- 1 month ago
For generations, earning a college degree represented a pathway to success, financial stability, and upward mobility for Black families. However, following the pandemic, there was a noticeable drop in Black college enrollment, though recent trends in...
- 1 month ago
June in El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río Porciúncula—Los Angeles’ original name—celebrates its foundation in 1781 by 44 settlers from Spanish Mexico, over half of whom were of African descent. In this City of Angels, weeken...
- 1 month ago
A congresswoman from Ohio is making substantial strides in the intersection of personal-care products and reproductive health issues impacting Black and Latino women. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Democrat, recently unveiled the Health & Endocrine Resear...
- 1 month ago
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — DeMarcus Cousins, a former NBA All-Star center, has been suspended for the remainder of the season in Puerto Rico’s basketball league following an incident with fans that escalated into a brawl during a recent game. The 34-yea...
- 1 month ago
Amidst escalating protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles, rumors emerged about a Craigslist advertisement purportedly hiring individuals to incite riots. However, no such legitimate ad exists; instead, a prank ad placed by podcasters for...
- 1 month ago
Recently, President Donald Trump claimed that the nation's murder rate has "plummeted by 28%" since his administration began. Local police data indeed reflects a decline in the murder rate, a trend that has persisted for several years. Interestingly,...
- 1 month ago
The 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls emerged as a formidable basketball squad, boasting emerging talents such as guard Michael Jordan and forward Scottie Pippen. However, their aspirations were thwarted by their adversaries, the Detroit Pistons, who had repea...
- 1 month ago
Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to securing victory on the basketball court. Whether tasked with guarding the opposing team's star player or nailing a crucial game-winning shot, he was always read...
- 1 month ago
On May 20, over 100 individuals convened at the Sacramento County Board of Education to discuss the disheartening findings of the Black Student Achievement Landscape Analysis report. This comprehensive assessment, initiated in fall 2023, revealed tha...
- 1 month ago
Ananda Lewis, renowned as a prominent MTV host, became a television icon in the 1990s. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 52 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer, confirmed by her family via a social media update on Wednesday. Her sister, La...
- 1 month ago
The 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia once again celebrated women in the arts, despite facing weather-related delays before finally launching at the esteemed Mann Center. Founded by Amir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, this 17...
- 1 month ago
In California, small businesses—from sole proprietorships to SMEs—constitute approximately 99% of all enterprises, driving over 7 million jobs. Recognizing their significance, Governor Jerry Brown established the Office of the Small Business Advocate...
- 1 month ago
NEW YORK — This autumn, Michelle Obama unveils her latest literary endeavor, shifting focus from politics to a captivating narrative centered on fashion. On social media, she revealed that “The Look” will debut on November 4, published by the Crown P...
- 1 month ago
OAKMONT, Pa. — For Chase Johnson, the last player to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open, memories of watching Tiger Woods are vivid. Uniquely, he stands alone as the only competitor of Black heritage among the 156 participants at Oakmont, coinciding w...
- 1 month ago
WASHINGTON — Filings for unemployment benefits in the U.S. reached their highest mark in eight months last week, though they remain historically low amid rising apprehensions regarding potential tariff impacts on the economy.New jobless claims incre...