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Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that social media companies must begin submitting reports on their content moderation policies, a requirement under the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act signed into law late last year. The law, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2024, applies to…
The “Rooted In Rhythm” showcase will bring country music talent and community art together Oct. 18 at District 121 in McKinney. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature performances from artists including Pynk Beard, Maurice The Music, Amira Unplugged, Elsie, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Valerie Ponzio, Squeezebox Bandits, and Adrian Garza….
Brooklyn rapper Sheff G, who appeared with former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after admitting he used his music career earnings to bankroll gang violence. Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, also will serve five years of supervised release. He agreed…
Newark will welcome Raphael Saadiq to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. for a stop on his No Bandwidth tour. The one-person show strips away the backing band to spotlight Saadiq’s voice, storytelling, and multi-instrumental skill. The performance explores his three decades in music, blending personal reflection…
Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in U.S. Black liberation movements and a fugitive from U.S. law enforcement, died Sept. 25 in Havana, Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. She was 78. In a statement, Cuba said Shakur died of “health conditions and advanced age.” Her daughter, Kakuya Shakur, confirmed the death via a Facebook…
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot condition disaster relief funding on states’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, declaring the practice unconstitutional. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Thursday after the ruling, saying, “The federal government cannot prioritize its cruel immigration agenda over Americans’ safety. Today, the court affirmed that…
Michael Che gave his first public comments on the new Kanye West documentary “In Whose Name?” during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “The Bonfire.” The film includes footage from 2018 that shows Che confronting West backstage at “Saturday Night Live” after the rapper criticized the show during a live performance. Speaking with hosts Big Jay Oakerson…
Dream Above the Influence, a nonprofit founded by critically acclaimed actress/filmmaker Gail Bean (Snowfall, Harlem, and P-Valley), will host its annual winter giveback, PROJECT404. On Saturday, October 18, the event will offer new winter essentials to 404 local youth, including coats, shoes, sweat apparel, socks, and more. The event will take place at Tobie Grant…