Source: Paras Griffin / Getty MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival, named one of the nation’s top festivals by Newsweek and Miami New Times’ Best Music Festival for 2025, returns to Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8, 2026. In its 19th year, JITG Music Fest celebrates Black music and culture, uniting icons for a dynamic weekend. Hosted by the City of Miami […]
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty For Black people sensitive to cruel ironies, this week requires a lot of deep breaths. Monday was the federal holiday dedicated to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the larger struggle for equality and freedom his name represents to most of us. But Tuesday, Jan. 20, marked the one-year anniversary of the large-scale attack on everything he embodied and stood for. It’s the day […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One In this edition of “What We Need to Know,” we are looking at stories that celebrate our history, protect our finances, and reconnect our spirits. From the political landscape to heartwarming family stories, ensuring we start our day informed and aware. Let’s dive into the key updates you need to know. ✕ President Trump’s Anniversary and Accomplishments On the first anniversary of his return […]
Source: Jack Manning / Getty As videos of armed members of the new Black Panther Party re-emerging in public circulate on social media, a familiar question has begun to float online, especially in white progressive spaces: “Can white people join the Black Panther Party for Self Defense?” It’s a question that immediately raises a deeper historical one. Not just whether white participation ever existed, but what it actually meant, and […]
Source: Anadolu / Getty Here’s a simple truth: ICE and Border Patrol are engaging in racial profiling. The Trump administration, specifically the Department of Homeland Security, continues to deny that immigration cops are stopping and detaining people based on their skin color and accent, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has even scolded reporters for suggesting that they do, despite the fact that the Trump administration has taken legal battles all […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One In this edition of “What We Need to Know,” we are looking at stories that celebrate our history, protect our finances, and reconnect our spirits. From the enduring wisdom of the King family to the brilliance of a hidden figure in STEM, today’s news is all about staying informed and empowered. ✕ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. First up, as the nation reflects […]
Source: Jamie Squire / Getty Indiana Wins CFB National Championship, Completes 16-0 Perfect Season The Indiana Hoosiers capped off a historic season with a thrilling 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship, securing their first national title in program history. The win completed a perfect 16-0 season, a feat not achieved since Yale in 1894, and marked the culmination of one of the most […]
Source: Express / Getty Every year, people always trot out the same old tired tropes and quotes in a weak effort to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., almost always ignoring his call for economic and racial equity. Many get stuck on a dream or what they think they know about him. But few ever grapple with the true crux of Dr. King’s work and the clarion call […]
Source: Universal History Archive / Getty America honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. every January with words we admire and actions we avoid. Folks quote his dream but ignore his warnings. They celebrate the speech while overlooking the moral mandate. This country nods and smiles at “I have a dream” and turns away from the logic that insists on living it. If Dr. King were alive today and looking around […]
