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Source: Robert Abbott Sengstacke / Getty Black History Month lands in February, Women’s History Month pulls up in March, and together they create the perfect back-to-back reminder that Black women have been shaping this country in ways folks still don’t talk about enough. These celebrations are about more than hashtags, school posters, or the same few names getting recycled every year. They’re also about recognizing the women who saw everyday […]

Source: Roberto Schmidt / Getty As the war on Iran continues, President Donald Trump responded to questions from the press on Monday (March 9) with answers that contradicted themselves, to the point where observers again questioned his mental health. Trump was asked for clarification on his remarks that the war was “very complete,” which differed from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s vow that “this is just the beginning” earlier in […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty In a stunning display of power, symmetry, and sheer will, Nigerian bodybuilder Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekea has claimed the coveted title at the 2026 Arnold Classic. The victory in Columbus, Ohio, marks a monumental achievement for the rising star, solidifying his place among the elite in professional bodybuilding and bringing pride to his home country. Jacked outmuscled a stacked lineup, including fan-favorite Nick Walker and […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In Sybil’s latest ‘What We Need to Know’ segment, she breaks down critical developments at home and abroad, providing the clarity and context we need to stay informed and empowered. From escalating global conflicts to key political races and cultural highlights, here’s a look at the stories impacting our lives right now. ✕ Escalation in the Middle East: Rising Tensions and Global Concerns The […]

Source: OLIVIER TOURON / Getty The president of Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter has resigned after a racist, antisemitic and generally bigoted and violent group chat he participated in got leaked. The N-word-slinging TPUSA leader had to go, otherwise people might think the Charlie Kirk-founded group is the white Christian nationalist organization it definitely is. “The Turning Point USA chapter at Florida International University has been made aware of the recent […]

Source: Lee Lockwood / Getty Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., a civil rights leader and voting rights advocate, has died at 85. According to the New York Times, Lafayette died of a heart attack on Thursday. Lafayette was one of the key organizers during the Civil Rights Movement throughout the ‘60s. He was one of the founding members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which organized many protests for desegregation and […]

Source: sarayut Thaneerat / Getty Growing tensions in Iran have recently brought more attention to the term “sleeper cells.” While it may sound like something from an action movie, it’s a real concept often discussed in intelligence and national security circles. Federal officials have received intercepted communications from Iran believed to be “an operational trigger” for sleeper cells. The topic has come up more frequently after continued strikes across the […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty When readers opened the latest edition of the New Yorker and saw the illustrated portrait accompanying its profile of Wunmi Mosaku, many had the same immediate reaction: Who is that supposed to be? The drawing, rendered in the magazine’s familiar editorial illustration style, shows Mosaku standing stiffly in front of shelves of apothecary jars. She wears a loose blue jacket over a plain shirt. The clothing […]

Source: Attorney Randall Kallinen / Houston Public Media The $1.25 million check recently approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court to settle a federal lawsuit over the death of Fred Harris is not an act of justice. It is, instead, a receipt that documents the cost of doing business for a rapacious carceral machine that views the lives of disabled Black boys as line items in a budget of inevitable […]