Pews to Polls: Gen Z’s Exodus Shakes Black Political Power
byThe Black church, once the beating heart of our social and political life, is facing a serious challenge: Where are all the young folks…
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The Pen Behind the King: Otis Blackwell’s Journey as Rock and Roll’s Secret Hitmaker
byIn the pantheon of rock and roll, few names resonate as powerfully yet remain as underappreciated as Otis Blackwell. A prolific songwriter whose pen…
From City Hall to Death Row: America’s Racial Fault Lines Exposed in Three Acts
byFrom the bustling streets of New York City to the halls of power in North Carolina and the death row cells of Missouri, a…
Race Against Time: Marcellus Williams Case Ignites Debate on Race and Due Process in Missouri
byWith the clock ticking towards his September 24 execution date, Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams is making a desperate final appeal to the…
The Firebrand’s Firestorm: Mark Robinson’s Gubernatorial Bid Rocked by Web Revelations
byIn the unpredictable world of North Carolina politics, few figures have risen as meteorically—or as controversially—as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The 54-year-old Republican’s journey…
Can the Kansas City Chiefs be the First NFL Team with a Super Bowl Threepeat?
byPatrick Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl Champion, and MVP, is possibly en route to his third consecutive Super Bowl win, which would make the…
From Bad Boy to Cuffed Boy: Diddy’s Empire Shaken by Federal Arrest
byBuckle up because we’ve got some major news dropping about one of hip-hop’s biggest names. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the man who’s been running the…
Burnt Orange is the New Black: Horns Sizzle at #1 Spot
byThe Longhorns are back on top, and Austin is buzzing like a beehive on game day! Our Texas boys just rolled back into class…
Black Excellence Meets Presidential Power: A White House Celebration to Remember
byThe White House just threw down the gauntlet with a celebration that’s got the whole Black community buzzing. We’re talking about the Celebration of…
Before We Let Go: Celebrating Frankie Beverly’s Timeless Legacy
byLet’s pay tribute to the incomparable Frankie Beverly, a true icon of soul music who’s left an indelible mark on Black culture and beyond….
From Pain to Power: The Revolutionary Sickle Cell Treatment Giving Our People New Hope
bySeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and this year we are still celebrating the 2023 bombshell announcement from the FDA regarding approval for a…