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✕ Sybil Wilkes delivers a quick, no-nonsense roundup of the headlines that matter most to our community. Today’s “What We Need to Know” segment moves fast, touching on politics, local leadership, family budgets, and a powerful piece of our shared history. Here’s a closer look at the stories shaping the conversation.are. Here’s what you need to keep on your radar. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need […]

Source: Twitter / Twitter In America, even when justice is achieved regarding a high-profile case in which a Black person has died unjustly, it’s justice that can be erased with the stroke of a judge’s pen. The family of 23-year-old massage therapist Elijah McClain knows this all too well, as they had only received a small fraction of what should be considered true justice, and last week, that small fraction […]

Source: YouTube / NBC President Donald Trump stormed off the set of an interview with Meet The Press – but not before he lashed out at the host, Kristen Welker after a verbal exchange calling her and NBC “crooked” and “stupid” and appearing to step on the microphone in the process.

Source: Cavan Images / Paul Giamou / Getty In a time when stories about Black excellence are more important than ever, identical twin brothers Dr. Travan Jasper and Dr. Travis Jasper are proving that success does not always mean leaving home behind. Sometimes, it means coming back and pouring everything you have learned into the community that raised you. Read about how these doctors left Richmond, built careers and came […]

Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty As Juneteenth approaches, a question has been popping up across social media, news sites, and family group chats: Can President Donald Trump cancel Juneteenth? The short answer is no. But because of several recent actions by Trump and his administration, many Americans are understandably wondering whether the holiday’s future is secure. Here’s what’s actually going on. First Things First: Is Juneteenth Still a Federal Holiday? […]