Minneapolis man who voted for Trump three times says ICE are being ‘tyrants’
President Donald Trump is seemingly losing the battle of narrative as it relates to the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including perhaps some of his staunchest supporters. One Trump supporter, who voted for the president three times, spoke out against the administration’s mass immigration enforcement, calling ICE agents “tyrants.” “My message […]
Sam Cooke’s granddaughter shares why his estate ‘very rarely’ says yes to projects
Sam Cooke’s legacy will not be exploited if his granddaughter has anything to do with it. During a recent appearance on the “Syndicate X Library” podcast hosted by Chris Collins, Nicole Cooke-Johnson opened up about the weight and responsibility that comes with stewarding the estate of her legendary grandfather, the late King of Soul Sam […]
‘Political vendetta’: Trump DOJ targets Letitia James over her hairdresser in latest effort to prosecute her
The Trump administration isn’t backing off on its quest to go after New York Attorney General Letitia James, despite a federal judge and two grand juries rejecting previous attempts to prosecute her. The federal prosecutors are now investigating James’s financial transactions related to her longtime hairdresser. According to The New York Times, Department of Justice officials […]
Donnie McClurkin breaks silence on sexual assault allegations: ‘I will be vindicated’
Donnie McClurkin has broken his silence after an explosive lawsuit filed against him last week accused him of coercion and sexual assault. After denying the allegations through his attorney, the 66-year-old Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor took to Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to address the mounting controversy — and claimed he will be “vindicated.” […]
Jill Scott reflects on legacy of Sheila in ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and what the role taught her
When Jill Scott made her acting debut in 2007 as Sheila in “Why Did I Get Married?”, she likely couldn’t have predicted how deeply the character would imprint itself on Black cultural memory. Nearly a decade later, Sheila still lives on in group chats, social media jokes, and knowing references to “going up the mountain” […]
Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
Yvette Lyles thought of the modest brick ranch home as a Christmas present for her family. It was close to a state park where she and her kids could picnic, fish and enjoy the outdoors. A place to make memories. But she soon learned her southern Illinois community had a big problem: Recurring floods from […]
Hit Up These Black Accounting Firms To Handle Taxes For Your Black Business
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 Having the right accountant during tax season helps Having the right accountant during tax season helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers navigate the challenges and pitfalls of filing annual income taxes. Black-owned accounting firms are helping businesses maintain tax compliance while protecting income and profits, enabling them to […]
RZA Says AI Is Transforming His Creative Process In Film and Music
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him to move faster while maintaining […]
2 More People Gunned Down By U.S. Customs And Border Protection In Portland
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Two people were wounded during a traffic stop involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, prompting criticism from city and state leaders and renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement. Two people were shot and wounded January 8 in Portland, during an encounter involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]
Jump Into A Fitness Career With These Online Certificate Programs
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 The CPT programs enable individuals to work as entrepreneurs Entering the fitness industry no longer requires physical travel to the traditional educational setting or classrooms. The rise of digital learning has created accessible online personal-training certification programs, which serve as popular entry points into the growing fitness industry. Online certification […]