by Daniel Johnson May 5, 2025 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation establishing a private school voucher program into law On May 3, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation establishing a private school voucher program into law, helping it pass by replacing Texas Republicans who would have voted against the

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 5, 2025 Fashion’s biggest night will highlight Black expression and excellence will highlight Black Dandyism. As the 2025 Met Gala approaches, all eyes will focus on its A-list attendees and their interpretation of its “Superfine” Black style theme. As fashion’s biggest night, celebrities from all sectors

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 5, 2025 The rally will continue celebrating the legacy and resilience of Black Wall Street The 4th Annual Black Wall Street Rally will return to Tulsa to celebrate the community’s legacy in Black entrepreneurship. With this year’s theme of “Paving the Way Forward,” the rally will honor

by Daniel Johnson May 5, 2025 Although the center is now open, the Stop Cop City movement has vowed to continue its opposition Atlanta’s controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center—better known to the public as “Cop City”—officially opened May 1 after a four-year development period marked by backlash and protests

As a transgender man, the words “you’re a girl” gutted Tazz Webster, a taunt hurled at him from the day he moved into his St. Louis apartment. The government-subsidized building’s manager also insisted on calling Webster by the wrong name, the 38-year-old said, and ridiculed him with shouts of, “You’re not a

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Henson will launch the latest iteration of SheCare wellness pods at Baltimore HBCU Coppin State University. Actress Taraji P. Henson has advocated for Black mental health for the past several years. On May 2, Henson and her best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins, announced their

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told stakeholders that Marriott would not waver on its promise to create opportunity for everyone. During the Great Place To Work Summit, Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano shared his sentiments regarding how the company he captains responded to the attacks on

In Black Heat, a new thriller-action film from writer-director Wes Miller, sex trafficking takes center stage but the characters challenge typical on-screen portrayals of victims. The film tells the story of two parents who risk everything to rescue their daughter from the horrors of sex trafficking after traditional systems fail

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 4, 2025 Shoppers will begin to see noticeable changes in the upcoming weeks. The looming Trump tariffs are expected to officially hit the market, making shoppers anticipate shortages and higher prices across various stores. However, many are unaware of what will really come of the next

President Donald Trump, in a new interview, was circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution. He also said he does not think military force will be needed to make Canada the “51st state” and played down the possibility he would look to run for a third term in