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Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks, debuting on the Forbes list of the world’s richest women with an estimated net worth of $1 billion. Her fortune comes from her decades-long music career, blockbuster tours like the Renaissance World Tour and Cowboy Carter tour, and business ventures including Parkwood Entertainment, Ivy Park, Cécred hair care, […]

NATIONAL The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the 2026 class, that includes Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Mariah Carey, Sade, and Luther Vandross. The diverse list of 17 artists/groups spans rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, with Phil Collins, New Edition, Oasis, and Cyndi Lauper also up for induction. The nominees […]

A group of Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, marking the end of a remarkable 15-week journey that began in Texas and captured national attention. Their long walk, undertaken to encourage mindfulness and inner peace, concluded with an inspiring reception in the nation’s capital. Carrying a message of compassion and harmony, the monks […]

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 […]

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump said the U.S. has carried out “a large-scale strike” against Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a social media post Saturday morning, Trump announced that the U.S. military captured Maduro and his wife and said they are being flown out of the country. The Trump administration had offered […]

St. Susanna Parish, a Catholic church in Dedham, Massachusetts, is refusing to remove a Nativity scene that includes an anti-ICE message.

From comedians to rappers and beyond, many famous Black people have also served in the United States military. Let's salute them on Veterans Day.

Monday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, and your favorite coffee spots are celebrating with free drinks, sweet treats, and special offers! Here’s where to score your caffeine fix: Krispy KremeFree medium hot or iced coffee + a free doughnut of your choice — no purchase necessary!Bonus: The promo features a collab with singer Joe […]

During a White House event on Monday, former President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims about the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and repeated the long-debunked theory linking vaccines to autism. He offered the advice multiple times, despite providing no scientific evidence and going beyond the guidance of established health authorities. Medical experts have criticized the […]

Now, despite drops in youth crime and on the heels of Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, Trump has asserted control in D.C. and encouraged law enforcement to “knock the hell” out of young people “because it is the only language they understand.” I’ve worked with youth for 15 years, and I know our young people to understand the language of care. They can feel that care when we end the criminalization of our children, and pass legislation like the People’s Response Act [summerlee.house.gov], which offers tangible opportunities and solutions to help our children by including funding for workforce development, mentorship, and afterschool programs. Here in New Orleans, we need compassionate adults to join It Takes a Village NOLA and pledge to provide the support young people need as we work to dismantle the systems that harm us.

Although I was born before Hurricane Katrina, this experience brought me closer to the stories told by my mother and grandmother.

Writer Melanie Dione reflects on leaving New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and returning years later to do climate justice work.