San Francisco Approves Framework For Reparations Fund Without Committing Public Money
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 City leaders call the measure a symbolic step toward accountability, while critics say it falls short without guaranteed funding. San Francisco officials have taken a formal step toward potential reparations for Black residents by approving a measure that creates a dedicated fund for financial repair, though no city money […]
Kendrick Lamar Tops Hip-Hop Earners In 2025, Surpassing Drake By Wide Margin
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 The Compton rapper brought in $109 million last year, fueled by a blockbuster tour and the fallout from a high-profile feud that reshaped rap’s financial hierarchy. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the highest-earning rapper of 2025, outpacing longtime rival Drake by a significant margin and solidifying his financial dominance following […]
Venus Williams Set To Become Oldest Woman To Compete In Australian Open Main Draw
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 The seven-time Grand Slam champion will make history at age 45 after receiving a wild-card entry for the 2026 tournament in Melbourne. Venus Williams is poised to make Australian Open history next month, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete in the Tennis tournament’s main draw after receiving a […]
Jasmine Crockett, Black lawmakers react to Trump Administration’s military operation in Venezuela
After President Trump launched a military operation in Venezuela, leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, lawmakers across the country weighed in on social media. Republicans far and wide hailed the operation and called Maduro a “narco terrorist” responsible for the deaths of several Americans. In a news conference Saturday, Trump […]
Florida Woman Arrested On Child Neglect Charges For Alleged Abuse Of Girlfriend’s Son
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 3, 2026 Deniqua Yvonne Lovett, 34, was arrested on a charge of child neglect causing great bodily harm. A Florida woman was arrested on child neglect charges following the hospitalization of her girlfriend’s son with serious bodily injuries. Deniqua Yvonne Lovett, 34, was arrested on Dec. 28 on a charge of […]
Brandon Marshall, Carl Banks, And Marty Bennett Celebrate Artistry And Athleticism During Art Basel
by Selena Hill January 3, 2026 The NFL legends highlighted the intersectionality of art and football Art and football are two powerful mediums that transcend and unite culture. And yet, the worlds of sports and art don’t collide very often. The National Football League (NFL), however, bridged the gap between artistry and athleticism during Art […]
KFC Worker Allegedly Stabbed After Argument About Gravy
by Kandiss Edwards January 3, 2026 Gerald Carter spoke to the police about the alleged incident and claims he did not remove his knife from his pocket during the altercation. Two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder after a dispute over gravy at a North Las Vegas KFC turned into a violent attack […]
Samara Joy cherishes her late grandfather Elder Goldwire McLendo as she approaches Grammy night: ‘One of the greatest voices in the world’
Samara Joy views Grammy night as a reminder of where she’s come from. The five-time Grammy winner has never lost on music’s biggest stage and while she admits she’s not thinking too much about her undefeated streak, she is thinking about her late grandfather, Elder Goldwire McLendon. McLendon, who died last month at the age […]
Caribbean travel disrupted after U.S. military operation in Venezuela
Thousands of travelers have found themselves in a geopolitical ripple effect after U.S. military action in Venezuela triggered widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean. Major U.S. airlines abruptly grounded dozens of flights Saturday (Jan. 3) after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed airspace restrictions in the region, following what the Trump administration described as a “large-scale” […]
Megan Thee Stallion steps into ownership with new Popeyes franchise in Miami
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t usher in the new year with a countdown or a champagne toast. She did it with crispy chicken, a packed South Beach sidewalk, and a set of keys that marked a major shift in her business journey. On New Year’s Eve, the Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur officially opened her first Popeyes […]