Source: Getty Images For centuries, Black innovation has powered daily life in ways that rarely receive the credit they deserve. Not because the work wasn’t groundbreaking, but because history has a habit of separating brilliance from the people who produced it. As Urban One celebrates 100 Years of Black History, it’s worth stopping to acknowledge how many of the tools, systems, and conveniences we rely on every single day trace […]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Baltimore’s civil rights legacy runs deep, and few names carry as much weight as Lillie May Carroll Jackson. Known across the city as the “Mother of Freedom,” Jackson was not just present for history. She helped shape it. Born in Baltimore on May 25, 1889, Jackson was raised in the Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church, a cornerstone of Black life and activism in the […]
Source: White House X account / Screenshot Anyone who has been paying attention to literally every action the Trump administration has taken since day one of President Donald Trump’s second term knows that political posturing and an attempt to intimidate the opposition are the motivators for the public arrests of activists and journalists who were present during a nonviolent protest at St. Paul’s Cities Church last month. The MAGA-fied federal […]
Source: Reach Media / Urban One Jasmine Sanders and DL Hughley are back at it on The DL Hughley Show, serving up the latest “Jazzy Report” with the kind of raw honesty and humor our community relies on. As always, the dynamic duo tackled the heavy hitters affecting our community, sprinkled in some fascinating global news, and wrapped it up with a relationship question that had everyone talking. If you […]
Source: Photo Credit: Robin Lori / The Break Club Grammy Brunch Los Angeles was buzzing last weekend as the stars rolled in for the annual Breakfast Club Pre-Grammy Brunch, and the guest list did not disappoint. From R&B hitmaker and podcast favorite Tank to legendary singer-songwriter Eric Roberson, the celebration felt equal parts reunion, tribute, and cultural moment. The music industry’s elites also paid it forward, creating a scholarship fund […]
Source: Education Images / Getty Target is once again the target of public ire, as Minnesotans are demanding that the company take a stand against ICE. You might be wondering why Target, of all companies, is being asked to say something. That’s because, according to the New York Times, the retailer’s headquarters are located in Minneapolis. Target has remained relatively silent about ICE’s activities in the city, despite a video […]
Source: Interim Archives / Getty The African American community has been shaped by visionaries whose courage, intellect, and resilience changed the course of history. From the fight against slavery and segregation to advancements in education, science, politics, and the arts, Black leaders have consistently transformed adversity into progress. These figures were not only influential in their own time, but laid foundations that continue to impact generations today. What makes these […]
Source: JDawnInk / Getty This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. As we reflect on our stories, this centennial is not only a moment of celebration but a call to urgency, a reminder that protecting, preserving, and uplifting Black history matters now more than ever. Let’s take a look back at how we got here and why this year carries such deep significance. Source: Photo Researchers / […]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty When Nicki Minaj walked into that Trump Accounts Summit event a few days ago, wrapped in white fur, she didn’t just enter a room. She arrived lacquered, weaponized, and curated for impact. Her hair fell smooth and pin-straight with that precise, studio-perfect side part and not a strand daring to misbehave. The nails were colorful, long, and reminded me of my parrot’s talons. And her […]
