Source: Douglas Sacha / Getty In April 2025, we reported on the tragic and senseless killing of 61-year-old Black woman Lo-Letha Hall, who was shot and killed by then-81-year-old William J. Brock, who held her at gunpoint, took her belongings, shot her when she tried to flee, and then shot her two more times as the two got into a physical struggle — all because he assumed she was part of […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One IStaying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have, and Sybil Wilkes continues to keep our community in the know with her essential “What We Need to Know” segment. From political shifts that impact our neighborhoods to celebrations of Black entrepreneurship and strides in inclusivity, getting the full picture is vital. This week’s update covers a range of intense political news, sports […]
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.
Source: UCG / Getty As ICE and Border Patrol continue to terrorize communities in the Twin Cities, and President Donald Trump threatens the entire state of Minnesota with a “DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION,” the Department of Homeland Security is only increasing the number of federal agents it is sending to the state. In fact, some 2,000 agents are already deployed to the state, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is promising “hundreds […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One It is time to get informed and stay empowered with the latest edition of “What We Need to Know” with Sybil Wilkes. This segment keeps our community in the loop on the shifting political landscape, economic challenges, and cultural celebrations that matter most to us. From the halls of Congress to the pulpit in Dallas, here is the breakdown of the stories shaping our […]
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty It’s been interesting to watch members of the Trump administration, specifically Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, repeat the falsehood that federal agents have blanket immunity from state prosecution while in the line of duty. First of all, they’re wrong, according to virtually every legal expert who didn’t get their credentials from whoever sold Herschel Walker that police badge. […]
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Gospel music icon and pastor Bishop Hezekiah Walker is sharing a powerful testimony of faith, healing, and resilience after revealing that he is now cancer-free. Walker recently announced that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, a moment he described as devastating. In personal reflections shared both on social media and during public appearances, the award-winning gospel artist opened up about the emotional weight […]
Source: R1 / R1 Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal decided to give ICE (the flying monkey division of the Wicked Witch of the White House) a dose of reality when she warned the reckless masked militia, “You don’t want this smoke.” Straight like that. Sheriff Bilal didn’t mince her words or cower before an administration that rewards cowering; she just stated, in her most full-throated voice, that Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes delivers the latest on “What We Need to Know,” keeping our community informed and empowered. From serious questions about accountability in the justice system to celebrating the unsung heroes of our history, here is the breakdown of the top stories impacting Black America today. ✕
