Trump administration says ICE operations will be in ‘full force’ on Halloween
Chicagoans will not see a reduction in federal law enforcement presence on Halloween, despite Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker requesting that the Trump administration pause its ICE operations to allow children to trick-or-treat on the holiday without fear of interactions with federal officers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration’s operation will be in […]
Rebuilding the Caribbean, together: Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to support
Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean this week, leaving behind wreckage that words can barely capture. Though the winds have calmed and the skies are clearing, the devastation in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and neighboring islands lingers as residents face uprooted homes, communities, and livelihoods. Natural disasters have a way of surfacing difficult emotions: anxiety, helplessness, […]
‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Masika Kalysha speaks out about her husband’s tragic death
Masika Kalysha has spoken out about her estranged husband’s death. In a statement shared with The Shade Room, the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star addressed the passing of Jamar Champ, whom she married in 2021. Champ reportedly died in a car crash in Houston on October 28. He was 38 years old. “It is […]