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President Donald Trump gathered small business owners at the White House on Monday to kick off Small Business Week and tout what he said were his administration’s actions to bolster success for industries. But many of the actions highlighted by the president have had direct negative outcomes for Black businesses
A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday found NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a case related to a pay dispute involving his former chef. Diggs, who pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in February, was accused of assaulting Jamila Adams, his
Victoria Monét is living the adage of Black women who consistently seek more, even when they have the smallest bit of free time. While several stars were in New York for the 2026 Met Gala on Monday (May 4), the “On My Mama” singer was putting on a cap and
Source: Mirror Indy / Getty Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday will be a true test of President Donald Trump’s influence amid his tumbling poll numbers. While in normal times, state-level primaries that may only get 10,000 votes aren’t national news, these races have become notable because Trump endorsed challengers to
As a producer, Will Packer has broken Hollywood. To date, the Florida A&M alum’s films have grossed over a billion dollars, placing him in a distinct category not just among Black film producers but among film producers in general. However, Packer readily admits that his success and its celebration wouldn’t
Source: There are petty beefs, there are political rivalries, and then there is whatever ongoing spiritual-cable-news fever dream that keeps erupting between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. At this point, it feels less like a disagreement and more like a reality show nobody asked for: Real Housewives of Faiths:
Source: Justin Casterline / Getty I watched the Raising GOATs video the WNBA released earlier this month that honored the future of the league and the younger generation of players poised to become the next generation of GOATs. The video was an important reminder of the strong talent the league
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is continuing to scold her conservative colleagues on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the high court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Louisiana v. Callais, nearly a week later, the conservative majority made a ruling that sets the path for the state to
Source: FG Trade / Getty Black women are dying at the hands of people who are supposed to love them and keep them safe. I know this isn’t breaking news. Years of research has warned us about the patterns of intimate partner and familial violence that stalk us. It feels
Last week, the Supreme Court finished gutting the Voting Rights Act in its ruling on Louisiana v. Callais. While there’s normally a 32-day period between when a ruling is announced and when it’s formally passed down, the Supreme Court ruled that redistricting can begin immediately, sparking a fierce back-and-forth between
President Donald Trump gathered small business owners at the White House on Monday to kick off Small Business Week and tout what he said were his administration’s actions to bolster success for industries. But many of the actions highlighted by the president have had direct negative outcomes for Black businesses
A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday found NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a case related to a pay dispute involving his former chef. Diggs, who pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in February, was accused of assaulting Jamila Adams, his
Victoria Monét is living the adage of Black women who consistently seek more, even when they have the smallest bit of free time. While several stars were in New York for the 2026 Met Gala on Monday (May 4), the “On My Mama” singer was putting on a cap and
Source: Mirror Indy / Getty Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday will be a true test of President Donald Trump’s influence amid his tumbling poll numbers. While in normal times, state-level primaries that may only get 10,000 votes aren’t national news, these races have become notable because Trump endorsed challengers to
As a producer, Will Packer has broken Hollywood. To date, the Florida A&M alum’s films have grossed over a billion dollars, placing him in a distinct category not just among Black film producers but among film producers in general. However, Packer readily admits that his success and its celebration wouldn’t
Source: There are petty beefs, there are political rivalries, and then there is whatever ongoing spiritual-cable-news fever dream that keeps erupting between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. At this point, it feels less like a disagreement and more like a reality show nobody asked for: Real Housewives of Faiths:
Source: Justin Casterline / Getty I watched the Raising GOATs video the WNBA released earlier this month that honored the future of the league and the younger generation of players poised to become the next generation of GOATs. The video was an important reminder of the strong talent the league
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is continuing to scold her conservative colleagues on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the high court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Louisiana v. Callais, nearly a week later, the conservative majority made a ruling that sets the path for the state to
Source: FG Trade / Getty Black women are dying at the hands of people who are supposed to love them and keep them safe. I know this isn’t breaking news. Years of research has warned us about the patterns of intimate partner and familial violence that stalk us. It feels
Last week, the Supreme Court finished gutting the Voting Rights Act in its ruling on Louisiana v. Callais. While there’s normally a 32-day period between when a ruling is announced and when it’s formally passed down, the Supreme Court ruled that redistricting can begin immediately, sparking a fierce back-and-forth between