As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
As these stories continue to develop, 2025 is proving to be a year of transformation, controversy, and cultural evolution.
White House adviser Elon Musk threatened to fire federal workers who did not prove their worth through email in a social media post on X. Musk demanded a list of accomplishments from thousands of federal employees, warning of termination for non-compliance. The Office of Personnel Management clarified that workers were not required to respond by […]
Chris Jasper, who played a key role in the Isley Brothers' success in the 70s and 80s, passed away on Feb. 23 from cancer at age 73.
Source: Kevin Carter / Getty A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing at Chicago Midway International Airport Tuesday morning after a private jet unexpectedly taxied onto the runway nearly causing a collision, according to reports from CNN and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Southwest Flight 2504 was arriving from Omaha, Nebraska and had to perform a “go-around” maneuver after a Bombardier Challenger 350 private jet entered the […]
Source: EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty A Black man in Akron, Ohio, had to start a legal fight to wear his hair naturally at work. Seleke Korleh filed a complaint with the Akron Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) in 2023, after VanDevere Chevrolet fired him for what they deemed an “unprofessional” hairstyle, Signal Akron reports. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, ACRC sided with Korleh and determined that VanDevere had violated a […]
Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty We are sad to report that Chris Jasper, a singer-songwriter who played a key role in crafting the sound of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, passed away at the age of 73. A family statement shared on Jasper’s Facebook page confirmed that he passed away on Sunday, February 23, following a cancer diagnosis in December 2024. Born on December 30, 1951, the Cincinnati native started studying classical piano at […]
Source: The Washington Post / Getty White House adviser Elon Musk threatened to fire federal workers who did not prove their worth through email in a social media post on X. Musk demanded a list of accomplishments from thousands of federal employees, warning of termination for non-compliance. The Office of Personnel Management clarified that workers were not required to respond by the deadline set by Musk. President Trump supported Musk’s […]
Starbucks is set to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as part of a restructuring effort by new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol. In the memo, Niccol said the layoffs are meant to simplify the company’s structure while “removing layers and duplication and creating smaller, more nimble teams.” He added, “Our intent is to operate […]
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As these stories continue to develop, 2025 is proving to be a year of transformation, controversy, and cultural evolution. Read More
D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer. Read More
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor Read More
