Tag: Race

Nearly a decade after Rachel Dolezal became the face of one of the most infamous identity scandals in recent American history, another white woman has found herself at the center of a very similar controversy in Philadelphia. Hannah Gann, a teacher and activist known for her work in local racial justice and pro-Palestinian organizing, misrepresented herself as Black, Palestinian and Tunisian for years. In an apology posted online, Gann described herself as a white woman of Jewish heritage, acknowledging that she hid the truth about her background and lied to everyone in her life about who she was.

John Boyd Jr., founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says Black farmers are suffering under the Trump administration after three decades of advocacy in Washington. He claims canceled agricultural grants and policies to increase foreign beef imports are pushing struggling farmers closer to losing their land. Boyd is frustrated that previous administrations provided billion-dollar funding and access to policymakers, while Trump has excluded him from White House events. He's also calling out Black leaders, athletes, and wealthy Americans for remaining silent as hundreds of farmers face foreclosure.

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.

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.

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 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.