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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 […]

Source: ANNABELLE GORDON / Getty Back in January, Florida Rep. Neal Dunn announced his retirement from Congress after serving five terms. While rumors may have floated around regarding the 73-year-old’s declining health, Dunn had not addressed those rumors or talked about any illnesses he might be suffering from, nor had he spoken at all about why he chose not to seek re-election, apart from wanting to spend time with his grandchildren. But […]

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 […]

Kiki Shepard, who served as the co-host of the popular Showtime At The Apollo, has died. According to her rep, Kiki Shepard suffered a heart attack while in Los Angeles on Monday (March 16). TMZ broke the news and obtained details from Kiki Shepard’s rep that the longtime dancer, actress, and co-host suffered a massive heart attack, adding that the loss was unexpected. Shepard was born Chiquita Renee Shepard in […]

Source: halbergman / Getty I was today years old when I found out the state of Washington has no income tax whatsoever. As you can imagine, that doesn’t help when it’s trying to balance the budget. In an effort to manage the state’s growing deficit, the state legislature has passed a bill imposing what’s been labeled a “millionaire tax” on high earners.  According to KUOW, the 51-46 vote came after […]