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 innovative financial wellness plan. The global data and analytics company Experian, in collaboration with the nonprofit HomeFree-USA, hosted the annual competition. They invited […]
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 fierce public debate about political symbolism and the role of government institutions in shaping national narratives. The display was installed on March 1 as part […]
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 […]
