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Opinion: Banning Junk Food for SNAP Benefits is a Direct Attack on Poor People

Lawmakers pushing to restrict SNAP purchases claim it’s about nutrition, but in reality, it’s another way to police low-income communities while ignoring the real issues of food deserts and affordability.
02/19/2025

'Derogatory' Calls and Hidden Taxes: The Untold Struggles Behind NFL Player Contracts

Beyond the bright lights of the NFL are rookie struggles, financial pitfalls, and the fight for player respect and benefits.
02/19/2025

Juror in ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial Believed Gun Was Real But Lacked Evidence to Convict

The Harlem native was acquitted of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
02/19/2025
Legacy of the Medjai

How Manuel Godoy Created “Black Sands” To Tell Stories of African History

His latest project, Black Sands: The Anime, is a historic, fan-owned anime based on the best-selling, wildly successful ‘Black Sands, the Seven Kingdoms.’
02/19/2025

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty, Cleared of All Charges in 2021 Shooting Case

After weeks of testimony, a jury cleared the rapper of all charges related to a 2021 altercation with A$AP Relli, marking a major legal victory for the rapper.
02/18/2025

Education Dept. Warns Schools to End Race-Based Programs or Lose Funding

Colleges have been given 14 days to comply as federal crackdown targets scholarships, hiring, and campus life.
02/18/2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE Sparks Controversy Over IRS Data Access Amid Tax Season

As tax filings begin, lawmakers and watchdogs warn that DOGE’s push for IRS taxpayer data could wreak havoc.
02/18/2025

Jamaican Soccer Star Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw Gives Black Power Salute, Scores Twice After Racist Abuse

The Manchester City striker responded to social media abuse with a stunning performance and a raised fist.
02/18/2025

28 Days of Black History: 9 Black-Owned Businesses That Changed Their Industries

From FUBU to Fenty Beauty, these Black-owned businesses have disrupted the status quo and set new standards across fashion, beauty, tech, and more.
02/18/2025

28 Days of Black History: How Black Athletes Redefined Sports and Activism

From standing against racial injustice to demanding equal pay, these iconic athletes turned their influence into activism.
02/17/2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris Named Chairman's Award Recipient For '56th NAACP Image Awards'

The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS.
02/17/2025