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Ray J just can’t get out of his own way. Brandy’s brother was arrested on Thanksgiving Day after he allegedly pulled a gun on his ex-wife, Princess Love.
Trigger Warning.
But here’s the real kicker, it all went down while they were on a live stream.
Bruh…
The singer and reality star apparently crashed all the way out on Thursday morning (Nov. 27) and it was due to his Turkey Day getting off to a rough start.… Read more
An innovative new project from Media 2070 has just launched online, offering an opportunity to appreciate community voices and perspectives on media and narrative power in real time. The newly launched “Reparative Journalism Archive” provides space for reparative storytelling. It also preserves experiences from various installations and cultural activations such as the Black Future Newsstand.
Developed in partnership with the USC Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab, “Riot to Repair: Community Archives on Media and Narrative” is the first entry on the new platform.… Read more
Mutual aid campaigns and collectives have become an increasing part of the safety net for Black families and communities. For Gabrielle Souza, these things are even more critical when it comes to providing resources and filling in the gaps for Black and brown Trans people.
As executive director of The Okra Project, a Black-led Trans mutual aid collective, Souza builds on the legacy of support she received as a young person. Now, entering her third year at the helm of the mutual aid organization, she said that mutual aid is at the heart of everything the organization does.… Read more
Thanksgiving is America’s most hypocritical holiday that with love.
It’s the one day we all collectively agree to pause and “give thanks” while consuming enough sodium to personally deliver our tidings of gratitude to Jesus and simultaneously pretending like we actually enjoy the company of our extended families.
It’s one of the few days when, as a Black man, you’re obligated to wear all of your identities at once. Dutiful son, dedicated brother, distant cousin, and maybe drunk uncle.… Read more
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. was released from a Chicago hospital after entering the facility to address complications related to his progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) diagnosis. With Jesse Jackson now at home with family, a statement released by his organization assures the civil rights leader’s supporters that his condition is stable.
According to a press release from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on Monday (November 24).… Read more
The barn where Emmett Till was tortured and brutally murdered will be turned into a memorial after being purchased by The Emmett Till Interpretive Center.
According to AP, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced on Sunday that it purchased the Mississippi barn with the assistance of writer/producer Shonda Rhimes, who donated $1.5 million to the center. In an open letter announcing the purchase, the center said it plans to have the memorial open to the public ahead of the 75th anniversary of Emmett Till’s lynching.… Read more
Efforts by President Donald Trump to use the judicial system against his perceived enemies took a serious hit, as a federal judge dismissed separate cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. United States District Court Judge Cameron McGowan Currie made the ruling on Monday (Nov. 24), citing that Lindsey Halligan, the interim prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, was “unlawfully appointed.”
In her ruling, Judge Currie wrote that it was improper for the Trump administration to appoint two interim prosecutors in a row, relying ironically on a previous decision by District Court Judge Aileen Cannon to dismiss an indictment against Trump due to the appointment of Jack Smith as a special counsel.… Read more
Legendary funk-rock drummer, guitarist, and producer Jellybean Johnson has died at 69. Known widely for his role in The Time, and as a key architect of the sound that came to be known as the “Minneapolis Sound,” Johnson passed away Friday evening, November 21, 2025 — just days after celebrating his birthday.
Born Garry George Johnson in Chicago (1956), he moved to north Minneapolis as a teen and taught himself drums and guitar. As a founding member of The Time — originally the group Flyte Tyme — he helped launch the unique blend of funk, rock and soul that became the signature of the Minneapolis music scene.… Read more
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Today, we honor Ms. Viola Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — a walking testament to our history, our resilience, and our unshakable strength as a people.
At 110 years old, Ms. Fletcher stands as a reminder of the injustice our ancestors faced and the courage they carried through it all. Her story isn’t just history — it’s a call for truth, healing, and accountability.… Read more
Usher is officially ready to sign them (lawsuit) papers.
This one may hit different for Day 1 Usher fans, as there’s some business friction between him and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox. Yes…”Mr.Another B.Cox Joint.” The two have collaborated on classics that have soundtracked many people’s lives. B.Cox’s pen and Usher’s voice have us “Burn” and “U Got It Bad.”
No further explanation needed, the duo makes magic together.
Outside of music, they’ve also supported each other’s business endeavors.… Read more
