by Janee Bolden January 17, 2026 According to independent journalist Georgia Fort, a Minnesota native, Minneapolis did not become a flashpoint overnight. Last week, 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking outrage across the country and further igniting protests across the city. In the days since, federal law enforcement

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 Police said the 33-year-old performer was hit while crossing the street in the early morning hours, and the driver fled the scene. Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood was killed early Jan. 16 after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in

Jill Scott is reminding people that there might be a time and place for all questions. The singer, who is currently on a worldwide press run for her upcoming album, declared last week that Chris Brown was the King of Pop to her. Although the title is widely associated with

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 The global music star’s Apple Music-produced preview highlights unity, heritage, and anticipation ahead of his historic Super Bowl performance in February. Bad Bunny has officially begun the countdown to his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, releasing a new trailer that places his culture and

If you’ve been hearing it in group chats, seeing it on Threads, or feeling it in your own inbox, you’re not imagining it: a lot of Black women are in a weird season professionally. Not because we forgot how to show up. Not because we suddenly stopped being qualified. But

by Mary Spiller January 17, 2026 Advocates warn the Trump administration’s withdrawal could stall international momentum on reparations and embolden resistance to racial equity worldwide. The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent has sparked concern among civil

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 17, 2026 ‘Protecting competition integrity is of the utmost importance for the NCAA,’NCAA President Charlie Baker said. Twenty-six men have been charged in an alleged conspiracy to manipulate NCAA college basketball games. According to The Athletic, the alleged scheme started in 2022 and involved

What was supposed to be one of the happiest days of Tye Hinson’s life, marrying her fiancé William Coney, turned tragic last November when Coney unexpectedly died of a heart attack at the age of 42. Now Hinson says the wedding venue the two were set to tie the knot

Oprah Winfrey is many things: a media icon, a billionaire and a cultural force. But based on one story she shared this week, she’s also the friend you didn’t realize could absolutely drink you under the table. During an appearance at New York’s 92nd Street Y on Tuesday (Jan. 12),

by Sharelle B. McNair January 17, 2026 Attorney Jason Ingber feels his clients shouldn’t have to make decisions like this while dealing with Mirai, which is already difficult, calling it “just a cherry on top.” Owners of Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai may be allowed to push a lawsuit on the company