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by Ahsan Washington October 31, 2025 Domestic violence is often an unseen crisis Domestic violence is often an unseen crisis that occurs behind closed doors. In the United States, more than 35.6 % of women and roughly 28.5 % of men are affected by DV. Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of next year’s election has triggered an unusual outbreak of mid-decade gerrymandering among both Republican- and Democratic-led states. Democrats need to gain just three seats to wrest control of the House away from Republicans. And Trump hopes redistricting can help stave off
Too old for a simple dinner-and-a-movie date night? According to forever First Lady Michelle Obama, she and Barack Obama have aged out of such date ideas. During a recent sitdown with People, Michelle revealed that she could “never” do one of the more low-effort styles of a date. “I will
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean. Now, the Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York City is turning its heartbreak into action: filling warehouses
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Birmingham’s new chief of police has social media going wild over how “fine” he is. Since being appointed Birmingham, Alabama’s new Chief of Police, Michael Pickett has drawn attention on social media for the physical appeal he brings to the job. A quick search
In the spirit of Halloween and the ongoing shutdown that is threatening the livelihoods of millions of Americans, U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has a costume suggestion for President Donald Trump. “You know, it’s Halloween. Donald Trump should put on a costume and pretend to act like a president at least
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 31, 2025 Forty-four-year-old Tshikundi Taty will appear in court Nov. 14 on several charges Police have arrested Tshikundi Taty, who is accused of disguising himself as a woman and recording images of women in the showers of locker rooms in two fitness clubs in
Megan Thee Stallion is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. On Oct. 24, she released her “Lover Girl” single, an ode to NBA beau Klay Thompson and promptly had fans singing, “My man, my man, my man.” Why was this the time to go for a softer single than the hard-hitting “Bigger In
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Sean Paul is providing support to his native Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Sean Paul is supporting his native Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa by matching donations up to $50,000. The Grammy-winning dancehall artist took to Instagram on Oct. 30
It’s been a tough week in media, especially for Black journalists. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller was among the nearly 100 CBS News staffers let go in a sweeping round of layoffs under parent company Paramount Global, a move that has left many questioning the future of legacy journalism
by Ahsan Washington October 31, 2025 Domestic violence is often an unseen crisis Domestic violence is often an unseen crisis that occurs behind closed doors. In the United States, more than 35.6 % of women and roughly 28.5 % of men are affected by DV. Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of next year’s election has triggered an unusual outbreak of mid-decade gerrymandering among both Republican- and Democratic-led states. Democrats need to gain just three seats to wrest control of the House away from Republicans. And Trump hopes redistricting can help stave off
Too old for a simple dinner-and-a-movie date night? According to forever First Lady Michelle Obama, she and Barack Obama have aged out of such date ideas. During a recent sitdown with People, Michelle revealed that she could “never” do one of the more low-effort styles of a date. “I will
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean. Now, the Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York City is turning its heartbreak into action: filling warehouses
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Birmingham’s new chief of police has social media going wild over how “fine” he is. Since being appointed Birmingham, Alabama’s new Chief of Police, Michael Pickett has drawn attention on social media for the physical appeal he brings to the job. A quick search
In the spirit of Halloween and the ongoing shutdown that is threatening the livelihoods of millions of Americans, U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has a costume suggestion for President Donald Trump. “You know, it’s Halloween. Donald Trump should put on a costume and pretend to act like a president at least
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 31, 2025 Forty-four-year-old Tshikundi Taty will appear in court Nov. 14 on several charges Police have arrested Tshikundi Taty, who is accused of disguising himself as a woman and recording images of women in the showers of locker rooms in two fitness clubs in
Megan Thee Stallion is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. On Oct. 24, she released her “Lover Girl” single, an ode to NBA beau Klay Thompson and promptly had fans singing, “My man, my man, my man.” Why was this the time to go for a softer single than the hard-hitting “Bigger In
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Sean Paul is providing support to his native Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Sean Paul is supporting his native Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa by matching donations up to $50,000. The Grammy-winning dancehall artist took to Instagram on Oct. 30
It’s been a tough week in media, especially for Black journalists. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller was among the nearly 100 CBS News staffers let go in a sweeping round of layoffs under parent company Paramount Global, a move that has left many questioning the future of legacy journalism