Published March 21, 2026 at 1:45 AM EDT Is there a connection between atheism and authoritarianism? History suggests that when societies reject religious authority, they often replace it—not with freedom—but with systems of control that are even more rigid and far-reaching. This isn’t simply about belief in God. It’s about what fills the vacuum when that belief disappears. The Moral Vacuum—and What Replaces It In many religious societies, moral behavior is guided internally.

Published March 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. HOLLYWOOD, CA — Ryan Coogler 's fantasy horror film Sinners has dominated the 2025-2026 awards season, breaking records with 16 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and sweeping key guild awards like the Actor Awards (formerly SAG) for Best Ensemble, with significant wins also at the Critics' Choice, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and NAACP Image Aw

Published March 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT Surveillance video of Black Lives Matter leader Clyde McLemore grabbing Nyesha Hill WAUKEGAN, IL— Clyde McLemore , who is the founder and executive director of the Lake County branch of Black Lives Matter, was caught on video trying to rough up his project manager Nyesha A. Hill after she questioned him about his alleged misuse of funds. McLemore, who is also a member of the Lake County Regional Board of School Trustees, told officers

Published March 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT Employers don't believe Black men are able to sustain positive contact with the public. WASHINGTON, DC — According to sociologist William Julius Wilson , " employers are less likely to hire [Black males] because they are seen as unable to sustain positive contact with the public." Wilson's research says employers believe that black males lack the soft skills that their jobs require: the tendency to maintain eye contact, the ability to c

Published March 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM EDT Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks during his inauguration ceremony (Photo by Mark Almond) BIRMINGHAM, AL — More than one in four Black men voted for Donald Trump in 2024. Democrats can either spend the next four years wondering why, or they can look at what Mayor Randall Woodfin is doing in Birmingham and get to work. In 2024, Trump’s share of the Black vote roughly doubled from 2020 levels, and more than one-quarter of Black men supporte

Published March 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT Deon Cole speaks onstage during the 57th NAACP Image Awards (Amy Sussman/Getty) PASADENA, CA — Comedian Deon Cole took his chitlin circuit humor to a new low at the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards with his mock prayer for rapper Nicki Minaj . Cole is reportedly receiving death threats from Ms. Minaj's fans; as well, supporters of president Donald Trump, who Cole also took shots at. Clarence Conaway discusses Cole's hosting of the NAAC

Published February 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT Credit: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a survey released Thursday by several Democratic-aligned organizations, Black men 50 years old and below were more likely to show apathy toward President Donald Trump’s policies and less likely to say they were personally hurt by them, compared with other age and gender groups within the critical voting bloc. Forty-two percent of Black men under

Published February 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT Music producer Teddy Riley made some startling claims in recent interview. LOS ANGELES, CA— Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley , architect of of the New Jack Swing music genre and maker of hits for Michael Jackson , Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat , to name a few, recently did an interview with SWAY in the Morning to promote his new autobiography, Remember the Times: A Memoir . Among other things, Riley implies th

Published February 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM EDT Adrian Davis was a lead pastor at All Nations Worship Assembly in Alabama. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Adrian Derrell Davis , 42, who served as a lead pastor and paid marketing consultant for All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA), was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling more than $400,000 in ANWA funds over the years for personal purposes without authorization. Davis pleaded guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return. Acco

Published February 23, 2026 at 8:40 AM EDT Father Raymond J. Guidry (1928-2011) served as priest on four continents. TECHNY, IL — Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans who have shaped the course of history. Among the many trailblazers is U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Raymond J. Guidry , a man whose life was a testament to faith, resilience, and creativity. As an African American priest, missionary, military chaplain, an

Published February 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT Mayweather retired in 2017 with a 50-0 record and $1 billion in career earnings. MANHATTAN, NY — Undefeated 48-year-old former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced that he will come out of retirement and return to professional boxing after his April 26 spring exhibition match against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson . As of early 2026, reports indicate that Mayweather faces significant financial pressure , inc

Published February 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT Negro Digest- Ali - What’s Goin’ On (2026) by Milton Bowens MOULTON, AL— Milton Bowens was born and raised in Oakland, CA. He is the fifth son and tenth child of his family, which makes for his unique artistic signature "Milton 510" . His work, which takes inspiration from History and Culture, "brings to the foreground issues of perseverance, pride, perspective, and effect." Milton 510’s “Afro Classical” collection, an anthology

Published February 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT Tony Clark has been head of the MLBPA since 2013 NEW YORK, NY — Longtime head of the Major League Baseball Players’ Association, Tony Clark , resigned after an internal inquiry revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who has been employed by the MLBPA since 2023. Tony Clark and his wife, Frances

Published February 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT “Katt Williams comedy for the past few years, [his] past two specials, have been terrible.” WASHINGTON, DC — Christian conservative influencer Tiameka Watson , aka PopCultureMicca, sat down for an interview with reporter Orando Fox on his Talk Perspective podcast to clarify her relationship with Youtube creator Anton Daniels , which many have deemed as innappropriate.

Published February 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM EDT “Katt Williams comedy for the past few years, [his] past two specials, have been terrible.” JACKSONVILLE, FL — Clarence Conaway Jr. discusses the decline of comedian Katt Williams ' stand-up comedy, especially in contrast to his viral interview on Club Shay Shay . Following the Club Shay Shay interview, Katt Williams released a Netflix special in 2024, called Woke Foke , that was "objectively terrible" and largely ignored by the p

Published February 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT “Sexual assault of enslaved Black men has failed to garner sustained scholarly attention.” NAIROBI, KE — In recent decades, a growing number of Western white men have traveled to regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia in search of romantic relationships. While motivations vary—ranging from curiosity and cultural interest to dissatisfaction with dating norms at home—these journeys are shaped by complex social, economic, and histor

Published February 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT “Sexual assault of enslaved Black men has failed to garner sustained scholarly attention.” PHILADELPHIA, PA — Emory professor George Yancy and historian Thomas A. Foster discuss the overlooked, understudied, and undertheorized fact that Black men under slavery were sexually assaulted/raped. Read the full article at TruthOut.org

Published February 11, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT “Black audiences eventually stop defending people who talk down to them . ” DETROIT, MI — Youtube creator React with Rob breaks down the rise and fall of Anton Daniels . How his platform grew. Why did his tone change? And why his appearance on Corey Holcomb ’s 5150 Show felt like the moment the ground shifted.

Published February 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM EDT “Keion White was holding a private party when he was shot in the leg.” SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Rapper Lil Baby was allegedly involved in an altercation with 49ers player Keion White early Monday morning in the Mission District, police say.

Published February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT “It can't get worse than where it already was, but damn it, they found a way.” NASHVILLE, TN — Dominick McGee aka Dom Lucre says he watches football to disconnect from politics and criticizes the constant forced political messaging in entertainment.