Obama surprises veterans on Honor Flight, welcomes them one-by-one to Washington, D.C.
Imagine sitting on a flight, enjoying your ginger ale and Biscoff cookie, and suddenly you hear former President Barack Obama’s voice over the intercom. That was the surprise a group of veterans received ahead of National Veterans’ Day. “Hello everybody,” former President Obama casually said, stepping onto the annual Honor Flight. As jaws dropped and […]
Misinformation or opinion? Roland Martin and Charlamagne tha God beef over the government shutdown
The recent government shutdown sparked a wide range of opinions, causing divides even within political parties. Amidst the tension on social media, radio host Charlamagne tha God and journalist Roland Martin engaged in a public debate about misinformation, opinions, and the importance of facts in media, particularly in Black-targeted media. However, last night, after the […]
‘We Ain’t Buying It’: Anti-Trump groups call on economic boycott ahead of Thanksgiving weekend
Several advocacy groups are banding together for a new campaign urging American consumers to participate in a boycott against the nation’s largest corporations, which they say have folded to President Donald Trump‘s “bigoted and anti-democratic attacks on our communities and our values.” The “We Ain’t Buying it” economic pressure campaign, led by Black Voters Matter, […]
SZA partners with LA restaurant Jon and Vinny’s to provide 1,400 free meals for SNAP recipients
SZA is doing her part to address food insecurity in Los Angeles amid the government’s shutdown of SNAP benefits this month, which affects 600,000 Angelenos and 5.5 million Californians. The five-time Grammy winner teamed up with the Los Angeles Italian restaurant Jon and Vinny’s to provide 1400 free meals for community members who receive SNAP. […]
Omarion on why he wouldn’t work with Mario in the future: ‘It’s all about respect’
Omarion is not interested in working with Mario in the future. The R&B artist appeared on Sway Calloway’s show last Friday and had words for his peer, Mario, who appeared to diss him in a recent interview. When Sway asked Omarion if he would still work with Mario, Omarion said it’s unlikely. “I don’t think […]
Satellite images suggest evidence of mass burials ongoing in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Satellite images analyzed on Wednesday (Nov. 5) appear to show mass burials being conducted in el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized it, further raising concerns about the scale of the violence that descended on the city. The images of el-Fasher come as the two-year war grinds on in Sudan despite growing […]
Lenny Wilkens, three-time Hall of Famer and NBA legend, dead at 88
The basketball world is mourning the loss of one of its all-time greats. Lenny Wilkens, a man who made history as both a player and a coach, and remains one of the most respected figures ever to grace the game, has died at age 88. Wilkens passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday (Nov. […]
Trump says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has ‘lost her way’ for criticizing his foreign policy focus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said that key Republican ally Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had “lost her way” by saying that he’s spending too much time on foreign affairs and should be more focused on inflation. The dispute reflects a fundamental challenge within Trump’s coalition after last week’s off-cycle elections, in which voters in the New Jersey and […]
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday. The fourth day of the flight restrictions saw airlines scrap over 2,300 flights Monday and more than 1,000 flights set for takeoff Tuesday. Unpaid for more […]
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess […]