Passing the Torch
“This is the time, because we’re passing the torch to you.” From Alabama A&M to the biggest HBCU classic in Texas, a new generation is stepping up to vote. In episode...
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Ahead of Historic Midterms, HBCUs Are Building a Civic Infrastructure to Last
On the afternoon of October 27, Southern University’s famed Human Jukebox marching band traveled through downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, accompanying more than 100...
Which Side Are You On?
This spring, the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act’s protections for Black voters. Now one bus is heading out across eight states to answer back. In the...
Protecting Black Youth: Reclaiming Safe Community Spaces #shorts
Safe recreational spaces are essential for the next generation. Panelists discuss the urgent need to protect Black youth and rethink traditional public safety by...
ICE Agent Who Struck Migrant With Vehicle Indicted By Texas Grand Jury
Source: Bam Morales for Texas / x Another Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is facing a legal battle in Texas over allegations of violence against a...
2026 Silverado High Country: Ride Quality Disappointment #shorts
The 2026 Silverado High Country’s 22-inch wheels deliver a ride that still disappoints—even with the optional $900 adaptive ride control. #AutoNetwork. Watch the full...
Vivek Ramaswamy Pulls Attack Ad With Amy Acton’s Mother
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty After drawing the ire of damn near everybody, Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has stopped airing its controversial ad featuring the...
The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes Of 2026
Halloween is officially tomorrow, but in the land of celebrities, the year’s spookiest holiday is a week-long celebration. For one, Megan Thee Stallion put out a full...
At-Large D.C. Council Member White to Resign, While D.C. Democrats Allege Interference in Process to Appoint a Successor
D.C. Council member Robert White announced his intention to resign shortly before Nov. 3 to comply with a 1970 provision regarding congressional delegate candidacy, a...
Community Center: Saving Lives, Creating Safe Spaces ＆ Boosting Local Economy! #shorts
More than just a building—a community center provides a safe sanctuary, fosters local economic growth through events, and serves as the heartbeat of neighborhood...
Black-Owned Transportation Company Keeps Magic City Classic Rolling For Nearly 20 Years
An Atlanta-based, Black-owned transportation company is carrying on a decades-long family legacy while helping thousands of football fans attend one of the nation’s...
Drama Behind 2 Dan Sullivans In Alaska’s Senate Race Becomes Major Legal Dispute, But This Ain’t New
Source: Ok, even I can admit that the Tale of Two Dans — the debacle involving two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, both running for a U.S. Senate seat to represent...
From The Desk of The Editor 10/28/26
0:00 – Intro 10:00 – Encouraging people to vote! 20:00 – Israeli’s voting to get rid of Netanyahu 30:00 – We need to get back to a sense of defense 40:00 – Reading...
From Silence to Spoken Word: A Poet Reclaims Her Voice
Toni Hardy can work in a laboratory, write a book, step up to a microphone and find her way around a country she’s never visited before. But there was a time when she...
Separating Shawn Carter The Businessman From Jay-Z The Business, Man
Source: BG048/Bauer-Griffin / Getty After years of helping the NFL select its halftime performers through his Roc Nation partnership, which was conveniently created...
Would Iyanla Vanzant Invite R. Kelly To Her Thanksgiving?
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As families finalize their Thanksgiving dinner invites, last year’s controversial debate around going no contact and cutting ties with...
Black Native Americans: The History Of A Shared ＆ Complicated Legacy
Source: Photo by APIC/Bettmann/Getty Images Black Native Americans have always existed, yet their history remains one of the most overlooked and frequently...
Media Mogul Byron Allen Sells His Stake In Starz
Media mogul Byron Allen has sold his stake in Starz. AFROTECH reported in March that the investor and businessman had purchased a stake in Starz through his private...
REBROADCAST! HE SAID, HE SAID, HE SAID: Author, Historian, Educator, Brad Pazant — FRI 10.30.26 7PM
Tune in Friday, October 30,, 2026 @ 7pm EST/4pm PST/6pm CST for the next “He Said, He Said, He Said Live!” A Look at the World from A Seasoned Black Man’s...
From FREE Coaching to PAID Impact: My Community Mission #shorts
True leadership is driven by the desire to serve, not a paycheck. After decades of volunteer coaching, the focus remains on building the next generation—proving that...
8 HBCU basketball players to watch this season
Roster changes and rising talent are setting the stage for a competitive basketball season for historically Black colleges and universities . Returning standouts look...
Trump Cancels Campaign Appearances In Kansas And Iowa. Oh, Wait, Nevermind
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty You know what’s funny about President Donald Trump? He’s a man with a gigantic ego, who is observably obsessed with how he’s perceived...
PUMA Is Celebrating The Divine Nine With A New Collection Honoring Black Greek Culture
With HBCU Homecoming season well underway, students and alum are looking for new and innovative ways to rep their schools, and their Greek affiliations. Because of...
November Is Coming: Here Are Some Ways Trump Is Trying To Steal The Election
Source: smartboy10 / Getty So far, the judicial branch of the United States government has done a consistent job of preventing President Donald Trump from...
81% Of Job Seekers Rejected Without Human Contact
More than 80% of U.S. job seekers have experienced rejectio n without speaking to an interviewer, according to a new survey highlighting growing frustration with...
NFN Live Jumua Khatib Ismael Saleem at 2026 CDLC
NFN Live Jumua Khatib Ismael Saleem at 2026 CDLC. New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!...
The 50-Year Legacy of HBCU Cheerleaders Who Changed the Game
ETTRICK, Virginia — “Everybody knows that we shake the best! Hey, Heeeey! Cause we shake the best. Hey Heeeey! We shake the best! We shake the best!” . With a...
Black Voters, Stay Alert: What to Watch for at the Polls
With the midterm elections approaching, Tré Murphy has a message for Black voters: Make a plan, know your rights and stay vigilant against intimidation and...
The Lip Bar Says It Aims To Reach More Customers At Target Beyond Its Millennial Black Women Base
The Lip Bar is embracing inclusivity in its business model beyond millennial Black women. At a panel at ADWEEK House Advertising HQ, leaders discussed how brands can...
Mike Tate on Building North Commons | Blacklight on Sports
Mike Tate has been at North Commons Park since 1973. That is more than five decades of coaching, mentoring and advocating for young people on the north side of...
JAŸ-Z chose himself for the Super Bowl. His summer shows explained why.
Listen to this story. Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… On “Off That,” an otherwise throwaway cut from his 2009 album The Blueprint 3 , JAŸ-Z...
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Awards $25K To Camp HBCYouth, Inspiring Future HBCU Students
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, a summer program that introduces elementary school students to historically Black colleges and...
Test the Buick Enclave’s Highway Acceleration Before You Buy #shorts
Hard acceleration exposes how this vehicle’s engine responds and sounds when merging onto the highway. Try a familiar entrance on your test drive when traffic and...
The GOP Is Staging Klan Rallies Across The Country To Win The Midterms. Let Me Explain
Source: KENT NISHIMURA / Getty I’ve written about this before — multiple times , actually — but it’s ironic and interesting that Republican conservatives go out of...
‘Meet The Press’ Moderator Kristen Welker On Motherhood, Representation, And Asking Powerful People The Hard Questions
“My mom ran for City Council [in Philadelphia] when I was in high school, and I was fascinated by the political process,” Kristen Welker tells ESSENCE . It was a...
High Country Silverado: Upscale Crew Cab Pickup Review #shorts
The High Country pairs useful conveniences with the room and comfort expected from an upscale crew cab pickup. #AutoNetwork. Watch the full video:...
Scene Stealers: Teyonah Parris Talks ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ And Finding Her Place In Hollywood
Stop the presses, everyone— Teyonah Parris is back . Since appearing as Dawn Chambers on Mad Men , the South Carolina native has established herself in Hollywood...
Get Tracee Ellis Ross’ Sultry Scorpio Season Look For Less
It’s officially Scorpio season, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a little style inspiration from one of our favorite Scorpios, Tracee Ellis Ross . The...
From the Pulpit to the Polls: Tré Murphy’s Mission for Justice
Tré Murphy knows what it means to answer a call to preach. He was doing it as a young teen. He didn’t know then how far beyond the pulpit that call would carry him....
How Three Beauty Experts Help Women Rediscover Confidence After a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A metastatic breast cancer (mBC) diagnosis, cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, can bring changes that extend beyond treatment schedules and daily...
