NEWS

Black voters are a key constituency heading into the 2026 midterms, but reaching voters is a major challenge. The Congressional Black Caucus Institute announced SO VOTE, a civic participation initiative aimed at mobilizing low-propensity and rural Black voters through community outreach, partnerships and digital engagement. The multimillion-dollar initiative will build on proven voter-mobilization strategies while testing new approaches, investing in local organizations and connecting with folks through HBCU campuses, neighborhood cookouts and social media.

Three attorneys from Sher Tremonte LLP are seeking to withdraw as counsel for Diddy in a civil suit against Nexstar Media, citing unpaid legal fees and a breakdown in communication. The lawyers claim Diddy has failed to pay a substantial balance of attorney's fees and expenses, with his last payment coming over six months ago. However, Diddy's spokesperson counters that he switched lawyers because they were overcharging him with unapproved bills. Diddy was recently sentenced to over four years in prison after conviction on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to England with their two children at the end of August and faced immediate challenges. After being told they would not be recognized as working royals, they withdrew their children from school after just two days due to security concerns. The journey from their home to the school placed too heavy a burden on their security team to properly escort the family.

Drake's switching up his style for the "Princess" music video alongside Pinkchyu. In the clip, she gives him a complete makeover with an all-black goth aesthetic featuring a spiked choker, baggy pants, and boots. The two stroll through a mall hitting up Hot Topic, walk through a park, and attend an intimate Medieval Times show together. Pinkchyu has been pulling Drake into her world for weeks after winning his viral dating challenge last month.

Media Take Out confirmed that a Florida bankruptcy judge just gave the green light to a devastating court order: the court is officially putting Dame Dash's life story rights and intellectual property on the auction block to pay off his mounting debts.

New York Fashion Week took over the city from Sept. 10-15, but the style wasn't limited to the runway. Fashion enthusiasts stepped out in bold looks, color-coordinated ensembles and creative styling that showed just how much personality New Yorkers are packing into their outfits this season. While designers held it down indoors, The Root hit the pavement to scope out the stylish looks New Yorkers were serving up.