by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 11, 2026 Don Lemon is ramping up his defense in the criminal case tied to his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church last month by hiring a former Minnesota federal prosecutor who recently resigned amid controversy over the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renée…
by Ahsan Washington February 11, 2026 Soul singer Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, died Oct. 14, 2026 Soul singer Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, died Oct. 14, 2026 from pancreatic cancer. Due to his extremely private lifestyle, the event sent shockwaves throughout the music industry and his fanbase. D’Angelo’s impact and…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 11, 2026 A growing generational divide within the Democratic Party has placed Rep. Maxine Waters among the longtime incumbents younger Democrats are looking to challenge. A growing generational divide is emerging within the Democratic Party, with Rep. Maxine Waters becoming one of the most high-profile targets of a younger opponent. Myla…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 11, 2026 Hamer received the honor in 2025, nearly 50 years after her death. The Presidential Medal of Freedom that was posthumously awarded to Fannie Lou Hamer is officially available for public viewing. The award, granted to the late civil and women’s rights activist in January 2025, has found its new…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 11, 2026 The flag was removed on the weekend of February 7. The Trump administration has taken another step in its broader push against diversity and inclusion efforts, moving to remove a large Pride flag from the historic Stonewall National Monument in New York City. On Feb. 10, Manhattan Borough President…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 11, 2026 The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General has more than 200 investigations open across the country as some schemes are suspected of stealing over a billion dollars. College students, there’s a new group of scammers called “ghost students” who are creating fake identities or stealing…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 11, 2026 The payments are meant to cover housing costs. The Reparations Committee in Evanston, Illinois, will begin issuing $25,000 payments to 44 Black residents as part of its ongoing reparations initiative. The payments are meant to help cover housing costs, Evanston official Cynthia Vargas said, and residents will be notified…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 11, 2026 ‘Supposedly, Snoop got the okay from my grandma to go to her house and get my pop’s masters.’ Death Row Records’ owner, Snoop Dogg, has been accused of taking the master recordings of the late Nate Dogg; but Nate’s son, Nathaniel Hale Jr., said Snoop claims he…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 11, 2026 Charles “Sonny” Burton is facing execution although he did not take part in his accomplice killing the victim A 75-year-old man, Charles “Sonny” Burton, is facing execution by the state of Alabama, although the state has already admitted that he did not commit the crime he was accused of….
by Ida Harris February 11, 2026 Black History Month is a nationwide movement Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black culture, check…
