Victoria Monét gets candid about dating women and why she says they’re ‘worse’ than men
Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét opened up about her dating experiences with women and how they differ from dating men. The “Let Me” singer, 37, appeared on a recent episode of Angie Martinez‘s “IRL” podcast, where she revealed the struggles she faced as a bisexual woman dating women. She described them as “a little bit worse” than […]
Black unemployment rate jumped in April amid continued federal job losses under Trump
The Black unemployment rate has risen yet again during Trump’s second term in office, climbing to 7.3% in April, according to the latest jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the nationwide unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, the stubbornly high rate for Black Americans reflects a decades-long reality steeped in […]
Hey Mama: 5 Black celebs experiencing their first Mother’s Day in 2026
The second Sunday of May is already upon us. Mother’s Day is a day when we often give glory and praise to the women in our lives (or who have sadly departed this earthly plane) for raising us and for being part of some of our earliest memories of what nurturing and support mean. This […]
Rep. Justin Pearson Cusses Out Tennessee State Trooper During Protests Over Racist Republican Voting Map
Source: Win McNamee / Getty In a country where white nationalists are essentially dominating all three branches of government, and making white nationalism the law of the land again, we need more public officials, especially Black public officials, to publicly regard white supremacy as exactly what it is, and talk to it as such. So, […]
’Life will never be the same’: Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax’s sister breaks the silence after her death
Weeks after Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was reportedly killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, her family is speaking out. This week, Dr. Fairfax’s sister penned a loving tribute to the late dentist. “My oldest sister Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was murdered by her husband on April 16th. Outdated gun and divorce laws […]
Virginia Supreme Court deals election blow as redrawn maps in the South further devastate Black voters
Redistricting efforts targeting largely Black districts in the South are moving rapidly, threatening the political power of Black voters at a time when they are disproportionately feeling the harms of an affordability crisis, environmental injustice, and access to health care and good-paying jobs. On Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Democrats’ […]
Trump Attacks Black Woman Reporter Rachel Scott For Asking Him What We All Want To Know
Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what’s considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter. (Or any well-adjusted adult, for that matter.) But we should be particularly concerned about the […]
Students at Morehouse School of Medicine join wave of HBCU protests of GOP-backed commencement speakers
As commencements get underway across the country, Morehouse School of Medicine is demanding that one of its alumni not speak at its graduation. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was selected as speaker for the Morehouse School of Medicine’s commencement on May 16, with school leaders touting his appearance as a “homecoming.” Current students have begun a […]
The WNBA’s New Collective Bargaining Agreement Is Changing The Math On Motherhood For Players
Source: On Mother’s Day this Sunday, WNBA players have something new to celebrate this year. The WNBA is providing new family-friendly benefits under its new collective bargaining agreement that give more support and protection for players who want to expand or start a family. According to the new agreement, players are receiving new family-planning benefits […]
The women behind the vision: How mothers and grandmothers inspired these beloved Black-owned brands
Behind every great brand is a great story. And behind some of the most beloved Black-owned businesses is an even greater woman, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie who probably didn’t know she was planting seeds. It’s often said there’s nothing like a mother’s love, but these founders prove it can do something even more […]