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Day: January 17, 2026

Ludacris Bails On MAGA-Coded ‘Rock The Country’ Tour Amid Fan Backlash

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 The rapper’s team says his inclusion on the 2026 tour was a ‘mix-up.’ Ludacris is no longer scheduled to appear on Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” festival after his name briefly appeared on the tour’s 2026 lineup, prompting swift backlash from fans online. Representatives for both the festival and […]

Minneapolis Journalist On ICE Killing, Civil Rights Reckoning, And What Mass Media Is Missing

by Janee Bolden January 17, 2026 According to independent journalist Georgia Fort, a Minnesota native, Minneapolis did not become a flashpoint overnight. Last week, 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking outrage across the country and further igniting protests across the city. In the days since, federal law enforcement activity has only intensified, and national […]

Former Nickelodeon Actress Kianna Underwood Killed In NYC Hit-And-Run

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 Police said the 33-year-old performer was hit while crossing the street in the early morning hours, and the driver fled the scene. Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood was killed early Jan. 16 after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, New York, authorities said. […]

Jill Scott clarifies Prince, not Chris Brown, is her King of Pop

Jill Scott is reminding people that there might be a time and place for all questions. The singer, who is currently on a worldwide press run for her upcoming album, declared last week that Chris Brown was the King of Pop to her. Although the title is widely associated with Michael Jackson, a nickname bestowed […]

Bad Bunny Unveils Super Bowl LX Halftime Trailer Celebrating Diversity

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 The global music star’s Apple Music-produced preview highlights unity, heritage, and anticipation ahead of his historic Super Bowl performance in February. Bad Bunny has officially begun the countdown to his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, releasing a new trailer that places his culture and global influence front and center […]

Black women are building community as career doors quietly close

If you’ve been hearing it in group chats, seeing it on Threads, or feeling it in your own inbox, you’re not imagining it: a lot of Black women are in a weird season professionally. Not because we forgot how to show up. Not because we suddenly stopped being qualified. But because the opportunities that used […]

U.S. Exit From UN Forum On People Of African Descent Raises Global Alarm Over Racial Justice Efforts

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 Advocates warn the Trump administration’s withdrawal could stall international momentum on reparations and embolden resistance to racial equity worldwide. The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent has sparked concern among civil rights advocates and international leaders, […]

26 Men Charged In NCAA Basketball Gambling Scandal

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 17, 2026 ‘Protecting competition integrity is of the utmost importance for the NCAA,’NCAA President Charlie Baker said. Twenty-six men have been charged in an alleged conspiracy to manipulate NCAA college basketball games. According to The Athletic, the alleged scheme started in 2022 and involved 39 college basketball players who […]