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The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which
Princess Tiana is taking the show on the road. During a special brunch event tied to the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at the historic family-owned and operated Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Disney Parks and Disney Imagineering unveiled “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration,” a new traveling exhibit. Featuring interactive, multi-sensory
While 2025 has felt like a series of anxiety-inducing headlines, Baltimore actually celebrated a major community win as we wrapped up the first half of the year. This month, the city’s mayor, Brandon Scott, announced that Baltimore has recorded the fewest homicides in 50 years. “Through June, Baltimore has had
It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media personality, model, and advocate, passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Upon her passing, moving tributes from those who knew her and those who didn’t poured in across social media. Her death impacted a lot of people
From reality television to political office? Dr. Heavenly Kimes is using her knowledge and experience as a mother, dentist, entrepreneur, and community advocate to bring change to Georgia politics—or at least that’s her goal. This week, Kimes, who fans know as Dr. Heavenly on Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” announced her
Federal officers and National Guard troops fanned out around a mostly empty Los Angeles park in a largely immigrant neighborhood on foot, horseback and military vehicles on Monday for about an hour before abruptly leaving, an operation that local officials said seemed designed to sow fear. The Department of Homeland Security wouldn’t
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 8, 2025 ‘I want to take the time to apologize to Karmelo Anthony’s family. I was wrong about that kid.’ An apologetic Charleston White, who is known for his outrageous commentary on social issues, has come out in support of murder suspect Karmelo Anthony after
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 8, 2025 The shoe removal policy had been in effect since 2006. The Transportation Security Administration has revoked a longstanding policy that may come as a shock to frequent airline passengers. The TSA has plans for travelers to keep their shoes on while walking through security
by Mitti Hicks July 8, 2025 Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes multiple controversial bills on anti-DEI and immigration. Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” At least four of the
by Janee Bolden July 8, 2025 Ryan Coogler’s Nat Geo Series “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” is required viewing When Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time premieres later this month it will help reclaim the narrative for the people who lived it 20 years ago. The upcoming five-part National Geographic docuseries, executive produced by Ryan Coogler,
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which
Princess Tiana is taking the show on the road. During a special brunch event tied to the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at the historic family-owned and operated Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Disney Parks and Disney Imagineering unveiled “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration,” a new traveling exhibit. Featuring interactive, multi-sensory
While 2025 has felt like a series of anxiety-inducing headlines, Baltimore actually celebrated a major community win as we wrapped up the first half of the year. This month, the city’s mayor, Brandon Scott, announced that Baltimore has recorded the fewest homicides in 50 years. “Through June, Baltimore has had
It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media personality, model, and advocate, passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Upon her passing, moving tributes from those who knew her and those who didn’t poured in across social media. Her death impacted a lot of people
From reality television to political office? Dr. Heavenly Kimes is using her knowledge and experience as a mother, dentist, entrepreneur, and community advocate to bring change to Georgia politics—or at least that’s her goal. This week, Kimes, who fans know as Dr. Heavenly on Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” announced her
Federal officers and National Guard troops fanned out around a mostly empty Los Angeles park in a largely immigrant neighborhood on foot, horseback and military vehicles on Monday for about an hour before abruptly leaving, an operation that local officials said seemed designed to sow fear. The Department of Homeland Security wouldn’t
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 8, 2025 ‘I want to take the time to apologize to Karmelo Anthony’s family. I was wrong about that kid.’ An apologetic Charleston White, who is known for his outrageous commentary on social issues, has come out in support of murder suspect Karmelo Anthony after
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 8, 2025 The shoe removal policy had been in effect since 2006. The Transportation Security Administration has revoked a longstanding policy that may come as a shock to frequent airline passengers. The TSA has plans for travelers to keep their shoes on while walking through security
by Mitti Hicks July 8, 2025 Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes multiple controversial bills on anti-DEI and immigration. Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” At least four of the
by Janee Bolden July 8, 2025 Ryan Coogler’s Nat Geo Series “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” is required viewing When Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time premieres later this month it will help reclaim the narrative for the people who lived it 20 years ago. The upcoming five-part National Geographic docuseries, executive produced by Ryan Coogler,