FILE – Students help put away supplies at the end of a reading and writing lesson at the Head Start program run by Easterseals, an organization that gets about a third of its funding from the federal government, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)Dozens of centers
People repair the roof of a resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)Officials are scrambling to repair hotels and clear debris in the western half of the island in hopes of securing tourist dollars at a moment when they
Photos: Getty ImagesThe most interesting beef in Atlanta got solved over a phone call after Soulja called Burruss a ‘bald-headed b—h’.There actually will be peace between Kandi Burruss and Soulja Boy.Weeks after Soulja went on a lengthy rant against the reality TV star, producer and songwriter about
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Moore joined with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to speak about reaching across party lines and the need to end divisive rhetoric. (Photo b
Taylor Polidore Williams attends the 7th Annual AAFCA TV Honors at The Hollywood Roosevelt on August 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)While we know and love her as Kimmie, “Beauty in Black” star Taylor Polidore Williams is nothing like her character.“OMG, y
Source: The Washington Post / GettyTRENDING: Dallas Food Resources Amid SNAP ShutdownTowards the end of last week, Trump and his administration were declared by federal judges to use contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits in full for November. Though Trump was officially declared by judges, that did
Source: Reach Media / Urban OneBrooklyn’s own Lola Brooke recently stopped by “Posted on the Corner” with Incognito and DJ Misses, giving an inside look into her life, creative grind, and what’s next. The “Don’t Play With It” rapper opened up about her upcoming project, “I Bet,” dropping November 14
Source: Variety / GettyBlueface Has Officially Been Released From JailBlueface is free.The Thotiana rapper has reportedly been released from jail after serving time connected to a previous probation violation. News of his release first surfaced through Rap Alert and quickly spread across social medi
Source: Brian Stukes / GettyBrandy and Ray J Share Stage During “The Boy Is Mine” TourBrandy and Ray J shared a heartfelt moment on stage, marking what appears to be a new chapter for the famous siblings.At the Atlanta stop of Brandy’s The Boy Is Mine Tour with Monica on October 31, both singers sur
Source: Boston Globe / GettyLast week, not one, but two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use the government’s contingency funds to continue the funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, ruling against the White House’s pre
Source: Unaihuiziphotography / GettyThe effects of the monthlong government shutdown have gone from mostly affecting federal workers to upending the lives of the most vulnerable Americans. While partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be distributed as soon as this week
Source: The Washington Post / GettyIt’s pretty rare that one would even see the words “federal indictment” and “misdemeanor” in the same sentence, but when one does see it, it’s a sure bet that Trump administration shenanigans are afoot.Remember Sean C. Dunn, aka “Sandwich Guy,” the former Justice
Source: Anadolu / GettyCOVID-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance have been a hot-button issue in recent months. So much so that the entire federal government is shut down over the GOP’s refusal to extend them. Senate Democrats have argued that without the subsidies, millions will b
✕As the government shutdown continues, the clock is ticking for thousands of college students whose next meal depends on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Among them is Howard University senior Faith Harper, who says her $260 monthly benefit often makes the difference between e
Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyWe are living through a time where corruption has become policy, and cruelty a form of governance. Across this country, we are watching the architecture of democracy bend toward authoritarianism — and it’s happening in plain sight. Day after day, the right is testing how
✕Voting remains one of the most important things we can do to protect our families and communities, but also to sustain our power. In the season six opener for “Listen to Black Women,” Stacey Abrams and Latosha Brown explore power, politics, and protecting our peace. More than a plea for people to v
Source: HIROKO MASUIKE / GettyTuesday, Nov. 4, is shaping up to be a major day for elections across the United States, with several high-profile races capturing national attention. Here are a few places that should be on your radar. New York In New York City, the tightly contested mayoral race fea
Source: Julia Beverly / GettyThe public outrage on the Left over President Trump’s edicts cannot be overstated. This is especially true in cities and states boasting Black leadership. Alas, while mayors like Brandon Johnson in Chicago steadfastly confront the administration’s law enforcement takeove
Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyArguably, the only thing in America that MAGA has made great again is societal acceptance of casual racism. If the recent revelations of what goes on in Republican chat rooms have taught us anything at all, it’s that many white conservatives think nothing of expressing b
Source: I waited more than a week to write this piece because I was trying to see something. I wanted to see if America would flinch — if there’d be sirens, alerts, and emergency briefings. Something, after Steve Bannon said there is a plan for Donald Trump to run for a third term, with “smart worka
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(Photo Credit: Getty Images)According to an Atlas poll, Zohran Mamdani was leading the mayoral race with 40 percent of the vote, compared with Andrew Cuomo’s 34 percent and Curtis Sliwa’s 24 percent.In a 30-minute phone call, former President Barack Obama offered to be a “sounding board” for New Yor
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 19: A$AP Rocky and Rihanna depart the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)Photo by: Tristan Fewings / Getty ImagesThe rapper referred to himself as
Former President Barack Obama endorses New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill at a campaign rally, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)The former president urged voters to “set a glorious example for the nation” by rejecting nominees loyal to a p
