Track Legend Fred Newhouse, Former Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies At 76
January 26, 2025He won both a silver and a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics.Fred Newhouse, a member of the United States 1976 gold medal winning 4×400 meter relay team,…
‘Today’ Show Host Sheinelle Jones Taking Break From Show Over Family’s Health
January 26, 2025The television host thanked her fans and ‘Today’ show family for their support during this time. Sheinelle Jones, a popular host on NBC’s “Today,” has announced that she…
MLK’s Family Responds To Trump Declassifying King Assassination File
January 26, 2025Bernice King has requested Trump let the family see the files before they are released to the public.President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the declassification of…
Trump’s Late-Night Dismissal Of 18 Inspectors General Sparks Legal Concerns
January 26, 2025Inspectors general function as independent watchdogs in various government agencies.On Jan. 24, Donald Trump fired 18 inspectors general in the federal government, which has raised concerns over potential…
Rutgers University Cancels HBCU Conference, Citing Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Order
January 26, 2025Rutgers reportedly has not been pressured by any state legislators to cancel its DEI initiatives.Although an executive order is not a law, the University of Rutgers’ Center for…
White Supremacists Join Trump Supporters, VP Vance, Anti-Abortionists At March For Life Rally
January 25, 2025The neo-Nazi group’s presence at the event got pushback from march organizers.On Jan. 24 at the nation’s largest anti-abortion rally, March For Life, which has seemingly doubled as…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign Amid Immigration Raids
January 25, 2025Way to take a stand, Chicago!Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration are fighting back against President Donald Trump’s push to deport undocumented immigrants with a new campaign…
‘Unnamed And Unbound’: Black Voters Matter Launches Podcast To Challenge Trump’s Policies And Empower Black Communities
January 25, 2025Black Voters Matter launched the podcast on MLK Day.Black Voters Matter is working to keep morale high within the Black community following the 2024 election by launching its…
Black Franchise Leadership Council Closed Out 2024 With ‘Generational Wealth Through Franchising’ Webinar
January 25, 2025The International Franchise Association’s Black Franchise Leadership Council works to empower Black entrepreneurs through franchising.The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s largest membership organization for franchisors, franchisees,…
Say It Ain’t So: Target Rolls Back On Long-Standing DEI Initiatives
January 25, 2025Target employees were informed through a company-wide memo, that said the changes would better align Target with their customer base.Target announced on Jan. 24 that it will be…