What began as a routine traffic stop in Jacksonville, Florida, has turned into a disturbing case of alleged police brutality, one that may soon lead to a major civil lawsuit. William McNeil Jr., a Black man, was pulled over by officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in February 2025. According to McNeil and footage circulating […]
The U.S. Department of Education under former President Donald Trump, led at the time by WWE co-founder Linda McMahon, has suspended the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan, one of the key pathways to student loan forgiveness. This comes as a surprise to many, especially since IBR was the only federal repayment plan not currently blocked by […]
Former President Barack Obama is urging Democrats to adopt a tougher stance as the party navigates a challenging political landscape under a second Trump administration. Speaking at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on July 11, Obama delivered a blunt message, encouraging his party to move past disappointment and take action. “It’s going to require […]
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 black-tie gala. The event promises a star-studded guest list, with actress Taraji P. Henson serving as host and performances […]
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 might have hoped. Instead, it left many in the Black community and across social media raising eyebrows and breaking out the side-eye emojis. […]
