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Source: Donald Trump is dealing with the fallout of his most recent out-of-pocket and racist move yet after sharing a video that depicted the Obamas as apes.  Even his most faithful Republicans are calling for him to apologize—including Senator Tim Scott—but one person who’s doubling down on their MAGA allegiance is Mike Tyson.  The heavyweight champ was on Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox when Trump came up. First, Watters brought […]

Source: Bettmann / Getty Black athletes have consistently redefined sports, breaking barriers and creating moments that transcend the game. Instrumental in shaping the landscape of sports, Black athletes have been breaking barriers, and inspiring social change through their excellence and resilience. Today, African Americans continue to dominate and redefine national sports, using their platforms to advocate for equality, challenge stereotypes, and inspire global audiences. Here are the top 10 most […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One In a world that moves fast, staying informed is key to our empowerment. Sybil Wilkes is back with “What We Need to Know,” delivering the essential headlines that impact our community. From constitutional debates shaking up Washington to celebrating Black excellence and health awareness, here’s a look at the stories that matter this week. Here is a breakdown of the critical updates you need […]

Source: Jason Miller / Getty During a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Deion Sanders covered several topics, but one answer stood out. Asked about a possible NFL coaching future, Sanders delivered a clear and immediate response. He said nothing could convince him to make that jump. Sanders tied his stance directly to his son’s recent experience in the league. He explained that last season changed how he views the […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty In a tragic turn of events, Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade and the son of renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, has passed away at the age of 27. The heartbreaking announcement was confirmed by Lil Jon in a statement to TMZ on Thursday. Lil Jon expressed his profound grief, saying, “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, […]

Source: Bettmann / Getty Late last month, we reported that the National Park Service began removing a slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia in compliance with Trump’s executive order, titled the “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” which the White House claimed was an order aimed at correcting “a concerted and widespread effort to rewrite our Nation’s history.” The memorial honored the lives of the nine enslaved people held there […]

Source: James Manning – PA Images / Getty It’s been relatively quiet on the Kamala Harris front since the 2024 election. Outside of a few interviews, speeches, and post-election appearances, she’s largely stayed out of the constant digital noise that usually follows major political figures. For many supporters and critics alike, it’s felt like Harris was taking a step back from the internet altogether. That calm didn’t last long, though. […]

Source: Nike / NIke If there’s one thing the Trump administration will never take a break from, it’s reinforcing white supremacy by validating white people who think they are victims of non-white supremacy. Between the vice president assuring America’s Caucasians that they “no longer have to apologize for being white” — a thing white people have never in the history of ever-dom collectively apologized for — the administration pouncing all […]

Source: Jason Armond / Getty Let’s stop pretending we weren’t warned. Back in 2024, when the National Association of Black Journalists rolled out the stage and microphone for Donald Trump, rank-and-file members and leaders said exactly what would happen next.  Critics said you cannot platform a man who has built a political career on humiliating, targeting, and dehumanizing Black journalists and then pretend you are strengthening the profession. They said […]