Reggae, redemption, and renewal: Inside the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the morning sun hits the Caribbean Sea, casting a literal rainbow across the horizon just as the coast of Jamaica begins to peak through the mist. For the thousands of “Harmonizers” aboard the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise, this wasn’t just a vacation; it was […]
Deborah Cox’s return to Broadway honors a connection that dates back to the beginning of her career
Deborah Cox has long found ways to pay it forward in her career. With her latest stint on Broadway, she’s honoring a connection that dates back more than 30 years. Cox is set to star in “Titanique,” a musical comedy that serves as a parody of the 1997 hit film “Titanic” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and […]
James Harden honors Nipsey Hussle with powerful new Adidas sneaker release
When we talk about Nipsey Hussle’s legacy, we often point to the statistics: the Grammy nominations, the business portfolios, and the newly minted Nipsey Hussle Square at Slauson and Crenshaw. But for those who actually knew Ermias Asghedom, his impact wasn’t measured in milestones, but in the quiet, steady way he showed up for his […]
Jackie Young, the WNBA’s first million-dollar player, highlights league’s boom as more expansion teams set to join
A new CBA has officially set the WNBA in uncharted territory. And Black women are reaping the early benefits. As free agency began earlier this week, several players made big moves, from Angel Reese being traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream to Brittney Griner being dealt to the Connecticut Sun, who will […]
The target is shifting: New data reveals Black immigrants bear the brunt of aggressive new ‘street arrest’ tactics
As the second Trump administration marks its first full year in power, a sobering new report from the Deportation Data Project confirms what many in Black immigrant communities have long feared: the safety of “everyday life” is under siege. The report, titled “One Year of Immigration Enforcement,” reveals a staggering 1,100 percent increase in “street […]
Craig Melvin continues to embrace the ‘hard lessons’ as he prepares for massive moment outside of ‘TODAY’ show
Craig Melvin has often been the one asking the questions, whether on the “Today” set or in numerous arenas across the country. But on May 19, he’s stepping into a different role: commencement speaker. Villanova University announced that the “TODAY” show co-anchor would serve as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2026. In addition […]
At African American Mayors Association Conference, Colin Kaepernick gives glimpse into memoir on his 2016 protest that changed the NFL
During his appearance at the African American Mayors Association conference on Friday (Apr. 10), former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick reflected on what he felt in the moment in the days leading up to his league-altering protest, and what has changed for him regarding police since then. “I love what I do and I’m passoionate about […]
The 24: Each HBCU MacKenzie Scott has donated to, and how the $1 billion in total donations represents ‘trust-based’ faith in higher education
MacKenzie Scott‘s generosity toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities underscores a deeper message. The 55-year-old, who since the 2020 global pandemic has donated more than $1 billion to various HBCUs across the country, all of which have no strings or expectations attached. As the Trump administration wages a battle against DEI, not just in the […]