Squeezed in a fraction of the fun from one of my favorite nights of the season 🎄My annual Christmas Pajama Karaoke Party!

A Somali-American who voted for the president in 2024 says he’s leaving the Republican Party after the president called Somalis ‘garbage.’

‘What changed?’ Rep. Hakeem Jeffries calls Sen. Schumer’s proposal to end the shutdown ‘reasonable’ after calling a similar proposal ‘laughable’ a month ago.

Yes, Mariah. It is time. 🎄

At 93yo, the woman who popularized altar-making for the Day of the Dead in the U.S. is honored with her first museum exhibition. #díadelosmuertos #dayofthedead

It’s the first of the month and the rent is due.

As many Americans turn to food banks for the first time because of the government shutdown, actress and Feeding America ambassador Karen Pittman shares her experience with food insecurity and why she says there’s courage in getting help.

Sean Grayson, 31, could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, or probation. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29.

Could Air Traffic Controller call-outs lead to the end of the shutdown?

On ‘No Kings Day 2’ ‘AND’ vs. ‘OR’ for the 92% of Black women who did not vote for President Trump.

Federal Employees’ union official equates TSA workers to slaves. (Slaves did not build the pyramids, but I knew where he was going.)

I SEE YOU, Tuskegee University!

Former Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, urges President Trump to fire HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for the sake of the nation and for the sake of his legacy.

Important day for my family. On this day in 1791, my ancestor won a historic lawsuit to free herself and all of her descendants.

Bryant: Trump’s National Guard deployments are a “Technicolor Birth of a Nation”

Spike Lee endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.

Why rising Black unemployment should concern every American

Michael Harriot on American Eagle’s ‘great jeans’ ad

A dance project debuts in Texas next week about the shooting at Robb Elementary that ended the lives of 19 children and two teachers.

Is this AI content ‘digital blackface?’

Birthright citizenship extended to children born to non-US citizens is rooted in a century-plus-old Supreme Court case of Wong Kim Ark. His great-grandson is working to protect that precedent.

Despite the ASSAULT 🎣🤦🏽‍♂️, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Missoula!

Kroger responds to a social media post about its Juneteenth cakes gone wrong.

There’s never been a meeting like this. This Juneteenth, how these women’s search for family history led them to this church and to one another. Airing TODAY on CNN

Beverly Juarez is 21 years old. Her parents entered the country illegally more than 20 years ago. Her father was deported this month and her mother was detained this week. Now, Beverly is responsible for the family’s business and her three younger siblings. Saturday 8a on CNN

🚨Update on Clarksdale’s petition for a SINNERS screening.

Should she have been allowed to perform?

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to the federal investigation of his office. DOJ claims his recent comments suggest that he hires ‘based solely on race.’

This performance is SO good!

Pastor Jamal Bryant, Nina Turner and Tamika Mallory announce that the Target boycott will continue after a 40-day ‘Target fast’ concluded on Easter Sunday.

Should ‘Raise Up’ be North Carolina’s official state Hip Hop song? Petey Pablo says, ‘Truthfully, it already is.’

“Where dem fans at?”

Actor Malik Yoba clarifies viral video: ‘I’ve decided that I’m no longer a Black man.’

Clyburn: Senate Democrats should have held the line.

Best-selling author Frederick Joseph asks readers to not buy his books at Target after its DEI divestment.

The President is calling on public officials to celebrate Black History Month with programs and activities. On the same day, the Defense Department releases a seemingly contradictory statement banning DoD celebrations of Black History Month.

“If they’ll do you in the daytime, they’ll certainly do me in the evening.” - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

The immigration crackdown has some Native Americans concerned about their safety.

Reesa Teesa of ‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ on the U.S. TikTok ban.

Should incarcerated firefighters be paid minimum wage?

Can’t wait to celebrate the Canadian Media Producers Association’s 30th Anniversary in a few weeks. We have a lot to talk about! #PT2025

The Category is: Most underappreciated Christmas song I’ll Start.

Broward County’s State Attorney is working to vacate the sentences of people convicted for buying crack made by law enforcement.

The grandson of the man who created the now Washington Commanders former team logo is leading an initiative to bring it back. (Just the logo - not the former name.)

FAKE

As more Black influencers exit X, can BlackSky replace Black Twitter?

👀 aight now 🍗

FUBU Founder and CEO Daymond John says now is the time for the U.S. relaunch of the clothing brand. I certainly wore (a lot of) it in the 90s. Are you ready for FUBU in 2025?