Source: BrianAJackson / Getty Ron Kenoly, the powerhouse gospel singer and worship leader whose vibrant anthems like “Ancient of Days” and “Jesus Is Alive” became Sunday morning staples for Black churches and congregations worldwide, died Feb. 3. He was 81. His death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, who described Kenoly not as an entertainer, but as a faithful servant. “He was never an artist, never an […]
Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS The tea is piping hot on the latest edition of “Trending on the Timeline,” and this time, from unexpected celebrity pairings to serious conversations about justice and accountability, the culture is talking, and we are listening. Here’s a closer look at the stories that had everyone talking about: Love, Football, and the Cardi B Connection The timeline is going wild over Stefon […]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Melinda French Gates is opening up about the emotional toll of seeing her former husband’s name appear in newly released files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. In a recent interview on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, she shared that the disclosures stirred up difficult memories from her marriage and left her feeling deeply affected. ✕ Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for […]
✕ Before Rosa Parks: Claudette Colvin’s Bold Stand Against Segregation In 1955, a 15-year-old girl named Claudette Colvin made a courageous decision that would change the course of history. Riding a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Claudette refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. Her defiance led to her arrest, handcuffing, and imprisonment, a shocking ordeal for someone so young.RELATED: Claudette Colvin, Early Resister In Civil Rights Movement, […]
Source: Matthew Hatcher / Getty A federal judge has confirmed that the slavery exhibit panels from the President’s House Site on Independence Mall in Philadelphia remain intact, following a personal inspection of the dismantled materials. U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe toured the secured storage facility where the panels are currently held and reported no significant damage, though she noted some markings whose origins were unclear. The panels, which document […]
Source: Getty Images For centuries, Black innovation has powered daily life in ways that rarely receive the credit they deserve. Not because the work wasn’t groundbreaking, but because history has a habit of separating brilliance from the people who produced it. As Urban One celebrates 100 Years of Black History, it’s worth stopping to acknowledge how many of the tools, systems, and conveniences we rely on every single day trace […]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Baltimore’s civil rights legacy runs deep, and few names carry as much weight as Lillie May Carroll Jackson. Known across the city as the “Mother of Freedom,” Jackson was not just present for history. She helped shape it. Born in Baltimore on May 25, 1889, Jackson was raised in the Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church, a cornerstone of Black life and activism in the […]
Source: White House X account / Screenshot Anyone who has been paying attention to literally every action the Trump administration has taken since day one of President Donald Trump’s second term knows that political posturing and an attempt to intimidate the opposition are the motivators for the public arrests of activists and journalists who were present during a nonviolent protest at St. Paul’s Cities Church last month. The MAGA-fied federal […]
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. As always, the dynamic duo tackled the heavy hitters affecting our community, sprinkled in some fascinating global news, and wrapped it up with a relationship question that had everyone talking. If you […]
