Source: Craig Barritt / Getty Dear Ms. Colvin, I write to you in the space where grief sharpens memory and love becomes instruction.In the hush where our elders leave us, where our ancestors make room, and where we reckon with the many mistakes we have made as our heroes go on to glory. You left this world on January 13th, and with you went a library, a recipe box, and […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One IStaying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have, and Sybil Wilkes continues to keep our community in the know with her essential “What We Need to Know” segment. From Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, John H. Johnson’s media revolution, and the call for action in racial and economic justice. Today’s update covers a range of news and uplifting lifestyle stories that […]
✕ Welcome to the second episode of Le[e]gal Brief with Lee Merritt, Esq. This week is focused on none other than President Donald Trump and the, uh, unique legal moves he’s been making at both the domestic and international levels. In the wake of Renee Good’s fatal shooting by an ICE agent, there’s been a lot of discussion around the concept of “complete immunity” when it comes to immigration enforcement. […]
UPDATED: 6:30 a.m. ET, Jan. 18, 2021: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., might be the greatest orator in American history. This year would have marked his 92nd birthday, but the civil rights icon’s words and speeches have grown to become timeless while greatly contributing to changing the tide of American history. Not only did King give speeches on the urgency of achieving racial integration in the U.S. but […]
Source: Douglas Sacha / Getty In April 2025, we reported on the tragic and senseless killing of 61-year-old Black woman Lo-Letha Hall, who was shot and killed by then-81-year-old William J. Brock, who held her at gunpoint, took her belongings, shot her when she tried to flee, and then shot her two more times as the two got into a physical struggle — all because he assumed she was part of […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One IStaying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have, and Sybil Wilkes continues to keep our community in the know with her essential “What We Need to Know” segment. From political shifts that impact our neighborhoods to celebrations of Black entrepreneurship and strides in inclusivity, getting the full picture is vital. This week’s update covers a range of intense political news, sports […]
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.
Source: UCG / Getty As ICE and Border Patrol continue to terrorize communities in the Twin Cities, and President Donald Trump threatens the entire state of Minnesota with a “DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION,” the Department of Homeland Security is only increasing the number of federal agents it is sending to the state. In fact, some 2,000 agents are already deployed to the state, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is promising “hundreds […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One It is time to get informed and stay empowered with the latest edition of “What We Need to Know” with Sybil Wilkes. This segment keeps our community in the loop on the shifting political landscape, economic challenges, and cultural celebrations that matter most to us. From the halls of Congress to the pulpit in Dallas, here is the breakdown of the stories shaping our […]
