Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities Friday. This was in connection with a protest tied to a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from the U.S. Attorney General’s office. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X. Lemon was taken into custody alongside three other journalists. This was “in connection with the […]

On January 30, 1933, the legendary singer and civil rights pioneer Billie Holiday recorded “Solitude” for Columbia Records. Holiday’s voice was more than music—it was a declaration of emotion, identity, and resilience. Through her art, she captured the pain and longing of Black life in America. She also highlighted its triumphs. This influence extended to generations of musicians and activists. […]

Faith in the Midst of Change Scripture Readings Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good […]

A tragedy unfolded in Flatbush, Brooklyn, when a one-month-old baby was found dead inside his family’s apartment. Police were called Saturday evening to the home on Veronica Place after the infant’s grandmother requested a wellness check. Responding officers discovered the baby, Adonnys Kendall, inside a duffel bag in a closet. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s mother, […]

In New York politics, sometimes the sparkle isn’t from ambition—it’s from actual diamond earrings. Prosecutors allege that Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once the second-most powerful person in city government, accepted diamonds from two real estate developers. She was a top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams. According to court filings, she allegedly used her influence. She pressured city regulators into fast-tracking their […]

Winter in New York can be brutal. But for some, it’s not just the snow—it’s the cold inside their own homes. In Far Rockaway, Queens, residents of 438 Beach 40th Street have been without heat. They also lack hot water. This situation has persisted since before the weekend snowstorm. That means boiling pots of water aren’t for cooking—they’re for survival. […]

There’s something about nurses that makes you wonder. How do they carry the weight of the world? And how do they still show up every day? Thursday marks day 18 of the New York City nurses’ strike. The end still feels far off. The nurses weren’t letting the snow—or anything else—slow them down. They returned to the picket lines outside […]

People in the Broadway community will tell you something that sounds simple, but isn’t: This isn’t just work. It’s family. That truth filled the room Wednesday at the Museum of Broadway. Performers, creatives, and supporters gathered there for an event called “Casting the Role of a Lifeline.” The goal wasn’t applause. It was something far more urgent—finding bone marrow matches […]

There are crime stories that feel dark. And then there are crime stories that feel… confused. This one lands squarely in the second category. Authorities say a Minnesota man showed up at a federal detention center in Brooklyn this week. He tried to walk out with a murder suspect by pretending to be the FBI. Mark Anderson, 36, arrived at […]