Renewed Strikes Between US And Iran Cause (Another) Spike In Oil Prices
Source: Thanaphum Tachakanjanapong / Getty President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is now several months behind the two-to-four week timeline he initially gave at the start of the war. A ceasefire was declared in April, but it’s looking increasingly fragile as both the U.S. and Iran are accusing the other of violating the ceasefire after […]
8 Black political content creators you should be following
It’s no secret that the media landscape is shifting. While trusted publications still matter (including the one you’re reading now), more and more people are turning to social media for news, commentary, and real-time updates. But in an era shaped by misinformation, algorithmic bias, and AI-generated content, separating fact from fiction, especially in political coverage, […]
Tia Mowry gives fans a glimpse at her new romance after divorce from Cory Hardrict
Tia Mowry is giving fans a glimpse into her new romance following her divorce from Cory Hardrict. The actress shared a series of photos on Instagram from a recent vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, including a smiling beach selfie with her new partner. The post marks one of the first times Mowry has publicly […]
Black Woman, 75, Dies After Violent Altercation With Teen At Tim Hortons In Indiana, And Racists Are Reveling
Source: Tawnda Tamiece Grayson / facebook A 75-year-old Black woman died following a physical altercation with employees at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, earlier this month, and because video footage of the incident shows both the woman and the much younger, much whiter employee both displayed what could be considered aggressive behavior, […]
Ben Crump, families of two Black infants allege decades-old government-backed vaccine testing without consent
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is set to announce a federal lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of secretly using two Black infants in experimental RSV vaccine trials during the 1960s without their families’ knowledge or consent. According to a press release issued by Ben Crump Law, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of the families of Ross […]
Bronx Muslim children reflect on praying with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during Eid al-Adha
For Muslim New Yorkers, the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the city’s first Muslim mayor has meant something that goes beyond politics. In a video circulating on Instagram from NBC New York’s Melissa Russo, several children in the Bronx spoke directly about the opportunity to pray with Mayor Mamdani this Eid al-Adha and the emotional […]
Cynthia Erivo opens up about the backlash that made her step back from Oscar campaigning for ‘Wicked: For Good’
Cynthia Erivo broke down exactly why she stepped back from campaigning for an Oscar for “Wicked: For Good,” and the Singapore incident is at the center of it. In an interview with Variety published May 27, the Tony Award-winning actress said the “insidious” online backlash that followed her instinctive decision to shield Ariana Grande from […]
Byron Allen closes majority investment deal for Buzzfeed, officially takes over as CEO
Byron Allen’s Allen Family Digital has officially closed on a deal to acquire a majority investment in Buzzfeed. On Wednesday, upon the deal’s closure, Allen ascended to become Buzzfeed’s new chairman and CEO. Jonah Peretti, the digital group’s co-founder and former chief executive officer, will transition to a new role as head of Buzzfeed AI. […]
Gayle King recalls the pain of her husband cheating on her with her close friend, and how Oprah lifted her up
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have endured plenty over their 50 years of friendship, from sleepovers to rowdy drinking games, but one of the pivotal moments came when King needed her best friend during one of the most traumatic and heartbreaking periods of her life. King was a guest on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” […]
Jasmine Crockett’s proxy win over Talarico in House race shines spotlight on Texas rivalry
The Texas U.S. Senate contest between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico may be over, but a recent U.S. House primary found the two former rivals on opposing sides yet again–only this time it was Crockett who came out on top. On Tuesday, voters of Texas’s 32nd Congressional District elected Colin Allred […]