Tag: Race

Chocolate City Under Trump: Identity & Power

Washington, D.C. was long ago dubbed Chocolate City in recognition of its significance as a place where Black residents built communities, elected leaders and created a cultural legacy that has shaped America for decades. But under President Donald Trump's second term, a new wave of battles over who controls the capital continues to rock residents and visitors alike. D.C. has long struggled with its lack of statehood, which many fear has opened the floodgates for the federal government to meddle in local affairs.

ICE Goes Quiet: How The Agency Became Everyday

Despite public attention on Immigration and Customs Enforcement dying down in recent months, the agency is quietly reshaping daily life far beyond the border. From Haitian immigrants in Ohio to university campuses, tax databases, and fake federal agent scams, ICE's reach now extends into neighborhoods and airports across the country. What remains uncertain is just how much power the agency will ultimately hold.

Black Stars in Iconic White Character Roles

After almost 30 years, a new iteration of "The Thomas Crown Affair" will be making its way to audiences soon, and it's all thanks to Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. Jordan will star in the titular role in a fresh take on the classic, marking the first time the iconic role will be played by a Black man.

Cardi B on Carmelo Anthony Verdict: A Race Thing

Cardi B believes Karmelo Anthony's 35-year prison sentence has more to do with the color of his skin than the evidence after he was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025.

Academic Urges Studios to Halt Hiring British Actors Who Show Disrespect Toward Black Americans

A Black British actor's comments spark controversy over the portrayal of Black Americans in Hollywood. Explore the debate around diversity, representation, and unity.

Exposing False Claims Regarding African American Communities in MAGA Rhetoric

MAGA supporters have long used controversial stunts, hateful conspiracy theories and straight-up lies to rage-bait Black Americans. But while those tactics might have drawn a crowd before, we have grown tired. We are not falling for it anymore.

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Kanye West Headless Corpse Music Video

Kanye West is losing his head over his latest music video -- literally -- and wife Bianca Censori is the one calling the shots. Ye dropped the bizarre visual for "OK," his track featuring Don Toliver, and Bianca planted her husband squarely on a morgue table for the occasion. The video shows Kanye as a headless corpse while a team of doctors operates on his body, pulling strange objects from inside his torso.

Black August: Prison Protests & Resistance Legacy

This Friday marks a historic milestone for one of the country's most controversial Black liberation protests: Black August. It's been nearly 55 years since the first observance took shape inside California's San Quentin State Prison. Black August grew from a turbulent chapter in history marked by prison uprisings, political radicalism, racial injustice and the deaths of men including Black Panther member George Jackson who became symbols of resistance.

Tupac Murder Trial: Keefe D Back In Court Day 2

The murder trial for alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis rolls into Day 2 and it's expected to be wild after yesterday's opening arguments, which were 30 years in the making. Keefe is accused of planning the murder of the legendary rapper and allegedly produced the gun used to kill Tupac, though prosecutors say he wasn't the trigger man that fateful night.

Cardi B Explains Her Strength to Leave Offset

Cardi B opened up on Jay Shetty's podcast about finding the strength to leave Offset, revealing she was crying and hurt every day as her marriage broke down and that her vulnerability was weaponized against her.

Solange Knowles Honors Hayden Panettiere After Tragic Death

Following Hayden Panettiere's tragic passing at age 36, Solange Knowles honors her Bring It On co-star with a heartfelt reflection on youth, fame, and friendship.