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Los Angeles is paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle in a big way.
The Hyde Park Metro station, located at Crenshaw and Slauson, near where Nip grew up, will be temporarily renamed the Nipsey Hussle Station. The name change will last from August 15 through August 31. In addition to the name change, Metro will also release two special TAP cards featuring Nipsey Hussle.
One card shows an iconic photo taken by Jonathan Mannion of Nipsey standing at the Crenshaw and Slauson intersection.… Read more
Black men teach, too — and Atlanta School Board Member Alfred “Shivy” Brooks is determined to make sure the world knows it. On Aug. 10, Brooks, a teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, shared a now-viral video of himself joyfully greeting and “dapping up” his fellow Black male teachers. In the clip, his colleagues beamed with pride as he acknowledged their presence and celebrated their dedication, giving them well-deserved recognition for the work they do every day.… Read more
The latest employment data reveals a troubling trend that economists are calling an early warning sign for the broader economy. Black unemployment reached 7.2% in July 2025, a sharp increase from 6.3% just one year ago and significantly higher than the national average of 4.2%. This surge represents more than just numbers—it serves as what experts describe as the “canary in the coal mine” for economic downturns.
Black Americans have historically faced the brunt of economic downturns first, and current data suggests this pattern continues.… Read more
Today, we pause to honor the life of Malcolm Jamal Warner, who would have celebrated his 55th birthday. Though he’s no longer with us, his presence, love, and impact continue to shine through those he touched.
#HonoringMalcolmJamalWebster#ForeverInOurHearts#LegacyLivesOn
I’mma need y’all to trust ya boy here.
I am a grown-ass man. A Morehouse man. A man who knows where things in Home Depot are and can explain the relative pros and cons of any wall anchor. I am a product of the city that brought you Allen Iverson and Michael Vick, and I know how to order food from a carry-out. I have at least four different exotic daps in my arsenal, and my algorithm thinks I only care about sports, politics, and barbecue videos.… Read more
Launched in 2020 in response to the national reckoning over racial injustice following the murder of George Floyd, the California Black Freedom Fund—the largest pooled fund in the country dedicated to Black-serving organizations—has announced bold plans to expand into a $200 million endowment, according to the Associated Press.
Originally housed within the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the fund officially spun off on July 1 and rebranded itself as the Black Freedom Fund to reflect its new, national focus.… Read more
Black men and boys in the U.S. face persistent disparities in education, healthcare, employment, and criminal justice, but they are also driving solutions rooted in community, culture, and resilience. The Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) project, led by the Brookings Institution’s Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative, seeks to center the voices of Black men and boys in defining what true well-being looks like—on their terms.
The WIBL project is taking a community-driven approach to examining the factors that may help Black men and boys elevate their health and well-being through an in-depth research study and a two-panel discussion titled, What does well-being mean for Black men and boys in the US?… Read more
Chance The Rapper recently opened up about life after his divorce from Kirsten Corley.
The two were married for four years and share two daughters, Kensli and Marli. In an interview on CBS Mornings, Chance shared how they’re handling co-parenting and putting their kids first.
“She’s good. Hey Kirsten! And hey, Kensli and Marli,” he said during the interview. “Family is one of the biggest things for me, for her, for my kids, for my mom and dad.… Read more
She survived a horrific auto accident during the sitcom’s second season and went on to become a veterinarian.
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Danielle Spencer, who played the precocious youngster Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died. She was 60.
Spencer died Monday in a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, her What’s Happening!! co-star Haywood Nelson told The Hollywood Reporter.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in 2014 and in 2018 underwent emergency surgery to relieve bleeding on her brain.… Read more
Today, we celebrate National Hip Hop Day—a time to honor the music, movement, and mindset that changed the landscape of culture forever. Born in the Bronx in the early ’70s, hip hop is more than just beats and rhymes—it’s a voice for the unheard, a creative force that speaks truth, uplifts communities, and inspires generations worldwide.
From the pioneers who turned turntables into instruments, to the lyricists whose words became our anthems, to the dancers, graffiti artists, and DJs who built an entire way of life—hip hop remains the heartbeat of our streets.… Read more
