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by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 4, 2025 New York is mandating that major social media apps disclose the volume of their hate speech and misinformation. On Thursday, Oct. 2, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the start of a new policy that requires social media companies to report their content
The White House officially reacted to the news of Latin global superstar Bad Bunny being named as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer during a Friday press briefing. When asked about the announcement, which has sparked criticism from conservatives, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt demurred on divulging President Donald
If you’ve ever pressed play on Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt,” you already know it’s not your average legal drama. It’s raw. It’s messy. It’s sexy. And most importantly? It’s Black as hell. At CultureCon’s “Reasonably Iconic: A Celebration of Women Rewriting Narratives and Shaping Cultural Impact” event, creator Raamla Mohamed and
For some being outed about your sexuality is the worst possible thing, but for Khalid, it was a “blessing in disguise.” In a new interview with People magazine, the 27-year-old singer shares how he navigated being outed online by an ex nearly a year ago in November 2024. While he
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” The judge said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released these crimes won’t happen again. Combs, 55, was
According to Dave Chappelle it’s easier to be an American comedian in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, September 27, the 52-year-old comedian performed during the Riyadh Comedy Festival in the Saudi capital, where he weighed in on the state of comedy back home. “Right now in America, they say that if
This week, journalist Joy Reid woke up to unexpected, unwarranted advice from United States Vice President J.D. Vance on X. On Thursday (Oct. 2), Vance shared some “honest, non-trolling” advice to the award-winning journalist in response to a clip of her and Ta-Nehisi Coates on a panel, where she discusses
From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department’s crucial monthly jobs report. But with the government shut down, no information
The rap beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has reached new depths. After days of insults flying back and forth online, Minaj crossed a line when she brought Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, into the mix. Now she’s walking it back. Minaj has apologized to Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, following disparaging remarks
Almost two months after the company fell under a receivership, Uncle Nearest’s prospects for success look “very good.” On Wednesday, October 1, Receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. filed a report in the U.S. District Court describing how the Black-owned distillery remains viable, the Moore County Observer reported. “The Company has
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 4, 2025 New York is mandating that major social media apps disclose the volume of their hate speech and misinformation. On Thursday, Oct. 2, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the start of a new policy that requires social media companies to report their content
The White House officially reacted to the news of Latin global superstar Bad Bunny being named as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer during a Friday press briefing. When asked about the announcement, which has sparked criticism from conservatives, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt demurred on divulging President Donald
If you’ve ever pressed play on Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt,” you already know it’s not your average legal drama. It’s raw. It’s messy. It’s sexy. And most importantly? It’s Black as hell. At CultureCon’s “Reasonably Iconic: A Celebration of Women Rewriting Narratives and Shaping Cultural Impact” event, creator Raamla Mohamed and
For some being outed about your sexuality is the worst possible thing, but for Khalid, it was a “blessing in disguise.” In a new interview with People magazine, the 27-year-old singer shares how he navigated being outed online by an ex nearly a year ago in November 2024. While he
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” The judge said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released these crimes won’t happen again. Combs, 55, was
According to Dave Chappelle it’s easier to be an American comedian in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, September 27, the 52-year-old comedian performed during the Riyadh Comedy Festival in the Saudi capital, where he weighed in on the state of comedy back home. “Right now in America, they say that if
This week, journalist Joy Reid woke up to unexpected, unwarranted advice from United States Vice President J.D. Vance on X. On Thursday (Oct. 2), Vance shared some “honest, non-trolling” advice to the award-winning journalist in response to a clip of her and Ta-Nehisi Coates on a panel, where she discusses
From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department’s crucial monthly jobs report. But with the government shut down, no information
The rap beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has reached new depths. After days of insults flying back and forth online, Minaj crossed a line when she brought Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, into the mix. Now she’s walking it back. Minaj has apologized to Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, following disparaging remarks
Almost two months after the company fell under a receivership, Uncle Nearest’s prospects for success look “very good.” On Wednesday, October 1, Receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. filed a report in the U.S. District Court describing how the Black-owned distillery remains viable, the Moore County Observer reported. “The Company has