Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a French Open news conference after her first-round loss to Paula Badosa on Monday. Osaka’s red eyes welled as she

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 Rangel supported the upliftment of Harlem throughout his career while still promoting international causes. Former U.S. Representative and global leader Charles B. Rangel has passed away at the age of 94. Born in Harlem in 1930 to a Puerto Rican father and a Black

by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Butler stated her Black-owned business has seen a 30% decrease in sales in Target. The founder and CEO of successful Black-owned makeup brand The Lip Bar took to social media to confirm that sales have been down since the start of the Target boycott

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. The airline announced the change in March, saying at the

by Mary Spiller May 27, 2025 Abby Phillip’s questioned Jennings’ support of President Donald Trump’s “White Genocide” in South Africa rhetoric. CNN anchor Abby Phillip and Republican analyst Scott Jennings got into it over President Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office rant about a “white genocide” in South Africa. During a

Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said. One of the men was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by local police and two others were arrested in

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 The suspected individuals are believed to be Black men and women between the ages of 15 and 25. Chicago police are looking for at least ten suspects involved in robbing and pepper-spraying a couple while on the train. The robbery occurred on the Chicago

by Keka Araújo May 27, 2025 Looking ahead, Taylor, who describes himself as “semi-retired,” plans to integrate his Goizueta education into his business and legal ventures. Hurl Taylor, 86, a dedicated member of Perimeter College’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has once again earned the distinction of being the oldest graduate at

When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes“ and “dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes. Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one potential

by Daron Pressley May 27, 2025 With her visionary approach, robust network, and unwavering dedication to elevating others, Michelle is not only transforming the beauty industry with Invisible K-Tips hair extensions but also building a legacy—and she’s just getting started. Deonna “Dee Michelle” Fletcher — affectionately known as Dee Michelle