Source: DJ Michael Watts / General Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural giant. Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has left a deep void not only in the music industry, but in the heart of the city he helped shape for decades. From mixtapes to radio waves, Watts’ influence was woven into […]
Grady Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the hit 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. According to reports, Grady Demond Wilson died of cancer at his home in California. TMZ broke the news of Grady Demond Wilson’s passing, who professionally went by his middle name during his acting career. From 1972 to 1977, Wilson was one of the main cast members on NBC’s hit […]
Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Don Lemon was arrested. A Black journalist now operating independently, Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in connection with a January protest at a church in St. Paul, Minn., where he was livestreaming opposition to federal immigration enforcement. Lemon was arrested nearly two weeks later, far from the scene itself, in a move that feels less like routine law enforcement and more like […]
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty LOS ANGELES — Former cable news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested. According to Don Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, Lemon was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles on Thursday night while he was covering the Grammy awards. Lemon came under scrutiny following an anti-ICE demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this month, where he went inside with a camera and microphone. […]
Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Wednesday (January 28), FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The move comes after FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated investigations that fall in line with the long-held grievances of President Donald Trump, including his repeated claims that that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. […]
Source: @freemahertarabishi Instagram / Screenshot In case you need more proof that ICE is an inherently vile institution, a Texas man currently detained by ICE was refused permission to attend his son’s funeral. According to CNN, Maher Tarabishi was the primary caregiver for his son Wael, who suffered from Pompe disease. After Maher was detained by ICE, Wael’s health greatly declined. He was rushed to the hospital in November with […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes reminds us daily to “be informed, be empowered,” and today’s “What We Need to Know” segment underscores why that message is so critical. From civil rights protests involving prominent Black journalists to major shifts in government policy and the entertainment industry. Here is a breakdown of the critical updates you need on your radar right now. ✕ Don Lemon’s Arrest Raises Press […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes reminds us daily to “be informed, be empowered,” and this week’s “What We Need to Know” segment underscores why that message is so critical. From attacks on our political leaders to significant economic shifts and a major win for cultural preservation, the latest news directly impacts our communities. Staying aware is the first step toward creating change and protecting our interests. Let’s […]
Source: Scott Olson / Getty The Trump administration has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to bolster U.S. security at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Milan and Cortina, Italy, next month — and many Italians are angry about it. They’re so angry, in fact, that officials in both nations are scrambling to assure the public that the federal agents being sent to Italy aren’t there […]
