Barack Obama released a statement following the shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas over the weekend which killed more than 30 people. In his statement, Obama warned Americans to “soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and hatred and normalizes racist sentiments. Leaders who
In the face of another global financial catastrophe, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that there will be a one-quarter of a percentage point cut to its key interest rate in hopes of bolstering the domestic economy. This marks the first cut in interest rates since 2008. The decision came at the close of the
Cardi B announced to her legion of followers that she was intrigued by the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign after reading up on him and has thrown her support behind his 2020 run. The two met up for a filmed conversation about climate change, student loan debt, and racial justice among other topics that the Sanders’
For Black travelers considering a trip to Sweden, or rather thinking about skipping that trip to Sweden, Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador to Sweden said they shouldn’t fear traveling there in wake of A$AP Rocky’s arrest. Speaking with TMZ, Olofsdotter said that her country enforces the “rule of law” and that Rocky’s crime could be more serious than
Radio personality Charlamagne tha God, who co-hosts “The Breakfast Club,” says he thinks Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will face off with President Trump in the 2020 election.
Geto Boys rapper Willie D announced that he’s running for city council District B in Houston. This comes a month after his fellow Geto Boys member Scarface announced his candidacy last month for District D. Willie D wrote on Instagram, “What’s better than one Geto Boy running for City Council? It’s on family! This is the
2020 Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is reportedly putting together a plan to relieve over 45 million Americans of student loan debt, which would cancel $1.6 trillion worth of debt. His plan noted that he is pushing for Four-year public colleges and community colleges to be free for everyone, and also is pushing for lower federal
Drake wasn’t the only member of his family left thrilled when Toronto won the NBA Finals, as his father, Dennis Graham, has just revealed that he won $300K when the Raptors upset the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. “I am the happiest guy in the world!” Graham said with two women draped on his
Freeway Ricky spoke about a variety of topics, including still living in South Central LA, Tekashi telling on everyone, and his take on the Nipsey Hussle murder. Along with that, Freeway Ricky spoke about his time in the drug trade, and ultimately what led to him getting busted.
Meek Mill recently made an appearance at the McSilver Awards at New York University. He was one of six people honored as someone who is “prominent in their fields and unafraid to use their platforms to help create a more equitable and just world.” Meek was issued the Vanguard for Social Justice award. While speaking at
