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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 27, 2025 Lenton Vanburen was caught in Baton Rouge, while Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas Three fugitives who escaped from a New Orleans jail May 16 have been recaptured, bringing the number of escapees, out of 10, to eight
The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university. The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 Rangel supported the upliftment of Harlem throughout his career while still promoting international causes. Former U.S. Representative and global leader Charles B. Rangel has passed away at the age of 94. Born in Harlem in 1930 to a Puerto Rican father and a Black
Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a French Open news conference after her first-round loss to Paula Badosa on Monday. Osaka’s red eyes welled as she
by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Butler stated her Black-owned business has seen a 30% decrease in sales in Target. The founder and CEO of successful Black-owned makeup brand The Lip Bar took to social media to confirm that sales have been down since the start of the Target boycott
by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Abby Phillip’s questioned Jennings’ support of President Donald Trump’s “White Genocide” in South Africa rhetoric. CNN anchor Abby Phillip and Republican analyst Scott Jennings got into it over President Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office rant about a “white genocide” in South Africa. During a
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. The airline announced the change in March, saying at the
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 The suspected individuals are believed to be Black men and women between the ages of 15 and 25. Chicago police are looking for at least ten suspects involved in robbing and pepper-spraying a couple while on the train. The robbery occurred on the Chicago
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said. One of the men was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by local police and two others were arrested in
by Keka Araújo May 27, 2025 Looking ahead, Taylor, who describes himself as “semi-retired,” plans to integrate his Goizueta education into his business and legal ventures. Hurl Taylor, 86, a dedicated member of Perimeter College’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has once again earned the distinction of being the oldest graduate at
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 27, 2025 Lenton Vanburen was caught in Baton Rouge, while Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas Three fugitives who escaped from a New Orleans jail May 16 have been recaptured, bringing the number of escapees, out of 10, to eight
The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university. The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 Rangel supported the upliftment of Harlem throughout his career while still promoting international causes. Former U.S. Representative and global leader Charles B. Rangel has passed away at the age of 94. Born in Harlem in 1930 to a Puerto Rican father and a Black
Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a French Open news conference after her first-round loss to Paula Badosa on Monday. Osaka’s red eyes welled as she
by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Butler stated her Black-owned business has seen a 30% decrease in sales in Target. The founder and CEO of successful Black-owned makeup brand The Lip Bar took to social media to confirm that sales have been down since the start of the Target boycott
by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Abby Phillip’s questioned Jennings’ support of President Donald Trump’s “White Genocide” in South Africa rhetoric. CNN anchor Abby Phillip and Republican analyst Scott Jennings got into it over President Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office rant about a “white genocide” in South Africa. During a
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. The airline announced the change in March, saying at the
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 The suspected individuals are believed to be Black men and women between the ages of 15 and 25. Chicago police are looking for at least ten suspects involved in robbing and pepper-spraying a couple while on the train. The robbery occurred on the Chicago
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said. One of the men was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by local police and two others were arrested in
by Keka Araújo May 27, 2025 Looking ahead, Taylor, who describes himself as “semi-retired,” plans to integrate his Goizueta education into his business and legal ventures. Hurl Taylor, 86, a dedicated member of Perimeter College’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has once again earned the distinction of being the oldest graduate at