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Poll Shows Growing Frustration Among Black Voters
A new Emerson College poll offers a snapshot of Black political sentiment heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Rising unemployment, workforce dec…
4 months ago
Trump Threat Looms Over D.C. Mayoral Race
Voters in Washington, D.C., are choosing a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade, but the election has taken on national significance. P…
4 months ago
Trump Declares Iran War Over as Talks Continue
Episode 2524
President Donald Trump declared that the war with Iran is over following the announcement of a new peace framework. While negotiators are preparing f…
4 months ago
#OTD in 1877: Henry Ossian Flipper Graduates From West Point
Episode 2523
Henry Ossian Flipper made history on June 14, 1877, when he became the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at …
4 months ago
UFC Fighter Faces Backlash Over Michelle Obama Remark
Episode 2522
Heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit is facing backlash after making a false claim about former first lady Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at …
4 months ago
Marc Morial Warns of Black Jobs Crisis
Episode 2521
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial is sounding the alarm over rising Black unemployment, which he says has climbed significantly ove…
4 months ago
#OTD in 1991: Michael Jordan Wins First NBA Title
Episode 2520
On June 12, 1991, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls captured their first NBA championship by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. T…
4 months ago
Americans Face Another Inflation Surge
Episode 2519
Inflation hit a three-year high as energy, gasoline and food prices continued to rise, according to new Department of Labor data. The latest numbers …
4 months ago
Floyd Norman to Receive Honorary Oscar
Episode 2518
Floyd Norman, Disney’s first Black animator, will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 2026 Governors Awards. Over a 65-year career, Norman helped shape …
4 months ago
#OTD in History: Marcus Garvey Dies at 52
Episode 2517
Marcus Garvey, one of the most influential figures in Black history and the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, died on June 10, …
4 months ago