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Source: David Corio / Getty Over 40 years after his first presidential campaign and call for a Rainbow Coalition, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s transformative presidential campaigns offer a framework for sustaining opposition to extremist economic and political policies. His political challenge was as much about the presidency as it was about shifting culture and values.  Through his work and words, Jackson sought to build collective power at scale. A look back […]

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 the halls of power in Washington to the streets of Las Vegas, staying informed is the first step toward empowerment. This segment highlights critical updates that impact our political future, our history, and the safety of our children, reminding us that […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty Black history includes countless figures whose impact runs deep, even if their names remain less familiar. While some leaders dominate textbooks, many others worked quietly behind the scenes, changed systems from within, or laid foundations for future progress. Their stories span centuries, disciplines, and movements. Today’s list highlights 20 unsung heroes in Black history whose contributions deserve wider recognition, especially during Black History Month. […]

Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty America loves to pretend historical progress is a relay race in which the past generation hands over all the freedoms they worked for to the next generation with a sweaty optimism and a Nell Carter smile. And then you realize that America isn’t a sitcom; it’s more like Game of Thrones in which blood feuds, hatred, and fiery clashes are not only expected, they are […]

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. Today’s news covers the passing of a civil rights icon, a significant legal victory for historical truth, the real birthplace of Mardi Gras, and a rising star in winter sports. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. ✕ […]

Source: USGirl / Getty America has gotten so committed to laundering its conscience that even the word Black in Black History is now being handled like contraband, even in institutions that were literally built to preserve it. Which brings us to Florida A&M (FAMU). Last week, FAMU found itself in the surreal position of having to publicly clarify that the word Black is, in fact, allowed in Black History Month. […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In a stirring interview on The Nightly Spirit, host Darlene McCoy spoke with composer Nolan Williams Jr. about his powerful new social justice hymn, “Just Like Selma.” The song arrives as a timely anthem, coinciding with the 100-year celebration of Black History Month and serving as a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice. Williams explained that the inspiration […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One D.L. Hughley’s Notes from the GED Section, DL delivers a sharp critique of the complaints surrounding recent Super Bowl halftime performances. With his trademark blend of humor and hard-hitting truth, Hughley dismantled the idea that artists like Bad Bunny or Kendrick Lamar are “polarizing” simply because they celebrate specific cultural identities. He challenged the expectation that every piece of entertainment must be universally understood or […]

Ricky Flores Death will not, and arguably cannot on any given occasion, ever arrive with any form of convenience. Even if you’re by the bedside to witness it happening, be it days or mere minutes before a loved one takes their last breath, the loss of a life will always feel like there simply wasn’t enough time. Sadly, we are feeling that immensely as a community right now with the […]