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History Made: Mary Sheffield Joins Growing Ranks Of Black Women Mayors

The 2025 Election Night didn’t just create headlines; it marked a historical moment in Detroit. Voters broke a 324-year barrier by electing Mary Sheffield as the city’s inaugural female and Black mayor. Her triumph signifies more than just progress; it exemplifies the empowering influence of Black...

Black Children Hit Hardest By Wave Of Head Start Closures Across The U.S.

As the government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, Head Start, the renowned initiative established to enhance school readiness for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, has run out of funding.Experts indicate that the funding halt, effective November 1, threatens the educatio...

Black Wealth Starts With Land — Inside The Movement To Close The Housing Gap

The initiative "Property is Power!" aims to enhance home and community ownership. In the U.S., property transcends mere land; it symbolizes power, access, and stability, influencing who thrives and who is marginalized. As reported by Redfin, Black homeownership plummeted to 43.9% in the second quart...

Lawmakers Pass Bill To Simplify Financial Aid For Black Foster Students

Governor Gavin Newsom has recently enacted Assembly Bill 243, designed to facilitate access to financial aid for at-risk youth pursuing higher education. Authored by Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley), this pivotal legislation aims to dismantle barriers faced by young individuals invol...

From Track To Advocacy: Olympian Chaunté Lowe’s Mission To Fight Breast Cancer

Chaunté Lowe, a four-time Olympian and bronze medalist, is sharing her narrative following a diagnosis of triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma, a notably aggressive form of breast cancer, in June 2019.At 34, Lowe began self-examinations after learning about a fellow Olympian diagnosed with br...

Donald Trump’s Dig At Biden Turns Sour When Viewers Recall His Own Clumsiness

Donald Trump has returned to his favored hobby of criticizing Joe Biden, but this time it raises questions about his own insecurities. In a recent speech, Trump distracted from substantive policy discussions by focusing on the stairs of Air Force One. He derided what he termed the “children's stairs...

Black Voters Front And Center In Prop. 50’s Aftermath

With over 8 million votes tallied, California's Proposition 50 has been decisively accepted, garnering 64% against 36%. This achievement marks a notable political success for Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, who promoted the initiative as vital in preserving democracy and mitigating the influence o...

Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Brought Back From Dubai To Face Attempted Murder Case

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates back to the United States to confront an attempted murder charge linked to a shooting incident that occurred in Miami in May, authorities confirmed on Thursday. Brown, aged 37, had been residing in Dubai since a...

Former Laker Christian Wood Reportedly Shot At Intruders During Break-In

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Wood reportedly discharged a firearm at a group attempting to unlawfully enter a residence he was occupying in Sherman Oaks, as stated by the Los Angeles Police Department. This incident transpired around 1 p.m. when three male individuals allegedly forced...

Donald Trump’s Envy Shows As He Tries To Emulate International Leader’s Charisma

President Donald Trump couldn't conceal his jealousy as he boasted to Senate Republicans about wanting his Cabinet to embody the fear and subservience he recently observed within another world leader’s entourage—China’s President Xi Jinping. This declaration, made during a White House breakfast on W...

White Man’s Attempt To Provoke Black Security Guard Ends In Total Embarrassment

A trip to the DMV is often dreaded, and a recent incident exemplifies this sentiment. In a remarkably chaotic scene, a man provoked a well-built security guard while waiting for his license renewal. This confrontation quickly gained traction on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, accompa...

Sacramento State Hoops Start Strong As Both Teams Celebrate Season-Opening Victories

Three triumphant debuts unfolded in Sacramento State basketball this week, heralding the start of the 2025-26 season.The most eagerly anticipated introduction was that of former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby, who helmed the men’s team to a decisive 103-79 victory over Dominican on November 4. T...

Trump’s Rambling Speech About “Ugly Shirts” Starts Endless Online Jokes

President Donald Trump continues to harbor grudges, evident from his recent remarks at the America Business Forum in Miami. During his speech on November 5, 2025, he made headlines not for his political discourse but for rehashing an embarrassing teleprompter malfunction from his United Nations addr...

Kevin Durant’s Shade Toward Tee Morant Has Fans Convinced a Trade Is Coming

Houston Rockets’ superstar Kevin Durant, a formidable force on the basketball court and a savvy social media provocateur, displayed his signature style of banter courtside on Wednesday night. He directed a pointed comment at Tee Morant, father of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, during the Rockets...

“The View” Turns Uncontrollable As Whoopi Goldberg Goes Rogue On Trump Topic

Whoopi Goldberg, 69, expressed her grievances with “The View” producers live during a recent episode of the ABC daytime talk show. Together with Sunny Hostin and fellow panelists, they deliberated on President Donald Trump's strange statements and actions. Trump, 79, stirred controversy by claiming...