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A new congressional map passed by North Carolina Republicans has caused outrage amid a nationwide redistricting strategy demanded by President Donald Trump that is primarily targeting Black members of Congress. The 1st Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Don Davis, North Carolina’s only Black congressman, has been redrawn to
When KeyTV dropped the trailer for its new series “Southern Fried Rice,” social media did what it always does: raised a curious brow, pressed play, and promptly started debating. What began as curiosity quickly turned into confusion, disbelief, and outrage for some viewers, who were surprised to see the show
Stephen A. Smith apologized to U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, after initially doubling down on his criticism of her “rhetoric for the streets.” During a “special edition” of his podcast show “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” Smith said he now understands why critics called out his remarks about Crockett. He
After being arrested in Maryland amid an insurance fraud investigation, Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, are claiming the arrest was “illegal.” In court documents filed by an attorney on Friday, October 17, the 41-year-old “Real Housewives of Potomac” star is demanding all charges be dropped, citing “defects in
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The charge or charges Rozier and Billups face were not immediately known. Two people spoke to
A dark history long buried under the towering live oak trees and manicured lawns of a country club in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee is reviving painful memories of the community’s segregated past and fueling some residents’ calls for a public reckoning. Under the rolling hills of the Capital City
WASHINGTON (AP) — In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed 34 people in eight strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the
CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard troops won’t be deploying in the Chicago area anytime soon unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes because a judge on Wednesday extended her temporary restraining order indefinitely. Elsewhere around the country, it will be at least days before the Guard could be deployed in Portland, Oregon, and federal appeals
Boyz II Men is one of the greatest R&B groups ever, but singer Wanya Morris is clearing the air over a claim that they didn’t need help from one of the greatest songwriters ever. After a clip resurfaced of a 2017 interview of Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC fame discussing
Fans, peers, and more flocked to D’Angelo’s catalog shortly after the legendary singer passed away on Oct. 14. Whether by revisiting classic songs or studying albums for the first time, the Virginia native saw his streams skyrocket. According to “Billboard,” D’Angelo’s song catalog pulled in 16.1 million official on-demand streams
A new congressional map passed by North Carolina Republicans has caused outrage amid a nationwide redistricting strategy demanded by President Donald Trump that is primarily targeting Black members of Congress. The 1st Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Don Davis, North Carolina’s only Black congressman, has been redrawn to
When KeyTV dropped the trailer for its new series “Southern Fried Rice,” social media did what it always does: raised a curious brow, pressed play, and promptly started debating. What began as curiosity quickly turned into confusion, disbelief, and outrage for some viewers, who were surprised to see the show
Stephen A. Smith apologized to U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, after initially doubling down on his criticism of her “rhetoric for the streets.” During a “special edition” of his podcast show “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” Smith said he now understands why critics called out his remarks about Crockett. He
After being arrested in Maryland amid an insurance fraud investigation, Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, are claiming the arrest was “illegal.” In court documents filed by an attorney on Friday, October 17, the 41-year-old “Real Housewives of Potomac” star is demanding all charges be dropped, citing “defects in
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The charge or charges Rozier and Billups face were not immediately known. Two people spoke to
A dark history long buried under the towering live oak trees and manicured lawns of a country club in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee is reviving painful memories of the community’s segregated past and fueling some residents’ calls for a public reckoning. Under the rolling hills of the Capital City
WASHINGTON (AP) — In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed 34 people in eight strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the
CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard troops won’t be deploying in the Chicago area anytime soon unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes because a judge on Wednesday extended her temporary restraining order indefinitely. Elsewhere around the country, it will be at least days before the Guard could be deployed in Portland, Oregon, and federal appeals
Boyz II Men is one of the greatest R&B groups ever, but singer Wanya Morris is clearing the air over a claim that they didn’t need help from one of the greatest songwriters ever. After a clip resurfaced of a 2017 interview of Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC fame discussing
Fans, peers, and more flocked to D’Angelo’s catalog shortly after the legendary singer passed away on Oct. 14. Whether by revisiting classic songs or studying albums for the first time, the Virginia native saw his streams skyrocket. According to “Billboard,” D’Angelo’s song catalog pulled in 16.1 million official on-demand streams