by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 15, 2026 With the partial shutdown directly impacting the DHS, TSA officers will have to forego pay again, reminiscent of the previous shutdown that occurred last year. As flyers hit the skies this President’s Day Weekend, here’s what they should know as the Department of Homeland Security is impacted by the…
by Mary Spiller February 15, 2026 The former president says ‘shame’ and respect for public office have faded. Former President Barack Obama criticized the coarsening tone of American politics during a recent podcast appearance, days after a racially offensive video targeting him and former First Lady Michelle Obama circulated on President Donald Trump’s social media…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 15, 2026 Trump suggested he may use an executive order to push new voter ID rules though. Donald Trump is adamant about making a national voter-ID requirement official ahead of the midterm elections. The U.S. president shared his plans to enforce the voter-ID in new posts to Truth Social, released Feb. 13….
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors February 15, 2026 By Robert Hill Artist Nick Cave is presenting his new body of artwork titled “Mammoth” at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibition opened Feb. 13 and features mammoths displayed as large-scale sculptures and in video installations. His artwork explores history, identity, and social reflection….
Whoopi Goldberg has perfected the art of the on-air eye roll. But this time, the legendary moderator didn’t just roll her eyes — she nearly rolled out. At 70, the EGOT winner has moderated conversations about wars, elections, social movements, and presidential scandals. She has sparred with politicians, fact-checked talking points in real time, and…
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump visited troops, military families, and members of the U.S. special forces at Fort Bragg on Friday, but things didn’t go quite as planned. The first lady spoke to the crowd first and introduced her wayward husband, but things quickly went amiss before Trump ever reached the stage. Melania Trump…
by Keka Araújo February 15, 2026 In the landscape of 20th-century intellectualism, few figures ignited as much fervor or faced as much scrutiny as Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan. In the landscape of 20th-century intellectualism, few figures ignited as much fervor or faced as much scrutiny as Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan. Known affectionately to his students and followers…
by Mary Spiller February 15, 2026 LaChunda Hunter alleges there were mix-ups and conflicting medical records after the death of her premature daughter. A North Carolina mother, LaChunda Hunter, has filed a lawsuit against Novant Health and several local physicians, alleging a series of hospital errors following the death of her premature daughter left her…
by Mary Spiller February 15, 2026 ‘The Baddest Speechwriter of All,’ co-directed by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry, spotlights civil rights figure Dr. Clarence B. Jones. A short documentary highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s longtime adviser and speechwriter has been picked up by Netflix following its award-winning debut at…
The legal battle surrounding Don Lemon‘s indictment reached a critical turning point on Friday, as the former CNN journalist officially entered a plea of not guilty. During the arraignment in St. Paul, Minnesota, Lemon and his legal team took a defiant stand against his indictment, arguing that the federal charges are a political attempt to criminalize independent journalism….
