Trump

Trump gives stern warning over new transgender policies

In addition to issuing a threat to schools that disregard it, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an order prohibiting transgender athletes from playing women’s sports. According to Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” U.S.

DUO steps into the Star Studio and talks singing and acting

DUO is one of the smoothest artists you will hear about in 2025. He floats between singing and rapping perfectly, and his melodies are off the charts. DUO started taking music seriously after a serious knee injury ended his football

Chrisean Rock

Chrisean Rock’s ex-boyfriend shot and killed

According to The Shade Room, a terrible tragedy occurred in Maryland Saturday, Feb. 3. It concerns Karon Makhai Cann, also known as Ronny Doe, a 24-year-old man who was the ex-boyfriend of Chrisean Rock. Anne Arundel Police confirmed that Doe

Karlous Miller discusses the ‘We Them Ones Comedy Tour’

Karlous Miller has been making audiences laugh for over two decades. After 18 seasons as a full-time cast member on “Wild ‘N Out,” he has transformed into one of comedy’s standout voices. Now hosting the “85 South Show,” Miller is

Black business spotlight: Terrence Upshaw of Astorre Faenza

Terrence Upshaw is the CEO, founder and creative director of his brand Astorre Faenza. Upshaw released his first piece back in 2018, selling clothes by word of mouth. Seven years later, his clothes are in some of the biggest cities

5 amazing mothers who deserve Black History Month love

Black women really are superheroes and this month we are going to make sure they get all their flowers. Throughout history, Black women have always been our community’s champion. They wear so many hats — caregivers, supporters, leaders, lovers, sisters,

Top 4 worst outfits we saw on the Grammys red carpet

Red carpets are always an interesting scene. Celebrities are supposed to come looking their best, but there are always a few people who come looking a mess. The 2025 Grammys were no different. We saw our favorites absolutely kill it;

Press Play: Hottest new music

It’s time to press play. January ended with a bang music-wise, arguably getting the best releases of the entire month this past Friday, Jan. 31. We finally got the long-awaited new Weeknd album. We also got a deluxe album from

Omar Ali is building on the legacy his dad instilled in him

Omar Ali is a gubernatorial appointee and board director with two decades of expertise in federal construction, having played a key role in building U.S. embassies across the globe, including in Israel, Baghdad, London and China. As the president of

What’s next for YFN Lucci after prison

Saturday, Feb. 1, marked a pivotal moment in the life and career of hip-hop artist YFN Lucci, as the chart-topping musician was officially released from prison and placed on parole. His return to freedom is a testament to his resilience,

Derez De’Shon talks 3 Da Hardway, Russ, and Hardaway

Derez De’Shon popped onto the scene in 2017 with his hit song “Hardaway,” which went platinum on the Billboard charts and ten times platinum in the hood. Since then, Derez has made himself a mainstay in the game, dropping music

Black business spotlight: Berto of Table Hoopz

Berto is the founder and CEO of Table Hoopz. He came up with this idea in college, and during the pandemic he finally had time to build his first table. Since then, he has been traveling around the country bringing

The impact Zach LaVine and De’Aaron Fox trades will have

There have been rumblings that De’Aaron Fox wanted out of Sacramento since the firing of their head coach Mike Brown last month. Well, those rumors finally came to pass late last night, Feb. 2. While everybody was enjoying the Grammy

DO NOT USE AGAIN AFTER FEB. 7. This is strictly a limited-permission use photo.

Blackest moments at the 2025 Grammys

Black excellence was on full display at the Grammys yesterday, Feb. 2. We got to see the return of many of our favorite stars to the Grammys last night. The Weeknd finally ended his Grammy boycott and even brought Playboi

Austin Rogers is Atlanta’s next R&B superstar

Austin Rogers is in for a huge year. He has one of the hottest songs in not only Atlanta, but the entire country in “TIP.” The R&B singer is a duo threat too, he got the dance moves to match

TWB Trey performs on Dropping BARZ

TWB Trey pulled up to Fresh Friday to drop some bars. He performed “Same Jit” and an unreleased song from his upcoming mixtape ‘Love 2.’

Who is Naomi Girma, the highest paid woman in soccer?

Naomi Girma, a defender for the U.S. women’s national team, joined English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC to become the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer history. The 24-year-old agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues for

Victor Wembanyama

2025 NBA All-Star Reserves; full teams listed

Yesterday, Jan. 30, the NBA All-Star game reserves were announced. The week before, the All-Star game starters were announced and many favorites were voted in as starters. The West starters are LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and