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 representation, power, and the future political landscape of a state. A state that has long been influenced by conservative forces. Houston’s Third Ward is a […]
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 (CEC3) meeting earlier this month. The comments were made on February 10. This was during a hybrid virtual meeting about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan […]
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 “War.” This move shifts their ongoing feud from social media exchanges and podcast remarks back into the world of music. T.I. previewed […]
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 February 17, 2026, which could shape it’s future as a luxury cosmetics brand. The Miami-based company filed for bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy Court for […]