Fair warning—I’m about to be very direct with my opinion. I watch MSNBC because I trust the Black voices on the network. I appreciate the analysis from Joy Reid, Rev. Al Sharpton, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Jonathan Capehart, and others. Why? Because they see the world through a lens I can relate to. As Black journalists, they […]

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The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their victory as the 2025 Super Bowl LIX Champions, may break from decades of tradition again by skipping this year’s White House visit, according to sources. The practice of championship teams visiting the White House dates back to Super Bowl III when the New York Jets became the first NFL team to be honored.  […]

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WASHINGTON— In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, President Donald Trump has announced "refugee resettlement and other humanitarian considerations" for White South Africans seeking to immigrate to the United States. At the same time, the White House has rescinded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians living in the U.S., a designation that has allowed them […]

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TULSA, Okla. — A century after the destruction of Greenwood, Tulsa’s Beyond Apology Commission is calling for more than just recognition of past wrongs. They are demanding action. The commission has proposed a $24 million housing reparations program to the Office of the Mayor and Tulsa City Council. This marks a crucial step toward repairing the […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Black History Month unfolds, the Black lawmakers reintroduce HR 40. The bill would create a federal commission to study slavery's impact and develop reparations proposals. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) picked up the fight after the late Sheila Jackson Lee championed the cause for years. “Today, I'm deeply honored to reintroduce HR 40, historic legislation to establish […]

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