With Chicago as the site of this year’s Democratic National Convention, I cannot help but feel the ancestors are winking at us. Nobody knew this
“When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to
My world came full circle in the space of a week this May. Early in the month, I was privileged to speak at an alumni
Steven Dashiell, the author of this editorial, is an interdisciplinary sociologist who studies language, specifically the nature of discourses in male-dominated subcultures. He speaks of
LSU star Angel Reese sobbed during a postgame press conference after her Tigers lost to the popular Iowa Hawkeyes on April 1. The famously outspoken
[Editor’s note: The following op-ed was jointly penned by the Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and its
Michael Jackson cleared a path for Jon Batiste. Batiste’s original Netflix documentary American Symphony, produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground production company, follows the musician’s
Editor’s note: The following is a response to some who have recently questioned the qualifications of Black commercial pilots. Perhaps the most shamelessly idiotic came
Patrick Mahomes has dominated the NFL for the past five years, and he has the awards to prove it. So far in his career, he’s
There is no doubt that Lamar Jackson was the MVP of the NFL this season. He led the Baltimore Ravens to the best record in
SZA had an amazing 2023, even though her studio album SOS was released in 2022. The R&B artist went on a world tour last year
Rap music stands as a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of the Black community, serving not just as an art form but as
Crafting lyrics in the world of rap is more than mere wordplay; it’s an art form that mirrors reality, challenges perspectives and encapsulates personal narratives.
As the winter chill sets in and the aromas of cinnamon and pine fill the air, there’s a palpable sense of magic that blankets the
Rapper Nicki Minaj has been facing a wave of “hate” and ageism within the hip-hop industry. Since her debut in 2007 with her mixtape Playtime
Jada Pinkett Smith is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, but her brand was built on authenticity. As an actress, her energy was
LeBron James and members of the global celebrity community have voiced support for Israel amid its bloody war with Hamas. The Los Angeles Lakers legend
As a proud Black-owned media company, we at Urban Edge Network have always strived to empower our community by providing a voice and platform for
On Aug. 11, 2020, three years ago today, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would join the ticket. As a member of Alpha
The singular Black male on the United States Supreme Court made one of his most hypocritical decisions to date, by siding with the Court’s conservatives
