Thomas Freeman (1919 – 2020)
World-renowned debate coach, philosopher, minister, and orator Thomas Freeman was born Thomas Franklin Freeman on June 27, 1919, in Richmond, Virginia, to Louis H. Freeman Sr. and Louise E. Willis.…
Dave Chappelle uses SNL monologue to urge Trump to ‘do better,’ while addressing Palestine, LA fires, Diddy, and more
The comedy legend crafted a powerful monologue that, in 17 minutes, tackled the Los Angeles wildfires, Jimmy Carter’s legacy, displacement from Gaza to Los Angeles, and Donald Trump’s inauguration.Dave Chappelle…
Mary Miss and Des Moines Art Center settle lawsuit over Land art piece's demolition
Mary Miss, Greenwood Pond: Double Site, Des Moines, Iowa, 1996 Photo: © Mary Miss, courtesy The Cultural Landscape FoundationThe long-running dispute over the fate of the artist Mary Miss’s Land…
Ronald Alexander Blackwood (1926-2017)
Ronald Blackwood was the first African American mayor of Mount Vernon, New York, a suburb of New York City. Blackwood was born on Jan 19, 1926, in St. Andrew Parish,…
Nelly defends performing at Trump inauguration ball: ‘He’s the president. He won.’
The rapper reacted to backlash about his performance at Trump’s inauguration festivities in an interview on Willie D Live, saying he is honored by the opportunity and influenced by his…
FDA Issues Ban Of Red Dye No. 3 In Foods
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a ban on red dye No. 3, a popular food additive used in food,…
Just Stop Oil protesters charged after Charles Darwin's grave spray-painted
Protestors daubed the grave of Darwin with the words “1.5 is dead”, referring to attempts to limit global warming to 1.5°CJust Stop OilTwo protesters from the environmental activist group Just…
UK government flies flag for culture with new soft power advisory council
Uk foreign secretary David Lammy described soft power as “fundamental to the UK’s impact and reputation”15/01/2025. London, United Kingdom. Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosts Soft Power Council with Secretary of…
Jacqueline Woodson on the dichotomy of today and MLK Day: ‘Nothing we’re living in is new’
In an interview with theGrio, award-winning writer and author Jacqueline Woodson opens up about how artists and creators should show up today and any day after. Today is both the…
Our ‘What To Watch’ TV List Is The Perfect Binge For An Extended Holiday Weekend
Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / GettyThis week’s ‘What to Watch TV’ list brings together gripping dramas, futuristic mysteries, and a comedy that’s sure to warm your heart. With standout performances…