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Updated June 27, 2025 11:09am CDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Diversity within the St. Paul Fire Department is more prevalent than ever. The department has the highest number of Black firefighters in promoted positions in department history.
This is a testament to how far the department has come and the hard work of local organizations dedicated to equal opportunity.
What they’re saying:
If you ask Black retired St.… Read more
Rapper Silento, best known for his 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has started a 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to killing his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in 2021.
His mugshot was released this week, showing the 27-year-old as he begins his time behind bars. Silento, whose real name is Ricky Lamar Hawk, recently appeared in a Georgia courtroom and agreed to a plea deal.
The shooting happened on January 21, 2021, in Decatur, Georgia.… Read more
Do you see me?
I am 11 year old Amir “Mir Mir” Atkins. On Monday, June 23, 2025 at approximately 2:00 pm, I was at Folwell Park on the northside of Minneapolis when a car drove through the park shooting. A bullet hit my little innocent body. That’s when a Good Samaritan named Troy Young tried to help save my life by putting me in his car to get me to the hospital. On the way to the hospital we came across officers who assisted in trying to save my life.… Read more
While most folks hip to the game understand President Trump won a second nonconsecutive term largely due to the rampant misogynoir ingrained in American society, white folks will swear with their whole chest they elected a failed businessman because they believed he would fix the economy. So far, he’s done a bang-up job by laying off thousands of federal workers, implementing an erratic tariff policy, and now his approach to student loan repayments has resulted in credit scores plummeting for millions of Americans.… Read more
Actor Jussie Smollett will be walking down the aisle soon. The former Empire star shared the news of his engagement to actor Jabari Redd in an Instagram post last Friday (June 20). The post’s caption read, “I’ll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES,” with a ring emoji. The post was a carousel of photos from the moment, beginning with a picture of Smollett kneeling by a restaurant and presenting a ring to Redd.… Read more
Rapper DDG is asking a judge for permission to visit his 18-month-old son, Halo, in Italy, where the child is currently staying with his mom, singer and actress Halle Bailey.
The two are in the middle of a heated custody battle, and Bailey was recently granted temporary sole custody of Halo after accusing DDG of being abusive, some of which she says happened in front of their son.
Bailey is in Rome for the next two months filming a movie, and she took Halo with her.… Read more
Clipse have just dropped a snippet of Kendrick Lamar’s verse on their upcoming track “Chains & Whips,” and it’s already turning heads.
The song will appear on their reunion album “Let God Sort Em Out“, and the preview came during a rooftop link-up with Pharrell Williams.
In the verse, Kendrick pulls no punches, taking aim at the state of Hip Hop and his place in it: *“Let’s be clear, Hip-Hop died again / Half of my profits may go to Rakim / How many Judases done let me down?… Read more
June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives.
This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports.
One of the most fascinating links is the tradition of artists naming songs after athletes, a testament to the mutual admiration and shared narratives between these two domains.
This trend, led by Black artists, has not only elevated sports icons but also deepened their connection to the culture.… Read more
Juneteenth offers a time of celebration and reflection as we consider what it means to be free amid resurgent fascism in America. While the current political moment may feel unprecedented to some people, 160 years after the Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of emancipation, Black Americans are still fighting for freedom, liberation, and self-determination. This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society.… Read more
Our weekly ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrates Black Music Month with our favorite musical guests on these popular Black sitcoms. From classic “Martin” episodes to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” these artist appearances will make you smile. Check out clips from our ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrating Black Music Month inside.
This week’s list feels nostalgic. All star artists and groups like Biggie, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child, Tupac Shakur, Jodeci, Usher and Snoop Dogg showed off their many talents.… Read more
