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Exploring claims of African ancestry among US presidents, from Jefferson to Obama, with DNA evidence and historical context.
AUSTIN, TX.–Actor James Van Der Beek is dead at the age of 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and went public with his diagnosis in 2024. He’s best known for his role as Dawson Leary in the hit series “Dawson’s Creek.” His family announced his death in a statement on […]
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — On Tuesday, the FBI has released a set of surveillance images that could be the first breakthrough in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie. The photos, shared by FBI Director Kash Patel on social media, reveal a masked, armed person at Nancy’s front […]
With this administration, anything is possible. Black History Month could be on the chopping block, and Juneteenth may be, too
Black women's vital role in social change often goes unrecognized, but their leadership and activism continue to drive progress.
LOS ANGELES — Former cable news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested. According to Don Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, Lemon was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles on Thursday night while he was covering the Grammy awards. Lemon came under scrutiny following an anti-ICE demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this […]
For more than a century, Black media has been the heartbeat of Black storytelling in America. Long before headlines, broadcasts, or timelines existed, our stories lived through oral tradition. History was passed from elders to children in living rooms, churches, barbershops, and community gatherings. These spoken narratives preserved culture, survival, and resistance at a time […]
Instagram Password Reset Attacks Surge After Massive Data Leak: How To Stay Safe A recent surge in Instagram password reset attacks has left millions of users vulnerable, following the exposure of 17.5 million accounts in a massive data leak. Cybersecurity experts are urging users to take immediate action to secure their accounts and avoid falling […]
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being brought to justice and will stand trial in the U.S. Speaking to the nation from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Saturday, the President said U.S. forces captured Maduro and his wife, and both have been indicted on narco-terrorism charges in New York. […]
Trump Declares Christmas Eve And December 26 As Federal Holidays For 2025 President Donald Trump has issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve (December 24) and December 26 as federal holidays for 2025. This decision means federal agencies will be closed, and employees will be excused from duty on these days, in addition to the […]
Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. In $82.7 Billion Deal Netflix has announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. in a groundbreaking deal valued at $82.7 billion, including an equity value of $72.0 billion, according to Netflix. This historic transaction, revealed on December 5, 2025, will unite two entertainment giants, combining Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner Bros.’ […]
U.S. Mints Final Penny In Philadelphia | Are Nickels Next? The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia marked the end of an era today by producing the last-ever penny. First introduced in 1793, the penny has been a cornerstone of American currency for over two centuries. However, rising production costs that was nearly 4 cents per coin […]