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Source: The Washington Post / Getty Black mayors play a crucial role in shaping the political, economic, and social landscapes of cities across the United States. These leaders not only represent the demographic makeup of their communities, but they also bring unique perspectives to the table that are vital in addressing systemic issues, advocating for equity, and driving change. The presence of Black mayors is important for a variety of […]

Source: STEPHEN ZENNER / Getty On Dec. 22, 2020, 47-year-old Andre Hill was shot to death by a Columbus, Ohio, police officer who walked into a home garage Hill was standing in and, within seconds, killed him while he was trying to comply with the officer’s orders. Hill was armed with nothing but a cell phone. On Monday, the ex-officer, Adam Coy, a 20-year veteran of the Columbus police force, […]

Source: Bill Clark / Getty Black students at the University of Alabama have reported receiving racist text messages after Donald Trump’s presidential election win—an incident that seems to be turning into a nationwide trend. According to the Crimson White, Black UA students have been receiving racist threats from a slew of anonymous phone numbers. The numbers feature area codes inside and outside the state, making it difficult to trace. One […]

Source: David Livingston / Getty F you mean! Gunna may have found love again. The ATL rapper just wished influencer baddie, Briana Monique a happy birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) The streets are talkin’, and the Insta girlies are calling this a “hard launch.” Rumors have been circling ever since Briana popped up at two of Gunna’s recent shows. Who is […]

Source: Douglas Sacha / Getty The government just released good news for Social Security beneficiaries. As announced by the Social Security Administration today, all SS (Social Security [retirement]) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025. Millions of Americans receive either SS, SSI, or both. The new COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) funds—averaging to be roughly $50 per month, per beneficiary—will begin rolling out in January 2025 for […]

Source: Stephanie Keith / Getty The criminal trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially been set to begin next April, with the judge reviewing other charges against him. Last Friday (Nov. 1), New York City Mayor Eric Adams was informed by Federal District Court Judge Dale E. Ho that he would stand trial on corruption charges on April 21, 2025, during a hearing. Judge Ho is also […]

Van Jones was one of several political commentators who took to the airwaves to deliver their thoughts about the results of Election Day, most especially the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. In his analysis, Van Jones was rendered emotional as he explained how a Trump presidency might not bode well for some, sparking some on X to take shots at the pundit. Van Jones, 56, was on CNN […]

U.S. flags are seen on the ground as people left the election night event for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 2024. | Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty When it was first announced that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection and Vice President Kamala Harris would be stepping up, my initial thoughts were that she had a much […]

Source: LightFieldStudios / Getty Vice President Kamala Harris took on Donald Trump in the super-tight presidential election on Tuesday night, and voters flocked to the polls. As the nation reflects on the results of the 2024 election, the choices of Black voters are once again at the forefront of post-election conversations. Black Americans, time and time again, have shown up, pushing forward the issues that matter most to them and […]