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Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty A Black father says what should have been a relaxing day at the pool with his children turned into a painful reminder that ordinary moments can quickly become anything but ordinary. The father says police were called after he refused to show his ID at a Chicago apartment complex pool.  Leo Sullivan has gone viral after sharing a video and personal account of an encounter […]

✕ Sybil Wilkes delivers the news that matters most in her signature “What We Need to Know” segment. Today’s roundup covers a devastating wildfire, a controversial nomination, a long-awaited trial, and a record-breaking business deal. Here’s what you should have on your radar. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Tupac’s Murder Trial, Wildfires, and MoreSybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Ozempic […]

Source: NoSystem images / Getty If attending college is one of the best pathways to a career, and if the adage “dressing for the job you want, not the one you have” still holds true, then establishing a dress code at an HBCU shouldn’t be a big deal. We can’t preach the idea of needing to be “twice as good,” and then complain when it’s time to be…“twice as good.” […]

Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty I guess President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to ensure more Americans are broke, sick, and hungry. An estimated 4 million people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of changes the Trump administration made to the program.  NPR reports that SNAP has seen a rapid decline in enrollment and participation since Trump’s “Big, beautiful, bill” became law last July. The […]

Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department The body of a Black woman has been found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, which, for Black people across the nation, will likely trigger thoughts about Trey Reed, the Black man found hanging in the same state last year, and countless other cases involving Black people mysteriously dying by hanging, which have all-too-swiftly been ruled suicides, to the dismay of family […]

Source: RgStudio / Getty Back-to-school shopping can be an opportunity to invest in businesses that celebrate culture, creativity, and representation. Every notebook, backpack, planner, and pack of crayons purchased from a Black-owned business helps support entrepreneurs who are creating products that reflect the diverse experiences of students and families. Check out 5 Black-owned school supply brands you need to know inside.  As highlighted in Partake Foods’ Black-Owned Guide to Back […]

ShutterStock royalty-free image #1954060042, 'Businessman working with laptop at office.' uploaded by user #224074813, retrieved from ShutterStock on August 4th, 2026. License details available at https://www.shutterstock.com/license, image licensed under the ShutterStock Standard Image License People now see AI sales assistants as essential workplace tools because they help teams automate repetitive work, organize customer information, and make quick yet informed decisions. The rising confidence in artificial intelligence has made these tools […]

Source: National Urban League / nul.org/state-of-black-america For many of us, the economy never really rebounded post-pandemic. The last several years have seen quarterly layoffs become commonplace, inflation outpacing wage growth, with the actions of the Trump administration only exacerbating the economic turmoil. A report from the National Urban League has found that the so-called American dream is out of reach for more Black Americans since the Civil Rights Movement.  AP […]

✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. Her latest rundown touched everything from the state of Black America to a father-led movement in Atlanta. Here’s the breakdown of the news that matters most to us right now. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: Ozempic Face […]