Did you know that nearly all states allow jails and prisons to charge incarcerated people for things like room and board and medical care? It is a financial cost that is often passed on to families and loved ones, and is especially harmful for Black families.  According to the Prison

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is condemning the detainment and violent treatment of U.S. labor leader Chris Smalls after Israeli forces detained him while on a humanitarian aid mission over the weekend. In a statement released via social media on Tuesday, July 29, the coalition confirmed Smalls’ fate after the humanitarian

The Rymir Satterthwaite vs. Jay-Z saga may be over…for now. This week, Satterthwaite dropped his federal lawsuit against the New York rapper. “I did withdraw my case,” Satterthwaite revealed in an Instagram video update. “ It’s for a reason, y’all. It’s not because I’m stopping or am not going to

Senate Democrats are imploring President Donald Trump’s administration to step up its role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza, with more than 40 senators signing onto a letter Tuesday urging the resumption of ceasefire talks and sharply criticizing an Israeli-backed American organization that had been created to distribute food aid. In

Even Doja Cat has something to say about Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign.  On Monday, July 28, the 29-year-old singer uploaded a video on TikTok mocking the 27-year-old actress’s line from one of the visuals accompanying her campaign, which has come under intense fire for serving fashion with a

by Mitti Hicks July 29, 2025 Nigeria reportedly ranks among the top countries where citizens seek birthright citizenship for their children in the U.S. The U.S. government is putting Nigerians on notice when it comes to birthright citizenship: don’t do it. The U.S. Department of State warns that using a

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The James Jones Gymnastics Academy has dedicated itself to mainly training Black boys since its inception. A Black-owned gymnastics program’s future is in limbo despite its lofty mission to teach Black boys. The James Jones Gymnastics Academy, founded and operated by its namesake, may

by Ahsan Washington July 29, 2025 Let ‘em cook From home-cooked meals to gourmet creations, these Black cooks and culinary artists are causing a stir on social media. They are guilty of tantalizing taste buds across their Instagram platforms, where they showcase their talents to food enthusiasts and those seeking

After his donation once helped save his dear friend and colleague, weatherman Al Roker, Craig Melvin can’t help but stress the importance of donating blood. On Monday, July 28, the 46-year-old anchor rolled up his sleeve with a few volunteers and donated blood live on air during the “Today” show’s

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The news comes shortly after Sanders revealed he had his bladder removed due to a cancer diagnosis. In a timely announcement, Depend adult underwear has revealed its partnership with Deion Sanders following the Colorado football coach’s bladder removal. According to USA Today, the brand