Inflation and mortgage rates rise, further squeezing Black households under Trump’s economy
As Black households disproportionately feel the financial squeeze of President Donald Trump‘s economy, two economic measurements released this week indicate things aren’t getting better anytime soon. On Thursday, the price index for consumer expenditures (PCE) rose to an annual rate of 3.8%, a nearly three-year high. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, the cost of […]
Black Artists Are Pulling Out Of Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert
Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Rapper Young MC and Grammy-nominated singer Morris Day have officially withdrawn from President Trump’s Freedom 250 Festival in Washington, D.C., an event tied to the Great American State Fair celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary from June 25 through July 10, 2026. Meanwhile, C+ C Music Factory frontman Freedom Williams is […]
To Naomi Osaka And Taylor Townsend: An Open Letter
Source: Robert Prange / Getty I’m writing to you, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend, as a Black woman who has spent the bulk of my career doing all I can to carve out spaces where Black people and stories get told and elevated. Along the way, I’ve come to understand something that aligns with the […]
UK Woman convicted in 1978 death of her 5-year-old stepdaughter after cold case reopened
A woman in the United Kingdom has been convicted in a reopened 1978 child death cold case involving the death of her 5-year-old stepdaughter more than four decades ago. According to reports from Gray Local Media, 67-year-old Janice Nix was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 1978 death of Andrea Bernard, who died […]
Gayle King’s ex-husband apologizes again after she revisits affair during ‘Call Her Daddy’ interview
Gayle King’s ex-husband, William Bumpus, has publicly apologized after the veteran broadcaster revisited details about his past infidelity during a recent podcast interview. According to Page Six, the apology came shortly after King appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she described discovering Bumpus cheating on her with a close friend during their marriage. […]
New York, California Announce Plans For 100% Tax On Jan. 6 Slush Fund
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty In addition to undermining democracy, starting pointless wars, and using his office to enrich himself, President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term trying to rewrite history when it comes to the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot. Apparently, giving blanket pardons to people who stormed the Capitol, attacked cops, […]
Machel Montano has been doing soca ‘Like Ah Boss’ since age 7. His new documentary proves it
Machel Montano’s native Trinidad and Tobago is widely known as the birthplace of Carnival, and each year the festivities grow bigger and more energetic. One of the most highly anticipated events is “Machel Monday,” the soca star’s annual flagship concert experience, which in 2015 spanned seven days, featured 16 performances and drew more than 25,000 […]
ABA faces pressure to roll back DEI standards as Black lawyers remain underrepresented
The American Bar Association (ABA) is facing mounting political pressure to roll back one of its key diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as conservatives and the Trump administration intensify scrutiny of DEI policies across higher education and professional institutions, according to The Hill. At the center of the debate is ABA Standard 206, a […]
DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll, Who Trump Was Found Liable For Sexually Assaulting
Source: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Listen: We have all heard about rapists using intimidation tactics and retaliation to re-victimize their victims. We know that rapists who are in positions of power are especially adept at performing such abuse. Regardless, it should be far more shocking than it is when the president of the United States […]
Gayle King opens up about how Oprah rumors affected her personal life and public image
Gayle King says long-running rumors about her friendship with Oprah Winfrey once caused personal frustration and disagreements between the two friends over whether the speculation should be publicly addressed. According to Variety, the Gayle King Oprah rumors resurfaced during King’s appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she discussed how tabloid speculation intensified after […]