Lonnie Bunch, First Black Smithsonian Secretary, Resigns After Trump Admin Threatened To Cut Ties, Suggested Leaders Should Resign
Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as leader of the Smithsonian after 7 years atop the institution. Bunch’s resignation comes after intense criticism from the Trump administration, which has attempted to whitewash American history while accusing institutions like the Smithsonian of promoting ideologies at odds with Trump’s right-wing social views. Bunch steps down after ‘stressful’ pressure […]
‘AIPAC Monkey,’ ‘Errand Boy’ Remarks About Hakeem Jeffries Draw Widespread Condemnation, Spark Debate Over Progressive Racism
A pro-Palestinian activist and academic is apologizing and fending off criticism after using offensive language to disparage one of the most prominent Black officials in the Democratic Party. The comments were made about Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in relation to the conflict in Gaza. The remark has sparked widespread condemnation as well as a conversation about […]
SNAP Cuts From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threaten Black, Rural Communities In The South, New Research Asserts
Black communities across the Deep South could significantly be affected as new cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, according to new research from the Southern Poverty Law Center. How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” affected SNAP recipients in the Deep South The warning comes just over a year after the Trump […]
Hunter Biden’s Kamala Harris Criticism Adds To Growing Rift Between Her And The Bidens
Hunter Biden has been outspoken in recent months, commenting on a wide variety of matters in interviews and social media posts. Now, a series of comments he made about Vice President Kamala Harris, who served in his father’s administration, are raising eyebrows. The seemingly unprompted criticisms of Harris come as speculation surrounds the former vice […]
New York Hairstylists Must Now Learn To Style All Hair Textures Under New Law
A newly enacted law seeks to make hair styling a more inclusive service in New York. The new regulation seeks to guarantee that stylists in the state are familiar with a variety of hair types and textures. The New York law is the latest example of policies focused on hair, most of which are intended […]
Democrats Block GOP Constitutional Amendment To Cap Number Of Supreme Court Justices At 9
A move by Republicans to freeze the size of the Supreme Court failed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. The push to pass a constitutional amendment concerning the court comes as Republicans seek to protect the conservative majority of the Supreme Court and Democrats explore ways to counter the dominance of GOP-appointed justices. […]
5 Black Plastic Surgeons In Beverly Hills Redefining Aesthetic Excellence
Finding a Black plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills can feel like a tall order. Black surgeons remain deeply underrepresented in plastic surgery, and the field is one of the least diverse in all of medicine. Yet a small group of Black surgeons has broken into this elite, competitive market. They bring elite training, artistry and […]
Undiagnosed Meningitis: What Samuel Monroe Jr.’s Medical Battle Reveals About Early Symptoms
The passing of a cherished creative is a stark reminder of the speed with which deadly infectious diseases can spread. Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., who had made his cult icon with his breakout role as Ilena’s cousin in the 1993 film Menace II Society, died in late August 2026 after a long hospital stay at […]
Black Students At UNC Say They Feared For Their Lives After Man Ambushed ‘Love Island USA’ Watch Party And Hurled Slurs
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill watch party turned frightening Monday night after a white man allegedly entered the event, hurled racial slurs at Black students and appeared to brandish an item that resembled a weapon. What happened inside the watch party? The Love Island Season 8 reunion watch party was hosted by […]
From Deputy Surgeon General To CDC Lead: Who Is Dr. Erica Schwartz?
For the first time in nearly a year, the nation’s top public health agency has a permanent leader. In August 2026, the Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, NPR reports. She is the agency’s 22nd director, and the first Black woman ever to hold the job. That milestone arrives at […]
