Politics

Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol Chief and Face of Immigrant Crackdown, Loses His Job

The Border Patrol chief who defended deadly protest shootings and far-from-the-border raids is being quietly shipped back to the desert in what looks like a slow-motion ouster.
01/27/2026

This Week In Good Black News: Lisa Cook Holds Her Ground, Reesa Teesa Reclaims Her Story, Latriece Watkins Makes Retail History, And TikTok Creativity Goes National

From politics and publishing to corporate leadership and creator culture, Black excellence continues to shape the moment.
01/23/2026

Jan. 6 Heroes Still Haunted: Officers Battle Lingering Trauma 5 Years Later

Capitol defenders speak out as pardons reopen old wounds and denial deepens their fight for recognition.
01/05/2026

Zohran Mamdani Quotes Jadakiss During NYC Inaugural Address

The newly sworn-in mayor made his message clear on New Year’s Day—New Yorkers shouldn’t be priced out of basic life, and yes, he said it with a Jadakiss quote.
01/02/2026

Pharrell Williams Breaks Down the Real Meaning Behind His 'I Hate Politics' Comments at FN Awards

The producer used his Shoe of the Year moment to address the backlash head-on and explain why his message about DEI leveling the field still stands.
12/04/2025

Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Tie the Knot in Two Heartfelt Ceremonies

The couple said “I do” in Newark and Washington, D.C., sharing intimate celebrations and heartfelt Instagram posts that captured their love and gratitude.
12/01/2025

Disaster Funds Scandal Rocks Florida Lawmaker: $5M Allegedly Misused for Campaign

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother are accused of laundering millions in COVID relief contracts while attempting to hide the trail with straw donors and false tax filings.
11/20/2025

U.S. Visas Can Now Be Denied for Obesity, Cancer, and Diabetes

With obesity and diabetes now visa red flags, immigrants face new hurdles as America wrestles with soaring medical costs and unequal care access.
11/14/2025
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BET Talks
Joy-Ann Reid

Joy-Ann Reid sits down for a frank conversation about her bold move from mainstream news to an independent podcast, navigating free speech in today's complex political climate and more.
10/03/2025

Alabama County Ordered to Fix Racially Skewed Voting Map

The county packed nearly half its Black residents into only two districts, but a federal judge clapped back.
09/22/2025

Opinion: Stop Playing Checkers on a Chessboard

If Democrats want to win, they’ve got to stop reacting to every move and start running the table.
08/20/2025