Wanda Sykes Makes It Clear She Bets On Black Women When It Comes To Hiring
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. During a speech at Variety’s Power of Women event, Sykes told the audience she believes women, especially Black women, bring distinct and valuable strengths to creative environments. […]
San Antonio Confirms Status As U.S. Dia De Los Muertos Epicenter After Record Festival
by Keka Araújo October 31, 2025 San Antonio is a city steeped in culture and history…Día de los Muertos didn’t disappoint! San Antonio concluded its three-day 7th annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration Oct. 23–26, reinforcing the city’s status as the premier destination in the United States for the traditional commemoration. […]
Atlanta Leaders Declare Food Emergency, Halts Water Shutoffs Amid Federal SNAP Threat
by Keka Araújo October 31, 2025 The orders remain in effect through Jan. 31, 2026, or until the federal shutdown ends, whichever comes first. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens today launched ATL CARES (Community Action & Relief for Emergency Support), an urgent initiative designed to protect thousands of residents from the impending loss of federal Supplemental […]
‘DOTTIE’ does the work: Inside a Black singles mixer
On a Tuesday night in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, a stream of Black singles starts to fill the basement of the gin bar where the “Cuff and Connect” party is being hosted. It’s half past 7 p.m. and the women are prompt. The men, torn between the implications of being seen at a dating event or […]
Here’s why Diddy was transferred to New Jersey federal prison Fort Dix
Sean “Diddy” Combs checked into low-security prison Fort Dix on Thursday, Oct. 30, to complete his 4-year sentence for prostitution related charges. Diddy requested to be moved to this New Jersey facility to take advantage of the drug treatment program and to be closer to his family. Diddy has been in the Metropolitan Detention Center […]
The Rise Of Keith Lee: From Food Reviews To Cultural Impact
by Selena Hill October 31, 2025 From humble beginnings to cultural impact, Keith Lee’s story is proof that authenticity, faith, and purpose are the real ingredients for success What began as one man filming himself while eating takeout from local eateries has evolved into a movement that’s reshaped the economic trajectory for countless small restaurants […]
Ghana Mandates Use Of Local ‘Mother-Tongue’ Languages in Schools
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Ghana’s government introduced the policy as a means of cultural empowerment after generations of English, inherited from colonial rule and white supremacy. The Ghanaian government has announced a new mandate requiring the use of “mother-tongue” local languages in all schools as part of its effort to preserve and promote […]
Hurricane Melissa ravages Jamaica and Haiti, cutting off communities and slowing emergency aid
The death toll continues to climb in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, made landfall on Tuesday, Oct. 28, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Jamaican Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon confirmed at least 19 people have died since the storm struck. The hurricane, packing winds up to 185 mph (295 km/h), flattened […]
Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson invite Black women to explore new visions of womanhood in ‘Hedda’
To understand women, you first have to accept one simple thing: they’re complex. That paradox sets the stage for Nia DaCosta’s new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play Hedda Gabler. Starring Tessa Thompson as the enigmatic lead, DaCosta’s Hedda examines freedom, power, sexuality, and womanhood through a lens that feels both timeless and modern. […]
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 […]