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Top 15 Things to Do This Christmas (For My Black People)

The holidays hit different when you’re celebrating with your people. Christmas in Black households isn’t just about the day itself—it’s about the traditions, the gatherings, the food...

Nipsey Hussle Foundation Gives Away Thousands of Turkeys in L.A.

The Neighborhood Nip Foundation, created to honor the legacy of late rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle, held its first annual turkey drive on Nov. 25, distributing thousands of turkeys to...

A’ja Wilson Named First Global Ambassador for Jr. WNBA

Fresh off her seventh WNBA All-Star appearance, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson has been named the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA, a landmark role that underscores the league’s...

Venus Williams Becomes Second-Oldest WTA Singles Match Winner

Venus Williams made history this week by becoming the second-oldest player to win a singles match on the WTA Tour, following her victory over Peyton Stearns at the DC Open. Williams, 45, defeated...

Usher Joins Ralph Lauren as Face of New York-Themed Fragrance

Announced July 16, the collaboration sees Usher sporting Ralph Lauren classics while singing and dancing to his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”, a nod to the city’s enduring cultural...

Simone Biles Scores Big at 2025 ESPYS, Takes Home Two Top Honors

Olympic champion Simone Biles added to her trophy collection at the 2025 ESPYS, winning two major awards at the star-studded July 16 ceremony. The celebrated gymnast’s latest victories bring her...

The Top 11 International Black Music Festivals to Experience in 2025

Across continents and cultures, Black music festivals stand as powerful celebrations of artistry, history, and community. These events offer more than just entertainment, they serve as important...

Protect Your Children: Standing Against the Gender Agenda Targeting Our Youth

We are living in a time when truth is under fire, and our children are caught in the crossfire. The growing push to introduce radical gender ideology into classrooms, media, and medical systems isn’t...

Why Black Americans Are Dying Sooner—And What Chicago Is Doing to Change That

In one of America’s most iconic cities, a painful truth lingers: Black Chicagoans live, on average, 11 years less than their white neighbors. That’s not just a number. That’s thousands of birthdays...