The intersection of professional sports, personal faith and public accountability has once again become a flashpoint for debate. Following a series of social media broadcasts that many have labeled homophobic and exclusionary, the Chicago Bulls officially waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30. The move comes as the league grapples with where the line is…
On Feb. 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks announced that Mar. 16, 2026 was Magic City Monday, a promotional event where the Hawks were set to partner with Magic City, the famed Atlanta strip club whose influence stretches across the country, to match their game against the Orlando Magic. Then on Mar. 9 the event was…
When he refused to rent to African Americans, they said it was a company decision.When he advertised for the execution of the Central Park Five, they said he was tough on crime.When he justified the acts of white nationalists, they said his words were taken out of context. On February 5 at 10 p.m., President…
Representation in luxury Hermès appointed Grace Wales Bonner as the new creative director of menswear. The appointment by the prestigious French fashion house was a landmark event for Black fashion. Wales Bonner is the first Black woman in history to lead a major European Fashion House. Hermès announced the monumental decision on Oct. 21, 2025,…
It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked the grounds of Morehouse College and honed his voice, forming a legacy that transformed suffrage into enfranchisement. Yet, today, this very legacy risks being undermined by one of the simplest governmental hindrances: a change of address. For students attending Atlanta University Center (AUC) schools, the…
The producers of “Love Island USA” recently issued a statement on social media urging fans to be respectful of the show’s contestants. The message pointed to a troubling trend in online interactions. “We appreciate the fans, the passion for the series, and the amazing group of islanders who are sharing their summer with us. Please…
The concept of two Americas has been a focus in American academic thought for decades. When the veil between these “Black” and “white” Americas is pierced, America’s true nature is often revealed. In the wake of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, several historically Black colleges and universities reported receiving threats and were forced…
After conservative Republican Charlie Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, I couldn’t help but think of when Malcolm X called the assassination of John F. Kennedy “the chickens coming home to roost.” While it was indeed a dark moment in politics, and the loss of life must never be condoned, I…
