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In a remarkable display of creativity and financial insight, the student team from Fisk University won the top prize at the 2026 #IYKYK Pitch Competition. They earned a $40,000 scholarship for their...
A large banner featuring the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk now hangs prominently from the façade of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C. This has ignited a...
As voters across Texas cast their ballots in high-stakes primaries on March 3, 2026, Black Texans are facing more than just candidate choices. They are dealing with tough questions about...
Allyson Friedman is an associate professor at Hunter College. She has faced significant backlash after a racist remark she made was caught on a live microphone during a Community Education Council...
In what might become one of the most discussed rap disputes of 2026, Atlanta veteran T.I. has intensified his long-running conflict with Queens hip-hop star 50 Cent. He released a diss track called...
Pat McGrath Labs is a black-owned beauty brand founded by renowned makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 22, 2026. However, secured a $30 million grant on...
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has challenged Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) claim that its All-American Halftime Show attracted over 20 million viewers. This disagreement has sparked a heated...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the nation’s only Black sitting governor and vice chair of the National Governors Association, criticized the Trump White House after finding out he was excluded from this...
President Donald Trump sparked outrage on February 6, 2026, after posting a video on his Truth Social account that briefly shows former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as...