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Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Rikers Island has been an infamous institution in New York City for decades now. It has been the subject of public scrutiny, rap lyrics, social justice movements, and most notably, the prison where Korey Wise, one of the Exonerated Five, was sent to at just 16 years old. The conditions are deplorable, the inmates are violent, and the correctional officers who run the facility aren’t […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Dec. 16, a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns—a Black teenager whose courage reshaped American education—was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. In 1951, Johns led a student walkout at her segregated Virginia high school, a bold act that helped dismantle school segregation nationwide. The unveiling marked a powerful shift in historical memory: her statue replaced that of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee. According […]

Source: Kizzy Cox / Kizzy Cox Randy Quarterman had been fighting for years to keep the land given to his family after emancipation by their enslaver, George Adam Keller. Decade after decade, those 10 acres were being whittled away by eminent domain because, like many early Black landowners, they didn’t have a clear title for the property. So when he opened an email from Sarah Eisner, an unknown white woman, […]

Source: UCG / Getty Nationally, we’re in the grip of compounding crises – especially for Black and brown communities. Just when we think we’ve caught our breath after the last newscycle, another wave forces us to ask: How do we fight while treading water at the same time?  The answer: Find hope, then turn that hope into action. So what’s our call-to-action right now?  The organizers of the No Kings […]

Source: peekskillherald / peekskillherald Community members in Peekskill are organizing in support of 42-year-old Damar Fields, following the release of a video showing him being tased, kicked, and struck by a police officer during an arrest on Dec. 3 at Riverfront Green Park. According to the Peekskill Herald, the video, shared by community activist Darrell Davis, who serves as a spokesperson for Fields’ family, sparked widespread outrage and led to […]

✕ Sybil Wilkes delivers an essential roundup of the headlines shaping Black America today, spotlighting major developments in Texas politics, bold steps for labor justice in New York, and standout achievements in sports and cultural history. The political landscape in Texas is experiencing dramatic shifts as Republicans fight to regain ground, yet are facing unexpected setbacks. New data points to waning support for President Trump and a surge of Democratic […]

Source: Christian Rose / Getty The childhood home of Nina Simone in Tryon, North Carolina, has been fully restored after being saved from demolition. The restoration is part of a movement to protect Black heritage and cultural sites across the United States. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced the restoration news in November, after a near decade-long fight to protect the home. Preservation is an expression of what […]

Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Michelle Obama said that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, had plans to see Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, the same day of their tragic deaths. The former first lady, 61, said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday night that former President Obama knew the acclaimed filmmaker for “many years.” “We were supposed to be seeing them that night — last night,” she […]

Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Atlanta’s State Farm Arena has solidified its reputation as a premier entertainment destination, earning a spot among the world’s top venues in Billboard’s 2025 rankings. The arena was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 globally in the category of non-stadium venues with a capacity exceeding 15,000. Between October 2024 and September 2025, State Farm Arena grossed over $121 million and welcomed […]