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Veteran journalist and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins, widely known for his impactful work in hip-hop culture, has died at age 54. Jenkins’ wife, Raquel Cepeda, told The Hollywood Reporter that he passed away from complications of multiple system atrophy. Jenkins spent decades using storytelling to elevate hip-hop, whether through print, television, or film. His voice helped

Donald Trump is still receiving largely disappointing ratings after the latest poll numbers were released this week. Trump, who had a 47% approval rating at the start of his term, has continued to see his numbers drop after his first 100 days in office. The latest results reinforce a downward trend in public perception. As

Activist leaders in Black communities nationwide have been urging shoppers to boycott major retailers, including Target, after the company began rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives earlier this year in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. One group has planned another specific protest that’s coming up soon. When is

Dick’s Sporting Goods is set to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion with goal of expanding Foot Locker’s global outreach. As NPR reported, Dick’s Sporting Goods is expecting to see significant growth by acquiring Foot Locker. Executive chairman Ed Stack said Foot Locker’s “cultural significance” in particular will make a strong impact on the retail

A fire that damaged the original infrastructure of a historically Black church in Tennessee was intentionally set, authorities say. Built in 1891, the Romanesque Revival church, located south of Beale Street, initially served as a sacred sanctuary for white residents of Memphis, per the cathedral’s website. Half a century later, the building was moved and sold