Setti Warren, Who Broke Barriers As Massachusetts’ First Black Mayor, Dies At 55
The state of Massachusetts is in mourning as news spread of Setti Warren, the first Black man elected as mayor of Newton, passing away at 55, The Boston Globe reports.…
Fake News! Fox News Falls For Racist AI Video Of Black Woman Upset Over SNAP Funding Cuts
Fox News is facing backlash for wrongfully reporting on an AI video of a Black woman complaining about SNAP funding cuts. The conservative-leaning news outlet originally reported on the video…
Formerly Incarcerated Man Warns How ‘5 Minutes Of Emotion’ Cost 20 Years In Prison
An Oct. 25 repost of a Dec. 21, 2024 Facebook post has gone viral for highlighting a vulnerable story from a user known as Felon Love about the events that…
The 10 Cities Where VA Home Loans Are Most Common
U.S. veterans are foundational to America’s identity. However, they have long faced unique challenges transitioning back to civilian life. To help, the government has introduced various programs over the decades…
Military Vets Can Dine For Free At These Restaurants On Veterans Day
Each year restaurants across America take the time to honor the individuals, who have stood on bravery and served the United States by offering them a free meal on Veterans…
SZA Partners With Jon & Vinny’s to Serve 1,400 Free Meals Amid SNAP Crisis
As the nation’s most vulnerable brace for food insecurity amid a prolonged government shutdown, Grammy-winning artist SZA has stepped in to help. Her nonprofit organization, NOT Charity, has joined forces…
Two Can Play That Game: Gov. Wes Moore Says Maryland ‘Wont Just Sit On Our Hands’ In Redistricting Fight
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he is standing up to President Donald Trump and Republicans’ redistricting scheme by creating a committee that could potentially push out the only seat held…
Veteran’s Day Looks Different As Government Shutdown Impacts Veterans Affair Department
Although Veterans’ Day honors the contributions of former military members, this year’s federal holiday may look a little different amid a government shutdown. The shutdown has essentially halted many federal…
A Dream Deferred, Not Denied: ‘The Root’ Returns To Black Ownership
Ashley Allison didn’t expect that the news of her company, Watering Hole Media, acquiring The Root would create so much buzz. For her, it wasn’t out of the ordinary because…
Michael Jackson Has Timeless Hits As ‘Thriller’ Artist Charts In Billboard Top 10 For Six Decades
Michael Jackson has proved, yet again, that his musical legacy withstands the test of time. The legendary King of Pop has returned to the Top 10 of the Billboard charts…