When CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority Black cast was renewed for a second season. Its creation was both a savvy business move and

Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new import taxes on nearly all of America’s trading partners and

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 16, 2025 A lineup of powerhouse criminal justice reform advocates are taking to NYC for the third UJC Summit. The United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation have a powerhouse speaker lineup for the third Justice Coalition Summit. Taking place at The Shed in New York

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 16, 2025 Horace Peterson, 72, has been granted his freedom after 52 years in prison on what his attorney called a wrongful conviction. A Flint, Michigan, man who spent 52 years behind bars for being “in the wrong place at the wrong time” is finally set

by Stacy Jackson May 16, 2025 She resigned with a clear message that she will not participate in dishonest systems Despite Alondra Nelson’s deep care for the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council, the policy advisor says certain boundaries have been crossed, leading her to step

The legal saga between Halle Bailey and her son’s father, rapper DDG, has taken another turn. After being granted a temporary restraining order against the popular streamer, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Grandberry, Jr., Bailey was also recently granted temporary physical and legal custody of their son, Halo, according

Singer and model Cassie Ventura testified for a third day in New York City for the federal criminal sex trafficking case against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ventura, who on Tuesday and Wednesday provided her testimony to prosecutors about the alleged sexual abuse and violence she endured during her years-long

Actress Jenifer Lewis and gymnast Simone Biles both have new titles: Doctor! On Sunday, May 12, the 68-year-old “Black-Ish” alum and the 28-year-old 7-time Olympic gold medalist were among six individuals honored with honorary doctorate degrees from Washington University in St. Louis during the school’s commencement ceremony. While Lewis received

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation in connection with a sexual assault case filed by four of his former housekeepers in Los Angeles, reports NBC News. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told the news outlet that the probe is in its early stages. The

From her days on air at MSNBC to her final sign-off, where she encouraged viewers to reflect on the power of resistance, Joy Reid has always taken an unapologetic approach to advocacy. And now the journalist will be joining “The State of the People’s Power Tour,” a nationwide tour and