populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized influence on political life in the East African country, died Wednesday of a heart attack while traveling in India. He was 80. His death was confirmed by Devamatha Hospital in Kerala State, […]
Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities […]
Michael Jackson’s estate claims daughter Paris has received $65M since 2009
The fight over Michael Jackson’s multibillion-dollar estate has taken several twists and turns since the iconic singer’s passing nearly two decades ago. The latest comes from executors responding to claims made by his daughter, Paris Jackson. According to People, the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain, filed a response to Paris’ claims of “premium […]
Philadelphia man charged in connection to disappearance of 23-year-old Kada Scott
More than a week after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared in Philadelphia, police have arrested a man they believe is connected to her disappearance, and to another kidnapping earlier this year that authorities say shows a troubling “pattern.” Per CNN, Keon King, 21, was taken into custody Tuesday night and charged with kidnapping, recklessly endangering another […]
Judge Pushes For Chicago ICE Agents To Wear Body Cameras Amid ‘Concerning’ Clashes With Public
by Sharelle B. McNair October 17, 2025 After ordering ICE agents to wear badges and not seeing it down, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she is concerned on her orders not being followed. As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to roam the streets of Chicago, a federal judge is asking them […]
DMX’s Uncle Says Associates and Friends Neglected To Help Pay For Rapper’s Funeral
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DMX’s uncle, Uncle Ray said, ‘Everybody put out statements, hashtags, and tributes. But when it came time to actually do something… silence.’ Details have recently emerged revealing that the rapper’s associates did not cover the funeral costs for Yonkers recording artist DMX but were instead paid through […]
Troy Taylor, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. And Rev. Dr. Frankly Richardson Want The Black Community To Lean In
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 17, 2025 This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men. The 2025 XCEL Summit for Men has kicked off with its empowering three-day experience powered by BLACK ENTERPRISE. This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men who are shaping culture, business, and community. […]
Michelle Obama to promote new book ‘The Look’ with podcast series
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be promoting her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special, six-part companion series to the podcast “IMO” that she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. Guests will include Jane Fonda, model-activist Bethann Hardison and designer-former J. Crew executive Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company founded by Michelle Obama and […]
Black Woman Turns $50 Into A Tropical Sanctuary
by Jameelah Mullen October 17, 2025 The homesteader shares her expat journey on TikTok and Instagram. As many search for ways to connect with nature and live more sustainably, one TikToker is showing her followers that living off-the-grid is not only possible but affordable. Daja Hansel-Coates, who goes by the username @ihopeyoufindserenity on social media, relocated […]
OpenAI bans use of Martin Luther King Jr.’s likeness after viral AI videos spark outrage
If you’ve seen videos of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering “new” speeches or joining TikTok trends, those clips may soon disappear from your feed—at least the ones created with OpenAI’s new video generator, “Sora.” After Dr. King’s daughter, Bernice King, denounced the use of AI to reimagine her father, OpenAI announced it […]