Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty The city of Minneapolis is once again grieving after a horrific mass school shooting claimed the lives of two young children and left 17 others injured at Annunciation Catholic School on the city’s south side. The violence unfolded Wednesday morning during a school Mass, shattering what should have been a moment of worship and community. Authorities say the gunman, a man in his early 20s, […]
Source: Michael Hickey / Getty The University of Cincinnati’s (UC) African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) has been dismantled, but Black organizations at the university are doing everything in their power to make sure the center’s crucial initiatives and resources dedicated to the needs of the community remain intact. According to WVXU, the AACRC was forced to close in June following the implementation of the Advance Ohio Higher Education […]
Source: Reach Media / Urban One A new bill introduced by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has reignited debates about historical preservation and public opinion. The legislation proposes carving the likeness of President Donald J. Trump onto Mount Rushmore, citing his “transformative impact” on America. Luna emphasized Trump’s achievements in economic growth, national security, and foreign policy as reasons for his inclusion among the iconic faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, […]
Source: Daniel Boczarski / Getty Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago. On Sunday, Mayor Johnson told NBC News he’s trying to find legal options to prevent Trump from sending troops to take over the city. “The guard is not needed,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Jonson told NBC News. “This is not the role of our military. The brave men […]
Source: Glenn Parson / Women’s Empowerment 2018 Get ready for The “Detroit Gospel Legends” tour featuring a star-studded lineup of gospel artists with performances scheduled for October and November 2025. This event will also celebrate and feature multi-Grammy, Stellar, and BET Award-winning artists who grew up together in Detroit. The tour includes stops in various cities, including Detroit, Chicago, and National Harbor, Maryland. The tour is presented by Universal Attractions Agency […]
Source: Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Black-owned businesses are a steady pillar of the American economy. They represent success, innovation and resilience in the face of systemic barriers that have historically excluded Black people from economic opportunities. When we support Black-owned businesses, we are living values rooted in justice and economic empowerment. Yet, today, these gains are again being challenged and reversed by leaders in corporate and public sectors — […]
Source: Kim Kulish / Donaldson Collection for Getty Images Lyle Menendez, one of the infamous Menendez brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, has been denied parole by the California Board of Parole, according to TMZ. This decision, announced on Friday, mirrors the outcome of his brother Erik’s parole hearing just a day earlier. Both brothers, who were sentenced to life in prison, have faced significant challenges in their […]
Source: desifoto / Getty Wake up, America—especially Black America, because we are at war. What many of us thought was just another bout with Jim Crow has revealed itself to be something even more sinister—the rebirth of the Confederacy, rebranded and repackaged under the red hat of MAGA. This is not metaphorical or hypothetical; a silent civil war has begun, and Donald J. Trump is at the helm, leading the […]
Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty ATLANTA, GA (August 19, 2025) — Maverick City Music celebrates its third #1 single on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart as its popular single, “Constant”— with Jordin Sparks, Anthony Gargiula, and featuring Chandler Moore— hits the top spot for this reporting week. The song, released by Tribl Records, is also the highest-streaming song currently at Gospel radio, with over 30 million streams since its release. […]
