What's On Today - Friday

Judge Pamela R. Goodwine Becomes 1st Black Woman To Serve On Kentucky’s Supreme Court

Congratulations are in order for Judge Pamela R. Goodwine of Kentucky. The court official made history on Feb.18 when it was announced that she would become the first Black woman to serve on Kentucky’s Supreme Court, The Vindicator reported.

Judge Goodwine’s seat is well deserved given her triumphs and setbacks. According to the Kentucky Court of Justice’s website, Judge Goodwine was elected to the Kentucky Court of Appeals in November 2018 and was re-elected unopposed in November 2022, representing Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties.… Read more

Dave Chappelle Gets Censored on SNL: No Gaza or Trans Talk

Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live monologue caused a stir when he revealed that producers had told him he couldn’t talk about two hot-button topics: Gaza and transgender issues. For over 15 minutes, Chappelle delivered his usual edgy humor but hinted at the censorship behind the scenes. Known for his fearless approach to comedy, Chappelle’s never been one to hold back, but on SNL, there were limits.

When it comes to Gaza, Chappelle had already called the situation a “genocide,” a term that’s been super controversial, especially with mainstream media trying to avoid the heat.… Read more

Healing Generations: How Wellness Movements Are Tackling Black Trauma

For centuries, Black communities have carried the weight of historical trauma—an inheritance passed down through generations, shaped by the enduring legacies of slavery, colonization, systemic oppression, and displacement. This trauma doesn’t just exist in memory; it’s stored in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our collective consciousness, manifesting in chronic stress, anxiety, and the disproportionate health disparities that affect Black people today.

But something powerful is also happening: we’re remembering.

In the past few years, Black communities have increasingly turned to ancestral healing traditions—practices that sustained our ancestors through hardship.… Read more

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty, Hip-Hop Xitter Reacts

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, 36, was found not guilty. Pretty Flacko was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm aka firing a gun at his former friend and A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli.

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The jury began deliberating on Tuesday (Feb. 18) morning and reached their verdict by late afternoon. The jury consisted of seven women and five men and their decision was reportedly unanimous.

The prosecution alleged that A$AP Rocky fired two shots at Relli during a dispute on a street in Hollywood back in 2021.… Read more

Black History Spotlight: The Short, Shining, Poetic Life Of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906.

In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century. He was the first Black American to make a living as a writer and was seminal in the start of the New Negro Movement and Harlem Renaissance.

Dunbar also penned one of the most iconic phrases in Black literature – “I know why the caged bird sings” – his poem “Sympathy.”

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Does Atlanta Have A Corruption Problem?

In January 2025, Donald Trump executed a sweeping purge, firing 17 independent inspectors general across federal agencies — eliminating key watchdogs who were tasked with holding the government accountable. Now, Atlanta’s leadership is following the same playbook, targeting the very institution designed to ensure ethical governance in our city.

If there’s nothing to hide, why are Mayor Andre Dickens and a handful of City Council members trying to gut the Office of Inspector General (OIG) — the one agency dedicated to rooting out fraud, corruption, waste, and abuse?… Read more

Walter “Q” Bear Banks Jr. Day

Big salute to the legend himself—Walter Q. Bear Banks Jr.! Walter QBear Banks Jr. Today, we celebrate Walter Q. Bear Banks Day and honor your undeniable love for the community and the culture. Your voice, your heart, and your service have left an impact that can’t be measured. You give, you love, and you uplift every time you touch that mic. Enjoy your day, King—you’ve more than earned it!”

Juvenile and Ja Rule Reflect on Missed Collabs with Irv Gotti

Hip-Hop Wired is dropping an exclusive ‘I Got Questions’, and the upcoming episode is a must-watch for fans of 90s & 2000s hip-hop. The series features interviews with iconic artists like Juvenile and Ja Rule, and this particular episode dives deep into their thoughts on Irv Gotti and their untold stories about the legendary producer.

This episode of I Got Questions was recorded prior to Irv Gotti’s untimely passing

Juvenile opens up about how Irv Gotti was someone he always wanted to work with but never had the chance to.… Read more

Meet Kendrick Lamar’s Dancer Who Raised Sudan And Gaza Flags At Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was already historic, but it was his background dancer, Zul Qarnain, who stole the spotlight with a powerful political statement. As Kendrick rocked the stage, Zul used the massive platform of the Super Bowl to bring attention to the ongoing suffering in Gaza and Sudan.

MORE: Kendrick Lamar, Uncle Sam, And America’s Next Captain

Standing on top of a car, Zul pulled out both a Sudanese and Palestinian flag and waved them proudly, sending a clear message of solidarity.… Read more

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