Critics slam Trump for whitewashing Jan. 6 as many rioters he pardoned have committed more crimes
Marking the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 (J6), violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, Democrats in Congress, former Republican lawmakers, law enforcement officers, and even a former Trump supporter who participated in the mob, are condemning President Donald Trump for what they say is an attempt to whitewash what really happened that day […]
A$AP Rocky admits to being ‘way more emotional’ now that he’s a dad: ‘Gotta lot of love to give’
A$AP Rocky isn’t ashamed to admit that becoming a dad has softened him up a bit. In a brand new Q&A with W Magazine, the Harlem rapper, model, actor, and long-time partner to Rihanna opened up about his burgeoning film career, starring opposite Denzel Washington in “Highest 2 Lowest,” whether he still gets starstruck, and […]
Data Reveals Violent Crime Is Down In New Orleans Even Before Trump Deployed National Guard
by Mitti Hicks January 6, 2026 In 2022, New Orleans was considered the country’s per-capita “murder capital,” with 266 murders. That number was sliced in half to 121 in 2025. New data shows that violent crime in New Orleans is continuing to decline. Local police officials revealed that violent crime fell for a third year […]
Kyrie Irving Pays $11K For LaRussell’s Latest Album, ‘Something’s In The Water’
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 6, 2026 The recording artist is trying to sell 100,000 copies online (and independently) in 30 days. Recording artist LaRussell has taken an unprecedented approach to selling his latest independent album, Something’s in the Water, by posting on social media that fans can purchase the project at any price […]
Did McDonald’s Tell A McFib? Lawsuit Alleges McRib Is Mystery Meat
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 6, 2026 The plaintiffs say the sandwich is made from “restructured” pork using lower-grade cuts, including pork shoulder, heart, stomach, and tripe. Four McDonald’s customers have filed a lawsuit against the restaurant franchise, alleging it deceived consumers about the contents of its popular McRib sandwich, namely that it contained […]
Atlanta Staple The Busy Bee Is Back With Third Restaurant In Downtown Area
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 6, 2026 The location will be The Busy Bee’s third in the city. Atlanta’s very own The Busy Bee is buzzing to a third location, placed right in the downtown area. Known for its classic soul food dishes, The Busy Bee has signed a new lease at the transformed Centennial Yards […]
Tiny Caribbean islands reach deal with US government to accept asylum-seekers
The United States on Monday reached a deal with Dominica to start sending foreigners seeking U.S. asylum to the small Caribbean nation. Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit described the deal as “one of the primary areas of collaboration” after the country was recently hit with partial U.S. visa restrictions. Dominica’s government has been in talks with U.S. […]
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas; all but two are in Africa
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Thirteen countries, all but two of them in Africa, are now on the list, which makes the process of […]
Southern Black Girls Invests Over $1.2M In 2025 With Historic Black Girl Joy Challenge
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 6, 2026 The Southern Black Girls movement heads into 2026 strong, having invested over $1 million in Southern organizations and small businesses. The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium hit a major milestone in 2025, investing more than $1 million to support over 60 organizations and 25+ small businesses across 13 […]
How RTO Went From Being About ‘Where’ To ‘When’ For Employees
by Sharelle B. McNair January 6, 2026 Flexibility is the name of the game. Employees have changed the ever-evolving “return to office” (RTO) narrative from not being about where to work but when, causing employers to step up their management game, Fortune reports. Data from commercial real-estate company JLL’s Workforce Preference Barometer 2025 revealed employees […]