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, the hip-hop world is buzzing over Nicki Minaj’s recent political statements. The rap icon made waves after speaking at a Trump summit, leading to a firestorm of reactions from fans and critics alike. Here’s a closer look at the stories that had everyone talking about: […]
Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty The Trump administration’s distortion of laws like the KKK Act and FACE Act in targeting Black organizers in Minneapolis is a part of its broader effort to realign the American status quo back toward white supremacy and elite control. Combined with efforts to roll back other civil rights protections and enforcement mechanisms, the Trump administration wants to reset the standards by which we judge our […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes returns with “What We Need to Know,” keeping our community informed and empowered. In her latest Sybil cuts through the noise to bring us the headlines that matter most to Black America. From political showdowns in Washington to urgent community alerts, staying plugged in isn’t just about reading the news—it’s about survival and empowerment. Here is the breakdown of the critical stories […]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Nicki Minaj recently made headlines by flaunting her newly acquired Trump Gold Card, a controversial immigration initiative introduced by former President Donald Trump. The card, which Minaj showcased on her X account with the caption “Welp…,” is a fast-track pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship, requiring a $1 million contribution to the U.S. Treasury and a $15,000 non-refundable processing fee. In the wake of Nicki […]
Sly Dunbar, a Grammy Award-winning drummer and a member of the production duo Sly & Robbie, has died. Along with the late Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar formed the Taxi Records label in 1980 and worked with a bevy of musical greats both within and beyond the confines of reggae and dub. Sly Dunbar’s wife informed The Jamaican Gleaner publication about her husband’s passing, sharing a brief statement regarding his loss. […]
Alex Pretti’s family is speaking out after the 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal immigration agents, accusing President Donald Trump and his administration of spreading “sickening lies” about what happened. Source: OCTAVIO JONES / Getty The Guardian reports the family said they were “heartbroken but also very angry” after Trump and his officials referred to Pretti as a “gunman” who approached Border Patrol agents. The family statement […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes returns with “What We Need to Know,” keeping our community informed and empowered. This segment brings critical news impacting us directly, from demands for justice in Minneapolis to important consumer recalls and a celebration of a trailblazing ancestor. Here’s a breakdown of the essential updates. ✕ Justice Demands in Minneapolis Federal agents in Minneapolis are under intense scrutiny following the fatal shooting […]
Source: imageBROKER/Raimund Linke / Getty If you’ve ever been outside during a deep freeze or a violent summer storm and heard a sound like a gunshot ringing through the neighborhood, you aren’t hearing things. And no, it isn’t necessarily trouble down the street. It might actually be Mother Nature acting out in a way that sounds like straight-up out of a science fiction. We are talking about exploding trees. Yes, […]
Source: Boris Smelov Facebook video / Screenshot ICE shot and killed another person on the street in Minneapolis today. The New York Times reports the shooting happened near West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, near a Glam Doll Donuts location. Video posted to Facebook shows the shooting from a close distance. Trigger Warning: Although you don’t see any blood, the video itself is upsetting. In the video, at least 5 […]
