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Longtime activist Dr. Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, was arrested for a second time in the last two months at the U.S. Capitol as he and hundreds protested in Washington, D.C., against controversial budget legislation backed by President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. “This is

Michael B. Jordan understands the power of presence. And just as importantly, he understands the power of absence. Despite his success in projects like “Sinners” and “Creed” and his cultural title as one of the “Sexiest Men Alive,” Jordan does not post much on social media. During a recent appearance

Mari Copeny, also known as Little Miss Flint, is spreading the word about what happened during a Flint City Council meeting that spiraled into chaos.   On Monday, June 2, tensions reached a boiling point during the council meeting in Flint when the police were called to remove protestors who were

Chase Stegall, the son of former NFL player Milton Stegall, has died. He was 20.  On Monday, June 2, Chase died “unexpectedly” in his dorm on DePaul University’s campus in Chicago, the school confirmed in a post online. He had been a sophomore and member of the school’s men’s soccer

Pastor Jamal Bryant is very serious about mobilizing communities, especially Black communities, to join his national boycott against Target. Today, the religious leader took to Instagram to kindly call out rapper Cardi B, who recently snapped a photo of herself in Target with her children.  “Dear @iamcardib, Grace and Peace

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have never shied away from showing up for their daughter, Zaya Wade. Whether she’s making her mark on fashion’s biggest stages or simply showing up in her full truth at prom, the couple continues to stand ten toes down in support. That love was front

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor on Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge, which was later dropped, at a federal immigration detention facility. Baraka, who leads New Jersey’s biggest city, is a candidate in a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination for governor next

by Sharelle B. McNair June 3, 2025 FEMA staff members were left confused when Richardson allegedly claimed he wasn’t aware of the country’s devastating hurricane season. As Republican senators who voted against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief are now pushing for assistance, it doesn’t help that its leader, David

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 3, 2025 The Houston eatery officially shut down in November. Fans and foes of Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut can soon catch a new documentary detailing the restaurant’s downfall. The controversial eatery has faced multiple blows despite its popularity in Houston’s food scene. Now, Hillionaire Productions will

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 3, 2025 The former NBA player he is currently working on his Master’s of Liberal Arts degree at Louisiana State University Former Louisiana State University student Shaquille O’Neal is pursuing a master’s degree at his alma mater to become a sports psychologist. The NBA