Source: Handout / Getty President Donald Trump and the White House are being blasted for releasing a video online showing immigrants in chains being deported with a flippant caption, with social media expressing revulsion. On Tuesday (February 18), the White House released a dehumanizing video showing immigrants whose faces are not shown being shackled being put on a flight during the deportation process, alarming many. The video shows multiple people […]

Source: Apple / iPhone 16e Word on the tech streets was that Apple was going to announce a new iPhone SE model. Instead, the tech giant announced a new member of the iPhone 16 family, the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e is Apple’s latest affordable iPhone model, $200 cheaper than the base iPhone 16. To separate itself from the now discontinued iPhone SE model, the iPhone 16e boasts some significant […]

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty   Black History Month will always garner a few interesting conversations in the public eye on the topic of race relations, and this year proved to be no different. Comedian and media personality Trevor Noah recently managed to spark up what some might consider to be the hottest take of the year after a conversation on his What Now? podcast that questioned the validity of […]

Source: Christian Petersen / Getty A Black man in Phoenix, Arizona, is suing the Phoenix Police Department after its officers arrested him just because he asked questions about why he was stopped. The man’s federal lawsuit is backed by recorded evidence that an officer ordered him to be placed in handcuffs just to teach him a lesson about, well, bruising a cop’s little blue ego if we’re being honest. According […]

Source: Brian Babineau / Getty In recent years, the representation of Black women in NCAA hockey has reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant shift in the sport’s typical demographics. Read more about how Black women are redefining the sport inside. According to a 2021 report by NHL.com, there were at least 13 Black female players across Division I and III women’s hockey teams, a notable increase from four in 2019 […]

Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Drake will be back outside this summer; especially in London. He will headline all three nights of The Wireless Festival. Drake will be taking his talents back to The Big Smoke. On Sunday, Feb. 16 the popular music festival confirmed Drizzy will headline each evening of the three-day concert series but as expected there is a unique twist. According to the Instagram announcement, Drake will […]

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Eddie Murphy’s impression of Tracy Morgan during “Black Jeopardy” proved to be a major hit on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. The iconic comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live celebrated 50 years on the air last Sunday (February 16),  with one of its highlights being the return of “Black Jeopardy” featuring SNL veteran Kenan Thompson hosting as Darnell Hayes aka “Alex Treblack”. Eddie Murphy […]

Source: Jeremy Moeller / Getty If you’ve ever stepped out in a sleek, statement-making shoe or carried a bag that looks way more expensive than it actually was, chances are you’ve worn something from Steve Madden or Kurt Geiger. Both brands have been serving fashion lovers for years, offering bold styles that often make you feel like that girl without taking all your coins. In a major business move, Steve […]

Nat King Cole performs in Copenhagen, Denmark, in April 1960. Ebbe Wrae/JP Jazz Archive/Getty Images Donna M. Cox, University of Dayton Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating piano skills and enduring charisma earned him international acclaim. One of the most influential artists of […]