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Barack and Michelle Obama are preparing to unveil the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side. Opening June 19, the massive community-focused campus will feature a museum, library, playground, gardens, sports spaces, and more — giving visitors a new cultural landmark rooted in education, history, and community. Read more here!
FAMU’s historic “Marching 100” leader just added another major win to her legacy. Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede, the first female head drum major in the band’s 79-year history, has signed a brand endorsement deal with Head & Shoulders after a year filled with groundbreaking moments—from the Oscars stage to the College Football Hall of Fame. Read […]
In her latest work, journalist Mimi Brown shines a light on the profound impact of hardship and resilience within the Altadena community.
A Recall You Should Know About A new recall is putting millions of eye drop users on alert across the country. More than three million bottles of over the counter eye drops are being pulled from shelves. The issue comes down to safety concerns about how the products were made. The recall affects products sold […]
Exploring claims of African ancestry among US presidents, from Jefferson to Obama, with DNA evidence and historical context.
LOS ANGELES — Former cable news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested. According to Don Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, Lemon was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles on Thursday night while he was covering the Grammy awards. Lemon came under scrutiny following an anti-ICE demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this […]
For more than a century, Black media has been the heartbeat of Black storytelling in America. Long before headlines, broadcasts, or timelines existed, our stories lived through oral tradition. History was passed from elders to children in living rooms, churches, barbershops, and community gatherings. These spoken narratives preserved culture, survival, and resistance at a time […]
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump said the U.S. has carried out “a large-scale strike” against Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a social media post Saturday morning, Trump announced that the U.S. military captured Maduro and his wife and said they are being flown out of the country. The Trump administration had offered […]
HERstory continues! 💪🏽✨From Detroit to Conyers, Black women showed the world what leadership, resilience, and grace look like on Election Night 2025. Across the country, several trailblazing women broke barriers and made history at the ballot box: According to Hill, director of data at the Center for American Women, the success of these leaders is […]
No SNAP? Georgia Food Banks Offer Help. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/10/29/where-get-free-food-metro-atlanta-snap-benefits-run-out/
Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What You Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.
Urban One celebrates its 45th anniversary, highlighting the perseverance of founder Cathy Hughes and the company's commitment to the Black community and radio's powerful influence.