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The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War. It declared that all enslaved people in the state were free and had “absolute equality.” Word quickly spread of
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President Donald Trump to mobilize National Guard troops and Marines have begun to spread across the country, with more planned into the weekend. From Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington, D.C., marchers have chanted slogans, carried signs against
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted Tuesday on federal charges alleging she impeded and interfered with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center while Newark’s mayor was being arrested after he tried to join a congressional oversight visit at the facility. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba
Who knew June 10 was National Iced Tea Day? Well, today Ice T pulled up to Raising Cane’s to celebrate the beverage’s holiday, but the conversation went deeper than sweet drinks and crispy chicken (though that was a major topic of conversation). In a conversation with theGrio, the hip-hop legend
The 2025 BET Awards seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. Not only has B2K announced a 2026 reunion tour following their performance during the “106 & Park” opening segment of the show, but it also seems like we might have some beef brewing between two of the sports world’s
President Donald Trump was defiant on Tuesday, days into his decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines to protests in the city of Los Angeles. While in the White House Oval Office, Trump justified the use of military force on civilians despite legal concerns.
Kirk Franklin reminded everyone where he comes from and who has helped him along the way during the 2025 BET Awards show. During the live show on Monday, June 9, the 55-year-old gospel legend received the Ultimate Icon Award and brought down the house with a medley performance of some
Taraji P. Henson flexed her acting skills during a striking cameo in Teyana Taylor’s 2025 BET Award performance. As Taylor transformed the award show stage into her “Escape Room,” Henson surprised viewers by delivering a fiery monologue about scorned love. “He created this fire in me,” Henson said in a
Snoop Dogg has long cemented his status as a hip-hop giant and at the 2025 BET Awards, the network made it official by honoring him with the Ultimate Icon Award, recognizing decades of trailblazing contributions to music, entertainment, activism, and community. Though the night was designed to celebrate his accomplishments,
After nearly 30 films, Tyler Perry has nothing to say to those who take issue with his portrayal of Black life and, in particular, Black womanhood. Amid the release of his latest film on Netflix, “Straw,” which stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling mother pushed to the brink to
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War. It declared that all enslaved people in the state were free and had “absolute equality.” Word quickly spread of
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President Donald Trump to mobilize National Guard troops and Marines have begun to spread across the country, with more planned into the weekend. From Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington, D.C., marchers have chanted slogans, carried signs against
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted Tuesday on federal charges alleging she impeded and interfered with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center while Newark’s mayor was being arrested after he tried to join a congressional oversight visit at the facility. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba
Who knew June 10 was National Iced Tea Day? Well, today Ice T pulled up to Raising Cane’s to celebrate the beverage’s holiday, but the conversation went deeper than sweet drinks and crispy chicken (though that was a major topic of conversation). In a conversation with theGrio, the hip-hop legend
The 2025 BET Awards seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. Not only has B2K announced a 2026 reunion tour following their performance during the “106 & Park” opening segment of the show, but it also seems like we might have some beef brewing between two of the sports world’s
President Donald Trump was defiant on Tuesday, days into his decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines to protests in the city of Los Angeles. While in the White House Oval Office, Trump justified the use of military force on civilians despite legal concerns.
Kirk Franklin reminded everyone where he comes from and who has helped him along the way during the 2025 BET Awards show. During the live show on Monday, June 9, the 55-year-old gospel legend received the Ultimate Icon Award and brought down the house with a medley performance of some
Taraji P. Henson flexed her acting skills during a striking cameo in Teyana Taylor’s 2025 BET Award performance. As Taylor transformed the award show stage into her “Escape Room,” Henson surprised viewers by delivering a fiery monologue about scorned love. “He created this fire in me,” Henson said in a
Snoop Dogg has long cemented his status as a hip-hop giant and at the 2025 BET Awards, the network made it official by honoring him with the Ultimate Icon Award, recognizing decades of trailblazing contributions to music, entertainment, activism, and community. Though the night was designed to celebrate his accomplishments,
After nearly 30 films, Tyler Perry has nothing to say to those who take issue with his portrayal of Black life and, in particular, Black womanhood. Amid the release of his latest film on Netflix, “Straw,” which stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling mother pushed to the brink to