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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…
Sherri Shepherd is stepping into the world of children’s literature. The actress, comedian, television host, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author announced her first children’s book, The Sunshine Queens (ISBN: 9781400252732), set for release on Oct. 7, 2025. Shepherd shared the news during a live segment of her nationally syndicated talk show, Sherri, which…
This past New York Fashion Week, Adidas and the designer collective, Yaito, threw the kind of party that proves fashion doesn’t have to stay on the runway. With the help of creative agency IMA Global, the waterfront in Red Hook, Brooklyn, was reimagined as Adiland — part carnival, part block party, and 100% culture. At…
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and social media figure, sparked widespread backlash after posting a tweet in which she insulted Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) using racially charged language. The post came in response to Crockett’s remarks on CNN’s State of the Union, in which the congresswoman criticized her colleagues’ vote on a resolution honoring conservative…
Cardi B released her long-awaited second studio album, Am I The Drama?, on Sept. 19, 2025, via Atlantic Records. The album follows her debut, Invasion of Privacy, released in 2018. The project spans 23 tracks, featuring guest appearances from Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Cash Cobain, Tyla, Janet Jackson, and Megan Thee Stallion. Among…
The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), has released The Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons. The resource aims to address disparities in coverage of missing persons cases, particularly those involving people of color. The guide is the result of a year-long collaboration among…