Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. Today’s news covers the passing of a civil rights icon, a significant legal victory for historical truth, the real birthplace of Mardi Gras, and a rising star in winter sports. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. ✕ […]
Source: USGirl / Getty America has gotten so committed to laundering its conscience that even the word Black in Black History is now being handled like contraband, even in institutions that were literally built to preserve it. Which brings us to Florida A&M (FAMU). Last week, FAMU found itself in the surreal position of having to publicly clarify that the word Black is, in fact, allowed in Black History Month. […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One In a stirring interview on The Nightly Spirit, host Darlene McCoy spoke with composer Nolan Williams Jr. about his powerful new social justice hymn, “Just Like Selma.” The song arrives as a timely anthem, coinciding with the 100-year celebration of Black History Month and serving as a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice. Williams explained that the inspiration […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One D.L. Hughley’s Notes from the GED Section, DL delivers a sharp critique of the complaints surrounding recent Super Bowl halftime performances. With his trademark blend of humor and hard-hitting truth, Hughley dismantled the idea that artists like Bad Bunny or Kendrick Lamar are “polarizing” simply because they celebrate specific cultural identities. He challenged the expectation that every piece of entertainment must be universally understood or […]
Ricky Flores Death will not, and arguably cannot on any given occasion, ever arrive with any form of convenience. Even if you’re by the bedside to witness it happening, be it days or mere minutes before a loved one takes their last breath, the loss of a life will always feel like there simply wasn’t enough time. Sadly, we are feeling that immensely as a community right now with the […]
Source: Bettmann / Getty Black coaches have made significant contributions to sports, breaking barriers and inspiring generations. Playing a crucial role in sports, Black coaches in sports began breaking barriers, fostering diversity, and inspiring future generations. The first Black coach in professional sports, Fritz Pollard, became a trailblazer in 1921 as co-coach of the Akron Pros in the NFL, paving the way for greater representation. Today, Black coaches bring unique […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From the halls of Congress to the global stage of the 2026 Olympics, the latest update touches on critical issues of accountability, political respect, and the enduring spirit of Black excellence. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. […]
Cunaplus_M.Faba Black History Month will see many brands across the world making monetary gain off the Black dollar, but isn’t it about time we start keeping it in the family? We’re talking about money, of course, and building generational wealth by learning how to invest it the right way. That’s where we come in with this helpful guide to achieving generational wealth, specifically for Black families, given the occasion at […]
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Of all the times President Donald Trump has been openly bigoted and disparaging of entire ethnic groups, he probably never expected that a simple AI-generated image of Barack and Michelle Obama depicted as apes would be the thing he was compelled to spend a whole week explaining away as he defended himself from an endless barrage of well-earned racism accusations. The commander-in-they’re-eating-the-cats-they’re-eating-the-pets is suddenly […]
