Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From critical voting rights legislation and vehicle safety alerts to an inspiring story of civic duty and a heartbreaking call to action for a missing child, here is a breakdown of what we need to know. Here is a breakdown of the […]
Getty The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees reflect just how far the definition of “rock” has expanded over the decades. This year’s ballot crosses genres, generations, and cultural movements in a way that feels intentional — and long overdue. Pop royalty like Mariah Carey represents an era of chart dominance and vocal influence that shaped modern music. Meanwhile, hip-hop’s impact is undeniable with the inclusion of Wu-Tang […]
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty On Friday, just after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners were unconstitutional, because, as usual, Trump was assuming powers that are actually granted to Congress, a man who called himself “John Barron” called in to C-Span to complain that the SCOTUS ruling was “the worst decision you ever have in your life, practically…a […]
Source: Hunter College / hunter.cuny.edu/people/allyson-friedman/ A white professor of a public college in New York City was caught on a hot mic making racist comments during a Feb. 10 Community Education Council meeting about a proposal by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to close or relocate a number of public schools. The educator, who attended the meeting virtually, is now claiming her remarks were taken out of context and that the mic […]
Source: NurPhoto / Getty A report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) earlier this month finds that the Social Security trust could run dry by 2032, a year earlier than previously predicted. According to CBS News, the projection regards the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, one of the two funds from which Social Security benefits are withdrawn. It’s been less than a full calendar year since the CBO […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From political developments in Washington to safety alerts abroad and groundbreaking moments in culture, here is a summary of what you need to know now. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. ✕ State of the Union Address […]
As the BAFTA Awards N-word debacle continues to grow legs, the fallout from the BBC’s decision to allow the slur to air unfettered has expanded. A Black BAFTA judge has since resigned from his post, along with Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan sharing their thoughts on hearing the slurs while attempting to stay composed. Delroy Lindo spoke with Vanity Fair in the wake of this weekend’s BAFTA Awards ceremony, […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From honoring a civil rights giant to remembering a life taken too soon, the update provides essential information to keep us informed and empowered. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. ✕ Honoring a Legacy: Remembering Reverend Jesse […]
Source: ULISES RUIZ / Getty Global travel warnings intensified this week after cartel-related violence struck parts of Mexico. Flights faced disruptions. Officials issued shelter-in-place advisories for tourists. The unrest followed a major security operation in western Mexico. Authorities reportedly killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” He led a powerful cartel and is the biggest blow to the corrupt organization since El Chapo was imprisoned. Violent retaliation erupted […]
