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Source: Genaro Molina / Getty A Republican senator from Arizona is reminding America that the real reason the GOP struggles to make significant progress with Black voters has nothing to do with Democratic propaganda painting the party as racist — because Republicans do a fine job of that all on their own. Meet state Sen. T.J. Shope, who represents parts of Arizona’s Pinal, Pima and Maricopa Counties. Last week, Shope […]

Source: Bettmann / Getty January 9 Declared Federal Holiday for Jimmy Carter’s Funeral January 9, 2024, has been declared a federal holiday in honor of the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. President Joe Biden signed an executive order closing all federal government agencies on this date, marking it as a National Day of Mourning. RELATED | Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies At 100 This declaration reflects the […]

Source: Bettmann / Getty Top 10 US Presidents Who Have Lived To Be The Oldest Longevity has gifted some U.S. Presidents the rare chance to see their legacies evolve while witnessing a world shaped in part by their decisions. Living to remarkable ages, these leaders carried with them lifetimes of experience, insight, and stories. The later years of these presidents often reveal unexpected chapters, marked by resilience, wisdom, and continued […]

Source: General / Radio One As we close out the year, its commonplace to look back at the moments in music that continued to make Hip-Hop one of the most popular genres across the globe. But it’s also important that we never let the memories of those we lost this year slip away. RELATED: Notable Black Folks We Lost in 2024 RELATED: The Year in Hip-Hop: Top Rap Tours of […]

Source: Interim Archives / Getty PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. His son said he died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He is the longest-lived former President in our nation’s history. His wife Rosalynn Carter passed away at the couple’s home in November 2023 at the age of 96. He is survived by his four children and several grandchildren. SIGN […]

Source: Daniel LEAL / AFP / Daniel LEAL / AFP During a holiday charity stream with Adin Ross, Drake nearly dropped a bombshell when he almost said “F**k Kendrick Lamar” live. The two were giving away money and prizes to people in need, spreading good vibes during the holiday season. As they interacted with fans, Drake was reading some of the fan mail aloud, when he came across a note […]

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, depart the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2024. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty It must be difficult for MAGA Republicans to keep track of their own hypocrisy and all of their inconsistent values. They’re supposedly patriots who love the Constitution and the rule of law, but they have elected a president into office who, during his […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty It seems Jay-Z will have to defend his name in a court of law. A judge has denied his request to dismiss a rape lawsuit against him. As spotted on Vulture, the Brooklyn, N.Y., native did not receive favorable news regarding a recent legal filing against him. On Thursday (Dec. 26), Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Jane Doe can move forward with her lawsuit against Sean […]