What's On Today - Friday

Apparently, consumer boycotts do have a significant impact, and no corporation is more aware of that right now than Target.

Last week, we reported that due to the efforts of Black activist groups and clergy members like Atlanta-based pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant, boycotts against Target — which publicly announced the roll-back of its diversity initiatives back in January, appearing to follow the marching orders of President Donald Trump — had steadily increased while the retail giant’s stock value and revenue had continued to plummet.… Read more

Former President Barack Obama added an unexpected dose of charm to a family’s outing at Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms. On March 31, during a quiet stroll at the Tidal Basin, Obama inadvertently walked into a photo shoot, creating an unforgettable moment for a family visiting the picturesque site.

Portia Moore, along with her husband and children, Preston and Belle, set out to capture some keepsake shots with the stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom. While photographer Briana Inell snapped away, Portia remained focused on her 20-month-old son Preston, ensuring he didn’t wander too close to the water.… Read more

Black folks on social media are warning Black Americans not to participate in an upcoming global protest against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are preparing to protest  Trump in what they are calling “Hands Off! National Day of Action.”

According to Third Act, one of the organizations that helped put together this massive protest said the event is meant to stand up against those who believe they can take whatever they want—our democracy, our future, our rights.… Read more

LeBron James went on a rampage when visiting The Pat McAfee Show to air his grievances, but now he is ready to get back to real hooper talk.

The 40-year-old’s Mind the Game podcast, where he discussed the X’s and O’s of basketball’s intricacies, did well when it premiered on YouTube last year, with a subscriber count currently sitting around 660,000. The only problem is that his co-host, JJ Redick, is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but James didn’t let that stop the podcast’s forward motion.… Read more

It has been well over a month since Kendrick Lamar broke NFL viewing records with his performance during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in early February — and, apparently, white people are still salty about it.

The Hill revealed this week that Lamar’s halftime show performance has prompted at least 125 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The vast majority of the complaints were reportedly based on either allegations of “provacative dancing,” the language the “DNA” rapper supposedly used, or, of course, the white and eternally fragile complaint that the show was “racist” because “not one white person” was seen onstage.… Read more

Bill Gates has predicted that artificial intelligence will soon play a major role in industries like medicine and education, potentially reducing the need for human involvement in tasks that currently require specialized expertise. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Microsoft co-founder shared his vision for the future, where AI technology could provide free and accessible medical advice and tutoring within the next decade. Gates described this shift as the arrival of a new era of “free intelligence,” which he discussed further with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks.… Read more