Source: Reach Media / Radio One Here’s what we need to know today, delivered by the one and only Sybil Wilkes. Staying informed is a powerful tool for our community, helping us navigate the world and advocate for the change we want to see. ✕
Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Despite the GOP and President Donald Trump saying otherwise, the American economy ain’t doing so hot. Sadly, the adage that when white America catches a cold, Black people catch the flu is proving true, as Black women are disproportionately unemployed compared to the national average. According to Black Enterprise, the delayed September jobs report revealed that the unemployment rate for Black women increased from 6.7% […]
Source: FatCamera / Getty Mercedes Wells, a Black woman in Indiana, went viral earlier this month after releasing a video showing herself being sent home from a hospital despite being in active labor. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) introduced a bill in Congress that aims to prevent hospitals from turning away women while they’re in labor. According to NBC News, the Women Expansion for Learning and Labor Safety Act, or WELLS […]
Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty This month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Revere, Massachusetts, detained a woman who has family ties to none other than White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. In fact, the woman is the mother of Leavitt’s brother’s son. According to ABC News, Leavitt’s brother, Michael Leavitt, said his 11-year-old son has lived with him since he was born, but he maintains a relationship with his […]
Source: utah778 / Getty As the deadline for the end of certain Affordable Care Act subsidies quickly approaches, the majority party can’t get on the same page about its extension. After eight Senate Democrats caved on the most significant shutdown demand in hopes of a mere vote on extending expiring ACA tax credits, House Republicans are refusing to comply. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, reports indicate that House Republicans […]
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Source: Reach Media / Radio One Here’s what we need to know today, delivered by the one and only Sybil Wilkes. Staying informed is a powerful tool for our community, helping us navigate the world and advocate for the change we want to see. ✕
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Every year after Thanksgiving, millions gear up for a shopping marathon known as Black Friday. But where did this retail frenzy actually come from? The story isn’t as simple as stores finally getting “in the black” for the year. In fact, the term “Black Friday” was first etched into American history in 1869, long before it was tied to shopping. That year, a pair of greedy […]
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Lenny Kravitz experienced an unforgettable and painful moment during his recent concert in Brisbane, Australia. While performing on November 21 as part of his Blue Electric Light tour, the 61-year-old rock icon had four of his dreadlocks ripped from his head by an overly enthusiastic fan. The shocking incident occurred during his performance of “Let Love Rule,” a song known for its intimate and interactive […]
