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A free and independent press is fundamental to holding those in power accountable and ensuring an informed public. However, in recent weeks, U.S. journalists have faced mounting challenges as governmental influence on reporting has raised concerns about the ability of the media to provide comprehensive and diverse coverage. The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, […]
As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a time to reflect on the impact of this disease, not just on those diagnosed, but also on their families, especially children. Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and one of the most challenging conversations may be how to tell your children about the situation. It’s […]
Salli Richardson-Whitfield will be the first to tell you she doesn’t get emotional, joking that she didn’t even shed a tear while giving birth to her two kids. But Richardson-Whitfield, who continues to cement her A-list status in Hollywood behind the scenes as a prolific producer and director, got teary-eyed as she was honored as […]
It’s Halloween. That means you need to line up a few things, including great costume ideas for you and your crew, a list of the key parties you want to attend, an impressive assortment of candy to keep on hand for trick-or-treaters and house guests, and an entertaining movie list for nights in. Since not […]
Sonya Massey has received another round of justice. A jury found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder on October 29. While this isn’t the original count of first-degree murder sought by prosecutors, it still recognizes that Grayson is accountable for his deadly actions. Massey’s attorney team, Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, […]
As Homecoming season persists throughout this month, it goes without saying that HBCUs breed greatness and success. For many students and alumni of these schools, the reminder is just how much can take place beyond the school walls. From videography and filmmaking to technology innovation, HBCU creators are setting a new pace by redefining what […]
What You Need to Know: This week, the winds blew hard and the headlines hit harder. Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction in its wake and testing regional resilience. At home, millions of Americans brace for empty plates as SNAP benefits are frozen by the ongoing shutdown. And on Capitol Hill, a pardoned January […]
Stephen A. Smith has built an empire on volume. From his booming cadence that fills ESPN’s First Take to his gleeful delight whenever the Dallas Cowboys lose, Smith’s voice, part sermon, part spectacle, has become the soundtrack to modern sports debate. For years, he’s thrived on the court of the hot take where he has […]
Relisha Rudd was just 8 years old when she was last seen, chillingly walking into a hotel room with Kahlil Tatum on March 1, 2014. The young, bright-faced girl had been living in a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., where Tatum, a janitor at the shelter, had befriended her family. An official report of her […]
Due to the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not be distributed to recipients on November 1, 2025. This move is projected to negatively impact 42 million Americans, with the most vulnerable of recipients being children, the elderly, and the disabled. Anyone paying even […]