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Muhammad Ali's legacy as a trailblazing athlete and civil rights icon honored with historic U.S. Postal Service stamp.

Nothing really tops a family vacation. It’s one of the few times when everyone’s in the same place, on the same schedule, creating memories that actually last. For Black families, travel hits a little differently. It’s not just about beaches and photos – it’s about feeling safe, welcomed, and free to fully enjoy ourselves without […]

We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal…like their success is proof that we can make it too, that our stories matter, and that our voices deserve to […]

Martin Luther King Day—more specifically, Martin Luther King Day of Service—is right around the corner. Every year, the holiday gives us a moment to pause, reflect, and tap back into the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders this country has ever known. Dr. King wasn’t just […]

One year later, Altadena residents are still recovering. Rebuilding is underway, but environmental contaminants remain a concern.

Five years after Capitol attack, accountability erased as Trump pardons rioters, police heroism ignored, and truth suppressed.

Houston bayous see rising body count, but officials deny serial killer, citing social issues like homelessness and mental illness.

2025 made it clear that pop culture and politics now overlap, with the internet acting as a public court of opinion.

Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before.

Every year, we hear that “scam season” starts earlier and ends later—and if you think crooks only work 9-to-5, think again. People fall victim to fraud year-round, but there’s a real spike during the holiday season. That’s because during this time folks are stressed, in a rush, spending more money, and opening themselves up to […]

Former President Barack Obama delivered a message to Democrats on Dec. 14, speaking at a Los Angeles fundraiser hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urging the party to unify and “meet the moment” as it looks ahead to upcoming elections.  During his remarks, Obama stressed that Democrats […]

Funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton has died at 73, leaving behind a legacy that helped define soul and funk music across generations. His son, Carlton Hudgens II, confirmed the news on Sunday, Dec. 14, sharing a tribute on Facebook alongside a photo of his father. “RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton, singer of ‘She’s a […]