It is with profound sorrow that the James, Gbarbea, Gaye-Cooper, Clarke, Badio, Grebo-Harris families and Margbor descendants of Grand Bassa County announce the homegoing of our beloved matriarch, ...

“The toughest negotiations are with your own side” – Gerry Adams. Sinn Fein leader. “Much could go wrong in coming days, and in the Middle East it often does. The ‘peace’ deal Mr. Trump heralded on ...

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The Charlie Kirk memorial service featured several Cabinet members and speeches by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for an event that lasted nearly six hours. Here are some of the ...

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. How does one properly prepare for an interview with “the” Patti LaBelle? They call ...

It’s the second day of a shutdown of the federal government. We explain what’s happening. By Adam B. Kushner I’m the editor of this newsletter. For weeks, our D.C. reporters chronicled a slow-motion ...

Comic book legends Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones have been busy reimagining the unnaturally long life of Vlad Dracula through their graphic novel collaborations. The first of those, Dracula: The ...

First-time reaction to this amazing music video! We break down the vocals, visuals, and overall vibe while sharing our honest thoughts. Join us as we explore the artistry, emotions, and impact behind ...

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Nintendo doesn’t always dive into horror games, but one of their few experiments in the genre remains an undisputed classic. For the most part, Nintendo consoles are best known for their focus on ...

Summer Eternal, one of the infinite number of Disco Elysium spiritual successor studios that cropped up last year, have been mostly quiet on whatever it is they've been cooking up since forming. They ...