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Fred Hampton, left, head of the Illinois Black Panthers, and Dr. Benjamin Spock, right, attend a rally against the trial of eight people accused of conspiracy to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The rally was held outside the Federal Building in Chicago on Oct. 29, 1969. Photo: Getty Images Don Casper/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service

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Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks Never Apologized For Bad Behavior

Despite JD Vance’s claim that white folks no longer “have to apologize for being white anymore,” here’s many times Black folks never got a much deserved apology.

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf's This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf is looking at getting seriously taxed in the pocketbook for

The Most Stunning Black Images of 2025

The Most Stunning Black Images of 2025

As the year comes to a close, we’ve rounded up some of the most stunning

Everything to Know About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on His 65th Birthday

Everything to Know About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on His 65th Birthday

In honor of what would have been his 65 birthday, we’re looking at some of

Culture, Sports

Where Are All the Black Women in Sports Journalism?

We spoke with Elaine Welteroth about her emotional conversation with sports journalists Cari Champion, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Kelsey Nicole Nelson

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Finance

TikToker Pays Zero Mortgage on $1M Home. Here’s Her Hack

In the first part of our series on Black homeownership, we’re highlighting one NYC Black woman who shares her tips for homeownership success.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Hip Hop: 73 Till Infinity

A Look Back at Rapper 50 Cent’s “Many Men” on Its 20th Anniversary

Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 20. We revisit one of Gangsta Rap’s last great songs off that album on this episode of UR FAV TRAK.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Sports

Brittney Griner’s Inspiring Reemergence

The eight-time WNBA all-star will return to play her 10th season with Phoenix.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 21, 2023
Black Excellence, Culture, The Evolution Of

The Evolution of Barack Obama [Updated]

We take a look back at the life and journey of Barack Obama, the first African American president in the history of the United States.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 20, 2023
Culture, Media

Melissa Harris-Perry Calls ‘The Takeaway’ Being Canceled An Act Of Abuse

The host held nothing back on social media about the shocking news.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 19, 2023
Culture, Sports

2023 NBA All-Star Weekend’s Best Celebrity Sightings [Updated]

See all the stars who mingled with ballers and more at this year’s gathering in Salt Lake City.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

February 18, 2023
Culture, Sports

Howard University’s All-Black Swim & Dive Team Gets Its Flowers

The program makes history as the first all-Black swim team to appear on the Sports Illustrated’s cover.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 17, 2023
Black Business, Culture

Meet Two Black Men Changing the Flavor of the Whiskey Game

Miami-based whiskey brand Duke & Dame aims to win over even the most hesitant whiskey drinker.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 16, 2023
Culture, Hip Hop: 73 Till Infinity

Remembering De La Soul’s David Jolicoeur and The Group’s Hit Song “Me Myself And I”

Jolicoeur, aka “Trugoy the Dove,” was instrumental in early hip-hop’s incorporation of jazzy relaxed beats and positive messaging. UR FAV TRAK has the story.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 16, 2023