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Audra McDonald has some thoughts on boundaries she’d like to share. In a video shared to her Instagram Reels on Saturday, August 16, a day ahead of her final bow in the historic Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” the 55-year-old Broadway star recounted a troubling encounter that happened after Friday night’s
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Tre Johnson’s book Black Genius. It has been lightly edited for clarity. Education is supposed to be the door to a better life and set of opportunities, but too often the American education system smothers and smooths over Black
by Sharelle B. McNair August 19, 2025 Collier said “absolutely not” after House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced Democrats would not be permitted to leave the chamber unless they agreed to have a DPS escort. Talk about standing your ground! Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier decided to spend the night on
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 19, 2025 Nikole Hannah-Jones won’t sit by and allow Jillian Michaels to spread “harmful nonsense” about the painful realities of slavery. Nikole Hannah-Jones is sounding off in response to Jillian Michaels’ recent claims that “less than 2% of white Americans owned slaves.” The 1619 Project creator
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 19, 2025 These HBCUs have proven themselves to come with pathways to success long after one earns their degree. LinkedIn has rolled out its ranking of the top HBCUs for alumni success. With student enrollment on the rise and breaking records, the success of HBCU students
Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier is being hailed by Democrats after refusing to agree to a demand by Republican leadership in the state House of Representatives to be under law enforcement supervision to leave the Capitol chamber. Collier, who was among 50 Texas Democrats who fled the state in protest
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 19, 2025 1st year player, Noah Knigga, decides to capitalize on the controversial spelling of his last name A freshman college football player, Noah Knigga, may be a good player, but has gotten more recognition because of his last name, and he is now
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 19, 2025 The young mother of three expressed how she has been feeling overwhelmed emotionally as well. The woman nicknamed “Burger King Mom” for working an entire shift by herself at the fast-food chain has had an unfortunate update. Nykia Hamilton went viral after a customer
President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false information and conspiracy theories that he’s regularly used to explain away his 2020 election loss, Trump pledged
by Sharelle B. McNair August 19, 2025 While Oklahoma is dealing with a teacher shortage, the new test will only apply to teachers from California and New York since they specifically teach lessons that are “antithetical.” If there are teachers from California or New York who want to teach in
Audra McDonald has some thoughts on boundaries she’d like to share. In a video shared to her Instagram Reels on Saturday, August 16, a day ahead of her final bow in the historic Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” the 55-year-old Broadway star recounted a troubling encounter that happened after Friday night’s
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Tre Johnson’s book Black Genius. It has been lightly edited for clarity. Education is supposed to be the door to a better life and set of opportunities, but too often the American education system smothers and smooths over Black
by Sharelle B. McNair August 19, 2025 Collier said “absolutely not” after House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced Democrats would not be permitted to leave the chamber unless they agreed to have a DPS escort. Talk about standing your ground! Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier decided to spend the night on
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 19, 2025 Nikole Hannah-Jones won’t sit by and allow Jillian Michaels to spread “harmful nonsense” about the painful realities of slavery. Nikole Hannah-Jones is sounding off in response to Jillian Michaels’ recent claims that “less than 2% of white Americans owned slaves.” The 1619 Project creator
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 19, 2025 These HBCUs have proven themselves to come with pathways to success long after one earns their degree. LinkedIn has rolled out its ranking of the top HBCUs for alumni success. With student enrollment on the rise and breaking records, the success of HBCU students
Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier is being hailed by Democrats after refusing to agree to a demand by Republican leadership in the state House of Representatives to be under law enforcement supervision to leave the Capitol chamber. Collier, who was among 50 Texas Democrats who fled the state in protest
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 19, 2025 1st year player, Noah Knigga, decides to capitalize on the controversial spelling of his last name A freshman college football player, Noah Knigga, may be a good player, but has gotten more recognition because of his last name, and he is now
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 19, 2025 The young mother of three expressed how she has been feeling overwhelmed emotionally as well. The woman nicknamed “Burger King Mom” for working an entire shift by herself at the fast-food chain has had an unfortunate update. Nykia Hamilton went viral after a customer
President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false information and conspiracy theories that he’s regularly used to explain away his 2020 election loss, Trump pledged
by Sharelle B. McNair August 19, 2025 While Oklahoma is dealing with a teacher shortage, the new test will only apply to teachers from California and New York since they specifically teach lessons that are “antithetical.” If there are teachers from California or New York who want to teach in