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Source: The road to the midterms is thoroughly underway, with Illinois holding its primary elections on Tuesday. Here’s how the field looks as voting gets underway.   According to the New York Times, the race to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) comes down to three front-runners: Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Rep. Robin Kelly. Stratton received an endorsement from Gov. JB Pritzker. Her candidacy will be a […]

Source: JIM WATSON / Getty President Donald Trump has gotten the U.S. involved in an unprovoked attack on Iran and a war of choice that has so far resulted in virtually nothing but bad press for the administration, the deaths of U.S. soldiers, international relationships being more strained than they already were, more massive military spending, and, lest we forget, what investigators indicate was a U.S. missile launch that struck […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In Sybil’s latest ‘What We Need to Know’ segment, she delivers the crucial updates that directly impact our lives. From critical legislation affecting our voting rights to historic investments in our educational institutions, this week’s segment delivers crucial insights designed to keep our community culturally connected and prepared. ✕ Voter Access Under Threat: The Save America Act Debate In Washington, Senate Democrats are vowing […]

Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS If you want the real tea on what has the culture talking, you already know where to go. On the latest episode of the Trip After Dark podcast, DJ Misses brought the heat during her signature “Trending on the Timeline” segment. We are diving deep into a week that gave us major moments of Black excellence, historic wins, and some exciting […]

Source: Leland Bobbe / Getty When you think of the first Irish people, you probably picture fair-skinned red heads…history and science says otherwise. ✕ Turns out, the first Irish were blue-eyed Black folks. Researchers say that the ancient genetics of Ireland reveal that the island’s earliest inhabitants— hunter-gatherers who arrived about 10,000 years ago (around 8000 BCE)—had dark skin and piercing blue eyes. According to geneticist Dr. Lara Cassidy, forensic […]

Source: Leigh Vogel / Getty Last week’s debate over the Target boycott quickly turned into something bigger than a dispute about where people shop.  When Rev. Jamal Bryant announced that the fast and boycott were over, thousands of Black consumers responded online that no single pastor had the authority to make that call. The backlash revealed a deeper tension inside Black political life. It revealed the tension between older traditions […]

Source: Scott Heins / Getty The Montgomery Bus Boycott of 70 years ago was one of the most influential efforts of the Civil Rights Movement. However, the Montgomery Bus Boycott is not just a story of what Black people stopped doing to protest a racist policy; it is also a story of what they started doing in order to address their transportation needs on their own terms. They still needed […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In Sybil’s latest ‘What We Need to Know’ segment, she delivers the crucial updates that directly impact our lives. From historic political shifts and excellence in sports to major cultural milestones, here is what you need to know to stay connected to the progress shaping our community. Here is a breakdown of the latest essential news stories you need on your radar. ✕ Historic […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In Sybil’s latest ‘What We Need to Know’ segment, SHE delivers the crucial updates that directly impact our lives. From honoring our fallen heroes to tracking corporate accountability and spiritual wellness, Sybil ensures we have the facts. Here is a breakdown of the latest essential news stories you need on your radar. ✕ Honoring Tyler Simmons: A Community Mourns Our community is mourning the […]