by Ahsan Washington January 19, 2026 These films celebrate and remember the leader who questioned America’s racial identity For the past years, the nation has observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day to celebrate and remember the leader who questioned America’s racial identity and ethical practices and transformed civil rights globally. 

Protests against the Trump administration’s domestic policies reached a fever-pitch in recent weeks following the deadly ICE shooting of Renee Good. Protesters have described being violently assaulted by federal law enforcement officers, including the use of chemical weapons, while President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of

Don Lemon has responded to Nicki Minaj’s posts, which called him a “thug” and “c**k suckin” for being on the scene of an anti-ICE demonstration that disrupted a church service in Minneapolis. In a video on social media, Lemon slammed Minaj, saying her posts were “homophobic” and “unhinged,” and coming

Police said they found the vehicle that killed former child star Kianna Underwood in a hit-and-run last week (January 16). The New York Daily News reported that the New York Police Department found the car, a black 2021 Ford Explorer, and is investigating whether the owner was involved in the

Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair said he was not surprised that the NFL fined him for his pro-Palestine message. The NFL fined Al-Shaair $11,593 for wearing the words “stop the genocide” on his eye black, saying that displaying a personal message was a violation of his uniform and equipment rules.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 19, 2026 The shoe’s colorway pays tribute to the Memphis hotel where King was assassinated, now the National Civil Rights Museum. LeBron James has revealed his new Nike shoe paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. The “Honor The King” sneaker, revealed as part of the

by Mitti Hicks January 19, 2026 As of Jan. 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 7.04% the year before. It appears that relief is on the horizon for prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to decline. The average rate on a conventional mortgage in the

Some awards shows exist to celebrate fame, and then there are nights like this, where recognition feels more like a responsibility than a red carpet moment. The MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta gathered social justice leaders, artists, and organizations under one big idea: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s

John Legend is taking his long-standing relationship with Global Citizen to the next level. The EGOT-winning artist, producer, and activist has been appointed to Global Citizen’s Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday, as part of a slate of five new board members joining during what leadership describes as its

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Not all AI assistants are the same, and each platform has its own strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. AI (short for artificial intelligence) has become an everyday tool for managing money. It can do everything from explain basic financial concepts to offer