Signal Over Static
A 12-Foot Reminder That Black America Deserves Better In the heart of Times Square, a new art installation towers above the crowd. It’s a 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman by British artist Thomas J. Price, titled Grounded in the Stars. While the creator claims the statue honors “everyday people” and challenges outdated monument traditions, many Black Americans are…
A Familiar Reunion — With Familiar Struggles Actress Taraji P. Henson is once again teaming up with filmmaker Tyler Perry in his upcoming Netflix drama, Straw, set to premiere on June 6, 2025. In the film, Henson portrays Janiyah, a single mother enduring what appears to be an endless stream of personal hardships—all while caring for a terminally ill child…
From the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared to the world for the first time as Pope Leo XIV, marking a monumental milestone: the first pope ever born in the United States. But while the headlines focused on his nationality and moderate theological approach, an even more profound revelation began to surface: Pope Leo XIV…
🔔 Reader Advisory This article discusses emotionally sensitive topics including police-related incidents and mental health crises. Content is written with care. Introduction: When Justice Meets Mental Health and Race “Innocent until proven guilty.” That is the phrase that has long represented the core of American justice. But does that principle still apply when a grieving Black father experiences a mental…
In an age where fast food franchises and influencer-backed pop-up kitchens dominate the dining conversation, Woos and Keems Soulfood Restaurant LLC in Cheraw, South Carolina reminds us what true culinary legacy looks and tastes like. It isn’t trendy. It’s timeless. On my recent visit to Cheraw—a town deeply etched into the Black American story—I stumbled into what I’d describe as…
