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Tax refunds may be bigger in 2025 due to new deductions, including SALT, standard, senior, car loan, tips, and overtime pay.

Tensions over ICE funding escalate as Dems oppose DHS budget over fatal shootings, threatening gov't shutdown

TikTok's U.S. operations shift to majority American ownership, sparking concerns over political influence and algorithm changes.

Revolutionary freedom fighter Angela Davis has had plenty to say -- and write -- about Black feminism and prison abolitionism.

Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before.

Former President Barack Obama delivered a message to Democrats on Dec. 14, speaking at a Los Angeles fundraiser hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urging the party to unify and “meet the moment” as it looks ahead to upcoming elections.  During his remarks, Obama stressed that Democrats […]

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, instantly transforming what was expected to be a predictable race into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 cycle. Announcing her candidacy on Monday—the final day of qualifying—Crockett used her trademark boldness to send a direct message […]

Smart, soulful, stylish, and always evolving, the intellectual Black woman deserves gifts that honor her mind, nurture her creativity, and celebrate her brilliance. Whether she’s deep in literary theory, perfecting her self-care rituals, mastering her wellness goals, or exploring new tools to elevate her home and lifestyle, this guide brings thoughtful picks she’ll actually love […]

Black Santa's complex history, from minstrel mockery to civil rights symbol, reflects America's racial progress.

Montgomery Bus Boycott: Pivotal civil rights protest, 13-month struggle, nonviolent action transformed America.

Viola Fletcher fought for justice for the Tulsa Race Massacre up until her death on Nov. 24. Here's why she is an icon.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.