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Source: Reach Media / Radio One Jasmine Sanders and DL Hughley are back at it on The DL Hughley Show, serving up the latest “What’s Trending” about the state of national politics, and their message was clear: many Americans are losing faith in the people running the country. The discussion tapped into frustration that feels familiar in many Black households and communities, where political decisions are often measured by real-life […]

Source: AndreyPopov / Getty New York City officials are finally moving to crack down on deed theft, with leaders like Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Councilman Chi Ossé pushing the issue into the spotlight, forcing a long-overdue conversation about how homeowners, especially Black homeowners, have been stripped of their property through fraud and legal manipulation. On paper, it looks like progress. We’re seeing policy attention, press conferences, a sudden sense of […]

✕ At a time when some weaponize faith for political gain, Rev. Stephen A. Green offers a compelling vision of community, accountability, and radical love through the liberating gospel of Jesus. Serving as senior pastor of The Greater Allen A.M.E Cathedral of New York, Rev. Green unpacked what it means to bring “the Bible and the newspaper together.”  During our conversation, Rev. Green merged spiritual conviction with social action in ways […]

Source: Action Network / actionnetwork.org On Thursday evening, James Broadnax was executed by the state of Texas despite his cousin, Demarius Cummings, confessing that he was the one who actually killed the two men Broadnax was accused of killing.   The Texas Tribune reports that the 37-year-old was pronounced dead at 6:47 p.m., with his execution via lethal injection occurring only hours after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal. […]

South Carolina State University now faces defunding by state legislators to punish the HBCU for successfully protesting a commencement speech from anti-DEI Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. The malicious MAGA is so determined to berate these students on their big day that her canceled appearance is now the pretense to destroy the school she claims to have supported more than anyone else. This is yet another instance where free speech has […]

Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Welp, frequent flyers, travelers on a budget, airport fighters, future “no-fly” listers, and people who don’t mind paying for Dasani bottled water are going to have to find a new airline to frequent, because Spirit Airlines shut down after negotiations for a bailout by the Trump administration fell through. According to the New York Times, high fuel prices, competition from larger airlines, the Covid-19 pandemic […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes latest What We Need to Know segment delivered a sharp mix of politics, policy, business, and good news, with stories that carry real weight for communities across the country. From major election changes in Louisiana to the end of a long federal shutdown, the segment also spotlighted Black excellence in fashion and a welcome comeback from one of comedy’s most beloved voices. […]

Pixabay.com royalty-free image #2197863, 'motorbike, bike, moto' uploaded by user MaxxGirr, retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/motorbike-bike-moto-transport-2197863/ on February 12th, 2022. License details available at https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage – image is licensed under Creative Commons CC0 license Most motorcycle shipping damage isn’t caused by freak accidents; it’s caused by avoidable mistakes that happen before the carrier ever pulls away from the curb. Riders who’ve been through a bad shipping experience almost always describe the same […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes brings our community the critical updates we need to navigate the current political and cultural landscape. From challenging political shifts to celebrating our rich history, Wilkes ensures we have the facts to navigate the path forward. In her latest update, she tackles alarming threats to our voting rights and honors a monumental achievement in Black media history. ✕ Supreme Court Weakens Voting […]