[Photo: (Senate Television via AP)] Senator Cory Booker, a prominent figure in American politics, has made headlines once again. This time, it’s not for his legislative efforts or presidential campaign, but for breaking a speaking record in the Senate. In a remarkable display of endurance and dedication, Senator Booker held the floor for hours, captivating the nation with his powerful words and unwavering commitment to his cause. The Historic Speech On a day that will be remembered in Senate history, Senator Cory Booker took the floor to address an issue of immense importance. With a voice full of conviction,…
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The Social Security Administration has announced that the next round of payments will go out on April 9 as part of its staggered distribution system, which schedules checks according to people’s birth date and the date they started to receive benefits. According to the administration, the beneficiaries who will receive the next round of payments are people born between the 1st and 10th of any month and those who began receiving payments after May 1997, per Newsweek. How does the Social Security Administration distribute payments? The SSA issues payments in three waves every month. If a person started receiving benefits…
Hellobeautiful Featured Video CLOSE Source: Omar Vega / Getty Every few months, social media stirs up the same tired conversation: Skin bleaching. Someone’s glow-up or flawless look has the internet in a frenzy, and the accusations start flying. This time, femcee JT is caught in the commentary crossfire, with TikTok detectives convinced that her naturally radiant complexion must result from skin-bleaching. The obsession with Black women’s skin tone is exhausting, and it needs to stop. RELATED: Serena Williams Shuts Down Skin-Bleaching Accusations: ‘I Do Not Bleach My Skin!’ JT swiftly responds to TikTok haters who accuse her of skin bleaching…
Source: LB Studios / Getty We all know how difficult it can be for Black people to simply exist in public spaces without attracting the unwanted attention of Karens and their Ken-tlemen counterparts, who tend to be entitled and prone to asserting authority they simply don’t have. And, of course, when Black people refuse to bend to white people’s non-authority, Karens and Dilberts (I’m just going to keep throwing out suggestions for male Karen monikers) either start playing the victim, or they start lashing out with childish temper tantrums — or both. (Usually both.) Anyway, a viral video has been…
Tamar Braxton and Ms. E aren’t just cooking; they’re connecting, healing, and serving up Black excellence with their new CLEO TV show, and BOSSIP has all the deets! Source: Derek White / Getty Atlanta’s The Garden Room recently hosted a premiere for Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E, which will air on CLEO TV on March 26 at 9 p.m. ET/CT. Based on the energy at the premiere, the series is poised to be a hit. Source: Derek White / Getty Tamar echoed that sentiment to BOSSIP while also sharing details about her personal cooking sessions with her mom. Source: Derek White / Getty…
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty The Jazz and Soul music giant Roy Ayers has passed away. He was 84. Variety reports that the Jazz vibraphonist’s family confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday, March 4, after a “long illness.” “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer, and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing which occurred on March 4, 2025 in New York City after a long illness,” reads the Ayers family’s statement. “He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed. A celebration of Roy’s life will be forthcoming.”…
Source: Bettmann / Getty Bloody Sunday, the day when hundreds of people peacefully marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, yet were met with violence, occurred 60 years ago (March 7, 1965) today. In the decades since the disturbing events of Bloody Sunday, some strides were made, yet racial tensions remain as strained as ever in parts of the country. The efforts of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in the southern states were noteworthy as there existed the tendrils of Jim Crow despite landmark rulings such as the Civil Rights Act being passed…
Source: Michael Buckner / Getty Nike and Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, have announced a partnership to launch a new line of women’s activewear. This venture comes as the heritage brand aims to bring Nike back to its roots. Read more about the exciting collaboration inside. The upcoming collection between Nike and Skims is set to debut in the United States this Spring, featuring a range of training apparel, footwear, and accessories tailored specifically for women. A global rollout is planned for 2026, expanding the availability of these products to a wider audience. This strategic move aligns with Nike’s ongoing…
1. Shaudy Kash & Top$ide – On The Yeah Side Deluxe Source:Topside Detroit’s dynamic duo, Shaudy Kash & Top$ide are back, as they present the highly anticipated On The Yeah Side Deluxe, which is now available at all DSP’s and includes ten new tracks; overflowing with Top$ides signature funky, psychedelic production, and Shaudy’s fly raps, delivered in his trademark conversational flow. For years now, rising stars Shaudy Kash and Top$ide have been making waves in Detroit’s music scene with their electric collaborations, and the duo has continuously delivered slaps that blend the best of Detroit’s underground sound with a fresh twist that speaks…
Source: Courtesy / Wu-Tang Clan This week (February 24th), Wu-Tang Clan announced the start of their tour Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber. Produced by AEG, the world’s most iconic hip hop group’s 27-date tour will kick off on June 6th in Baltimore, MD at CFG Bank Arena and visit Los Angeles, the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Boston, and more before wrapping up on Friday, July 18th at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The tour will be supported by hip-hop duo Run the Jewels. The Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour will celebrate the depth and breadth of…