By Marybeth Gasman, Jesse Jackson’s passing invites reflection on both his national leadership and its origins. Before he became a presidential candidate, before the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, and before he emerged as one of the most visible civil rights leaders of the late 20th century, Jackson’s political and moral commitments were formed and nurtured on a historically Black college campus. […]
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After turning Judy Blume’s classic novel into a critically acclaimed television series, Mara Brock Akil is debuting a book of her own. Brock, responsible for hit series like Forever, Being Mary Jane, and Girlfriends and more, is entering the fiction space with her debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne. “I wrote this novel with
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By John Wawrow and Melissa Goldin The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their
By Gary Grumbach and Ryan J. Reilly A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday rescinded the Trump administration’s ability to examine data seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson last month, saying he would “conduct an independent judicial review” of the materials obtained by the Justice Department through a search warrant. U.S. Magistrate Judge William B. Porter wrote that it was
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The first day of the CIAA Basketball tournament brought about some exciting action, including a near-upset in the opening contest. Here is everything that transpired on Day 1 of the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament. Women Claflin 53, Lincoln (PA) 50 Player of the Game: Claflin G Ashari Lewis Claflin endured a rough and tough opening-round
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While promoting his new memoir, Remember the Times, Teddy Riley reflects on his six-decade career, his creation of the new jack swing sound and his extensive work with some of music’s biggest names. However, recent comments about R. Kelly and the backlash that followed prompted the famed R&B producer to apologize. What did Teddy Riley
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A Texas jury has ordered the mother of a Black teenager and her attorney to pay millions to a white teenager over racial bullying allegations she made against him on social media following an incident involving him, several other classmates and the woman’s son five years ago. Details on the jury ruling and what Asher
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Yet again, a 60 Minutes story that counters a Trump administration narrative has aired after being delayed and unusually scrutinized by CBS. This time, veteran journalist Anderson Cooper traveled to South Africa, finding evidence to debunk President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim that a ‘genocide’ against white farmers occurred in the country. Cooper debunks claims of
This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block. The Orlando Jazz Festival is bringing jazz to the city! Set to feature Terrace Martin, Chief Adjuah, and more, the festival is this year from March 21 to 22 and will be held at the Mennello Museum of American Art.
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It’s officially official: K. Michelle is now the first-ever Love & Hip Hop alum to join a Real Housewives series. How will her snark mesh with one-liner queen Phaedra Parks on The Real Housewives of Atlanta? Fans will have to tune into Season 17 to see. After months of speculation, the trailer for the upcoming
