Source: Mark Makela / Getty After a heated few days of intra-party wrangling over whom Kamala Harris should select as her running mate, the Democratic Nominee for president announced to many people’s cheers this morning that Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, was her choice. There’s even more excitement now around her candidacy, but as good as a Walz is, Black people cannot relax when it comes to advancing our community’s […]

Source: Oklahoma Historical Society / Getty V ictims of the painful Tulsa Race Massacre may soon be able to receive reparations. According to NBC News, officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have created a reparations commission that will seek how to repair harm to residents living in the city’s thriving black district, Greenwood, during the 1921 massacre. On the dreadful day of May 31, 1921, white assailants looted, torched and burned down […]

Source: Courtesy / Red Bull Red Bull has just released the latest episode of its trivia game show, “Red Bull Rap IQ,” featuring an all-female lineup that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. In this episode, watch as two of today’s hottest rappers, Lakeyah and Monaleo, go head-to-head alongside model LouLou Gonzalez and comedian Stephanie “Persephanii” Nelson. Watch the video and learn more inside. This 12-minute episode is packed […]

The Remarkable Journey of Magic Johnson: From Court to Boardroom Magic Johnson, a name synonymous with excellence and success, has carved out an extraordinary legacy both on and off the basketball court. His journey is a testament to his multifaceted talents and unwavering commitment to making a difference in various spheres of life. Let’s explore the significant milestones that have defined Magic Johnson’s illustrious career and contributions. Dominating the Basketball […]

Source: Bettmann / Getty N ewsOne is back with Episode 4 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African Americans voting. Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents’ decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains to voting. Episode 4 focuses on the shifts within the American political landscape during the 1960s […]

Source: Josh Brasted / Getty MTV has just unveiled the eagerly awaited list of nominees for the 2024 VMAs, highlighting artists whose impact over the past year has significantly shaped the music industry and ignited global conversations. Read more about this year’s VMAs and check out the full list of nominees inside. Leading the pack is Taylor Swift with a staggering 10 nominations. Swift, eyeing her fifth win in the […]

Discrimination in the form of microaggressions, slights and overt racism take a toll on the body, including neural activity in the brain. LeoPatrizi/E+ via Getty Images Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll of racism on the brain was linked to advanced aging, […]

Source: @USBPChiefMIP / Twitter As homeowners in Florida deal with the structural and property damage inflicted by Hurricane Debby, some of its residents might want to check their re-up supply as 70 pounds of cocaine has washed up on the shores of the Florida Keys, reportedly According to Raw Story the surprise find happened this past Monday, August 5, after the Category 1 hurricane pounded the Sunshine State with rain […]

Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Do y’all remember when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton to become the president of the United States in 2016, and because 3 million more Americans voted for Clinton to ascend to the White House, a lot of people were naturally really upset about it? Trump’s supporters had a name for what they perceived as hyperbolic hysteria regarding Trump’s haters on “the left.” They called it […]