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Photo of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in April 1968. | (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns) | Source: Ebet Roberts / Getty The family of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has officially responded to President Donald Trump’s executive order to have all official government files about the civil rights icon’s assassination be declassified. Trump issued the executive order on Thursday […]

Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty It’s been a busy past few days for Donald Trump, who kicked off his return as America’s Commander-in-Chief by bringing TikTok back to the U.S., revoking a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule. ending federal DEI programs, declaring a ‘national emergency’ at the Southern border and pardoning January 6th rioters.. among other things. ‘Trump Burger’ Restaurant Weeks Away from Opening in Houston President Trump, Who Condemned Black Lives […]

Source: Whip The Rapper / Getty Representing Port Arthur, TX, we got some new heat featuring one of the Lone Star State’s most beloved artist. Whip The Rapper teamed up with the late BeatKing before his passing in late 2024 and not only are we treated to some classic BeatKing club rhymes, it was dope that they got to shoot the video – giving us another glimpse before we lost him […]

Source: KENNY HOLSTON/THE NEW YORK TIMES / Getty Does Mark Zuckerburg Have The Hots For Lauren Sanchez? The internet is having to much fun with Mark Zuckerberg and Lauren Sanchez after a series of incidents put the spotlight on the Facebook founder’s interactions or perceived interactions with Jeff Bezos’ fiancée. While the rumors have sparked hilarity and debate online, it’s important to approach such viral stories with a dose of […]

Source: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the morning of Jan. 26, 2020, nearly five years ago now. That Sunday started out like any other in college for me, which at the […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. After signing to Big Oomp Records, the Atlanta-native released two […]

Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Black Democratic Party state senator in Mississippi, introduced a bill, the “Contraception Begins At Erection Act” that pokes fun at the position of anti-abortion critics. While the bill would most likely fail to pass, the Contraception Begins At Erection Act was designed by Sen. Blackmon to highlight men and their role in pregnancies and place the onus on them to be active in the process. Local […]

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship regardless of parents’ immigration status. The ruling came in a case brought by several states arguing that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour declared during a hearing that Trump’s order is “blatantly unconstitutional” and announced his intention to grant a temporary restraining order requested by […]

Source: Nykieria Chaney / Getty “Remember who you are.” An admonition to viewers, attendees, and America from the Reverend Dr. William Barber II’s keynote speech at the Martin Luther King Jr Day commemorative service in Atlanta, Ga. The statuesque activist and preacher gave the advice to spur the confidence of those fighting for equality but discouraged by the events in our nation. Mainly, the re-election of Donald Trump as president. […]