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Megan Thee Stallion Launches First Gala Honoring Black Community Trailblazers

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion is set to bring both star power and a spirit of philanthropy to Gotham Hall in New York City on July 16, as her Pete & Thomas Foundation hosts its first...

Trump Faces Backlash After Asking Liberian President Where He Learned English

When President Donald Trump sat down with African leaders at the White House recently, he paused to praise Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s “beautiful English” but the comment didn’t land the way he...

Netanyahu Touches Down in D.C. as Trump Push for Gaza Ceasefire

Things are getting heated in D.C.! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just landed in Washington for a major sit-down with President Donald Trump. The topic on everyone’s mind? Finally putting a...

Dundee Community Mourns Dr Fortune Gomo, Zimbabwean Scientist Killed in Suspected Murder

The city of Dundee is reeling after the tragic loss of Dr. Fortune Gomo, a respected scientist and beloved member of the local African community, who died following an incident on South Road Saturday...

Black Creators Clap Back at Racist Gorilla Filter Trend

So here we are, minding our business and vibing on TikTok, when another messy AI trend pops up. This time, it’s a “funny” gorilla filter that magically seems to get paired with Black women’s faces...

White Chicago Lifeguard Charged in Fatal Shooting of Black Teen

A 55-year-old seasonal lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder following a shooting at Douglass Park that claimed the life of one...

Diogo Jota’s Death: Football Mourns a Portuguese Star | Career, Legacy & Tributes

Diogo Jota, the celebrated Portuguese forward for Liverpool FC and the national team, tragically passed away on July 3 in a car accident that also claimed the life of his brother, André. His death has...

Why Microsoft Laid Off 9,000 Employees

Microsoft recently made headlines by announcing the layoff of approximately 9,000 employees, amounting to about 4% of its global workforce. While significant, this decision reflects a broader...

Why More Americans Are Joining the ‘No-Buy July’ Movement

A new social media-fueled movement known as “No-Buy July” is sweeping across the U.S., encouraging participants to cut back on all non-essential purchases for the entire month. What started as a...