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THE BIDEN BETRAYAL
STORY OF THE YEAR: The 2024 presidential election took an unprecedented turn. Inner-party power plays ejected Pres. Joe Biden from the campaign trail. On July 21 in a surprise tweet the 46th president surrendered his bid for re-election after fighting in the press to gain the confidence of voters for weeks following a poor debate performance against his then opponent Donald J. Trump. Although a benign breach was revealed within the Democratic party, the fractured group quickly rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden said he stepped down to save his party -- the very group that betrayed him. READ MORE.
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WARNING: Wealth Inequality and Power Grabs Could Destroy Blacks Under Trump Rule
Existing in a country that practices systematic racism can be futile if there is no survival plan. Check out the video on how the wealthy ar
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Child Sex Criminals To Be Punished By Surgical Castration in Louisiana
Louisiana judges may have the authority to mandate surgical castration for individuals found guilty of committing sex offenses against young
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O.J. Simpson dies at 76
by Mona Austin O.J. Simpson, the football legend whose acquittal in the death of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald...
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U.S. Treasury Department Levies Fresh Stack of Sanctions Against the Sinaloa Cartel
By Mona Austin (TSN): The Department of Treasury has announced new sanctions on15 Sinaloa Cartel members and 6 Sonora, Mexico based...
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"Is Donald Trump's Media Merger Plan the Key to Maximizing his Cash Funds?"
(TSN): Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he has over $500 million in cash as the deadline for his fines related to a civil fraud...
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State of Black America Report: Significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says
Black Americans' significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says WASHINGTON (AP) — Black Americans have endured...
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2023 GOLDEN GLOBE nominations
FILM Best Drama "Anatomy of a Fall" "Killers of the Flower Moon" "Maestro" "Oppenheimer" "Past Lives" "The Zone of Interest" Best Drama...
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Rev. William Barber kicked out of AMC movie theater in North Carolina
Rev. William Barber, II a North Carolina Civil Rights leader, is fighting for his rights after a discriminatory encounter at an AMC...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Surgeon General warns of pandemic's toll on children and mental health
Surgeon General issues warning in pandemic driven mental health isses in children On Dec. 7, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Instagram head Mosseri defends creation of second app for kids in Senate testimony
At a Congressional hearing on protecting children online Wednesdsay Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram was in the hot seat for over 2 hours. ...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Sen. Bob Dole memorial events, funeral service
The plans to memorialize Sen. Bob Dole have been set and will be observed over several events. The flag is flying at half staff for the...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 9, 20212 min read
BET greenlights Tyler Perry's 'Sistas' spin-off 'Zatima'
BET has annouce the production of “Tyler Perry’s Zatima,” a spin-off from the #1 cable scripted series among Black viewers, “Tyler...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Pfizer booster shows promise against Omicron
A Pfizer lab test has shown evidence that their booster partially evades the Omicron. A 3rd dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 8, 20217 min read
Nat. Museum of African American History and Culture Opens New Exhibition “Make Good the Promises"
Spotlight Is on African American Visions of Freedom and Unmet Promises Following the Civil War Exhibition Also Explores the Contemporary...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Sidney Portier's life story to be made into a play
Controversy over creative license and permissions has followed the biographical content that has been produced in recent years. From...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Pres. Biden speaks to Putin as Russia's military operations around Ukraine are questioned
A secure video call between Pres. Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladmir Putin was set to take place as Russia's intentions toward a...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 6, 20213 min read
U.S. senate stalwart Bob Dole Dies; Pres. Biden's statement
The veteran senator from Kansas, Bob Dole has died. Dole served in the senate from 1969 to 1996. He ran for president on the Republican...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 4, 20215 min read
Kennedy Center to honor Justino Díaz, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell
(WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 44th...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 3, 20212 min read
TAMELA MANN RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE, ‘WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS’
Watch the Soul Santa trailer which features Tamela's new single, "What Christmas Really Means" here. (Dallas, TX) -- Award-Winning...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Physican's letter on Biden's health: It's just a cold -- not COVID!
(The Slice): The coughing that left reporters concerned after a Friday morning speech from Pres. Joe Biden is not a sign of serious...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 3, 20211 min read
BIDEN ANNOUNCES PLAN TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS-OMICRON VARIANT THIS WINTER
Pres. Joe Biden outlined 5 steps to combat a potential rise in illness from the new Omicron variant this winter along with tighter...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Vice President Kamala Harris Leads Inaugural National Space Council Meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris led the inaugural National Space Council meeting at the White House onWednesday, the first woman and person...
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Mona King Austin
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Is the U.S. Discriminatating Against African, Other Countries with the Omicron Travel Ban?
(The Slice): Reporters on Wednesday left the White House on the defenseive with questions related to several African countries that are...
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Mona King Austin
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Designer Virgil Abloh passes away
Virgil Ablo, a fashion designer who brought inspiring credibility to luxury fashion for men that embraced dreamers as the first Black...
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Mona King Austin
Nov 28, 20214 min read
When and where to watch the 2021 Soul Train Awards
The hottest party of the year, the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” presented by BET, will showcase an even bigger lineup of performances,...
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Mona King Austin
Nov 28, 20212 min read
First Lady Jill Biden receives tree for White House Christmas unveiling
With four years of mixed reviews on former First Lady Melania Trump's avant garde Christmas decor, Americans are looking forward to ...
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Mona King Austin
Nov 28, 20211 min read
Arbery case verdict: Guilty, guilty, guilty
The case of the three men who shot and killed Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery concluded on Wednesday, November 24 in Brunswick Georgia with...
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Mona King Austin
Nov 27, 20216 min read
U.S. Small Business Administration Support to America’s Small Businesses To Recover From Pandemic
While the holidays may still look a little different this year, the U.S. has made significant strides to ensure Americans can safely...
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