Source: JIM WATSON / Getty Trump Pardons Over 1,000 January 6 Rioters & Commutes Sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Leaders President Donald Trump has marked his return to the White House by issuing sweeping pardons and commuting sentences for those involved in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. On his first full day back in office, Trump granted clemency to more than 1,500 individuals, including leaders of […]

Source: Interim Archives / Getty On the third Monday of every January the world (the United States specifically) celebrates the legacy of one of the most influential figures we’ve ever seen, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading to check out some rappers who upped the anti by paying homage to MLK in their music. A minister, activist and political philosopher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the […]

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Donald Trump will officially become the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, but there are far better ways to spend your time than watching the convicted felon’s second inauguration. Set to officially start at noon, we have some suggestions, for the sake of your anxiety and stress levels, that will make for a far more enjoyable day than watching the Grifter […]

Martin Luther King Jr. is, with little doubt, one of the more notable figures in the annals of Black history, and his sacrifice for the greater good of all maintains its resonance in modern times. In the wake of the transition of power within the White House on January 20, Hip-Hop Wired is electing to honor Martin Luther King Jr. instead and will share ways to uphold the great leader’s […]

President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday (Jan. 20) and the spectacle of the inauguration has concluded with many in the media offering their observations On X, President Donald Trump’s rambling and sometimes unfocused acceptance speech was dissected at great lengths with some pointing out the fallacies and falsehoods spewed from the pulpit. President Donald Trump spoke at length from inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, using the moment to […]

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance react at the end of the 60th inaugural ceremony on January 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. | Source: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / Getty If you ever needed a visual representation of America’s gleeful commitment to historical amnesia, look no further than Donald J. Trump—birther-in-chief, professional race-baiter and lifelong bigot—being sworn in as the nation’s 47th President on […]

Source: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Getty As we witness the 2025 presidential inauguration, it’s impossible not to reflect on the powerful statements made through fashion during historic events like these. In past inaugurations and other high profile political events, we’ve witnessed influential Black women in politics using their attire to celebrate Black designers, making bold declarations about identity and representation. As Black women, we know the power of showing up – […]

Source: Universal History Archive / Getty In times of adversity, it’s easy to feel discouraged, but perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness. If there’s one virtue Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplified in his life, it was the power of persistence. Through his words, he inspired millions to keep pushing forward in the face of hardship. If you’re in need of encouragement, here are five of his […]