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UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball Raises Millions For HBCU Scholarships In 42nd Year

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2025 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined corporate partners and instrumental figures for HBCU upliftment at the soiree. The United Negro College Fund’s Atlanta chapter celebrated the 42nd year of its famed Mayor’s Masked Ball, raising millions to promote HBCU scholarships. The high-profile event took place Dec. 20, with local and […]

Knicks Stars Spreading The Wealth: NBA Cup Prize Money Shared With Team Staff

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 22, 2025 Each player took home $500,000 for their victory. The New York Knicks are champions once again, and with the earnings the players received for winning the NBA Cup, they will graciously given some of the prize money to employees who work with the team on and off […]

Break Bread For The Holidays With These Diaspora Dishes

by Ahsan Washington December 22, 2025 Consider these dishes food for thought. Holiday meals in the African diaspora serve as vessels of history, memory, and community.  From simmering pots to sweet wrapped parcels, these dishes enable people to discuss culture, recipes, and shared identity. Each dish tells a historical tale that links Blackness across geography and […]

Dave Chappelle Talks Charlie Kirk And Saudi Arabia In New Stand-Up Special

by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary on politics, culture, and high-profile public figures. He’s staying true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled “Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…” on Netflix. Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary […]

Communities Across America Gather To Celebrate Kwanzaa

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2025 From Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Pasadena, California, Kwanzaa observers from anywhere can take part in a celebration. Kwanzaa celebrations have begun, with the seven-day cultural holiday highlighting the empowerment and unity of the Black community. Since its inception, Kwanzaa, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 2026, has risen […]

Jasmine Crockett claps back after Vice President JD Vance calls her ‘street girl’

U.S. Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett is hitting back after Vice President JD Vance delivered a personal attack against her, calling the Black congresswoman a “street girl.” While delivering a speech on Sunday at Turning Point USA’s America Fest, Vance rebuked Democrats for “not sending their best” in the upcoming 2026 elections. Calling Crockett out by […]