Trump Convenes Situation Room Meeting To Discuss Stalemate In Iran, As Strait Of Hormuz Conflict Continues
Source: Anadolu / Getty As President Donald Trump’s war in Iran continues — and the administration continues to feed us confusing, contradictory “news” about peace talks that may or may not be happening, ceasefires that never seem strong enough to withstand a gentle breeze, and whether or not the Strait of Hormuz is open — […]
Chris Brown responds to the backlash over ‘The R&B Tour’ as debate over accountability resurfaces
As the backlash to his joining Usher on tour later this year continues to mount, Chris Brown is betting on his fans. On Sunday, April 26, the 36-year-old Grammy-winning R&B singer responded to the criticism in a lengthy post on his Instagram Stories. “The funniest and the weirdest sh— ever to me is the fact […]
Donald Trump And Laura Loomer Dragged Candace Owens. Black Folks Shouldn’t Feel Sorry For Her
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Laura Loomer, the far-right agitator for whom racism is a core personality trait, reportedly called Candace Owens a “nappy-headed Black b—h.” Meanwhile, Donald Trump shared a doctored TIME Magazine image of her labeling her a “vile person” and “extremely low-IQ individual.” Yeah, all that is racist. And yes, it’s ugly. […]
Virginia Supreme Court Set To Rule On Redistricting Effort
Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Monday, the Virginia Supreme Court began hearing arguments in a case that could either give Democrats the advantage heading into the midterms or render Virginia’s redistricting effort moot. According to AP, the Virginia Supreme Court is weighing whether or not state Democrats followed proper procedure in triggering the […]
What We Know About The Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter
Source: Photo via KSAT / Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Cole Tomas Allen. More information has emerged about the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, allegedly identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California. According to a press conference held Saturday by Metropolitan Police Department official Jeffery Carroll, Allen […]
Oprah Winfrey makes surprise return to Morehouse College for intimate sendoff with her scholars
Oprah Winfrey made a surprise visit to Morehouse College on Friday to host an intimate send-off for graduating seniors in the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program. The historically Black men’s liberal arts college shared a carousel on Instagram featuring Winfrey alongside graduating seniors and school officials, as well as moments from the event. “Ms. @Oprah Winfrey […]
Klay Thompson’s Job Was To Protect Megan Thee Stallion, Even If That Meant Protecting Her From Himself
Source: Raymond Hall / Getty We have been taught that protection looks like presence. A man standing next to you. A man claiming you publicly. A man doing things that signal to the world that you are his. But protection is not what a man does in front of people. It is what he refuses […]
Issa Rae shares the Maya Angelou lesson she carries into business and life
Issa Rae says one of the most important lessons guiding her life and career comes from the late poet and activist Maya Angelou, and it centers on trusting your instincts. Speaking during a panel at the Create Canva/Building Creative Empires for Social Good event held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 16, Rae […]
The Cost Of Dying While Black: Inside A Southern Funeral Home Where Tradition, Poverty, And Profit Collide
✕ At just 18 years old, James Ray Lewis walked into a profession most people spend their lives avoiding. Now, decades later, the veteran funeral director in Goldsboro, North Carolina, has buried generations of Black families, watching not only their grief, but the business of death itself, change in ways that trouble him. “It used […]
‘Michael’ dominates box office, delivers biggest debut ever for a music biopic
The highly anticipated biopic “Michael” has made a historic debut at the global box office, setting the biggest opening weekend for a music biopic, according to Variety. The film, which chronicles the life and career of Michael Jackson, debuted with $97 million domestically and $217 million worldwide, according to studio estimates. That performance surpasses the […]