By Nkechi Taifa, Esq. We cannot understand the current moment without viewing it with a historical lens. After the death of Justice Thurgood Marshall, there was a gaping hole in the U.S. Supreme Court. The court lost a defender of justice, and African Americans and people of color lost a champion for civil rights. History […]
With just under two weeks remaining to Election Day, The Source has released a new digital cover story endorsing former Vice President and Senator Joe Biden for President and Sen. Kamala Harris for Vice President. The digital cover story highlights why The Source is “Rolling with Joe” and is a call to the Hip-Hop community […]
Joe Biden, the former Vice President and Senator, launched his campaign for President of the United States with a vow to “restore the soul of America.” For many in America, that “soul” manifests differently and perhaps always has. Indeed, a paradox if not a constitutional contradiction set forth on the very beginning of its text as written, […]
Let’s get right to it. We are living in a state of emergency! “No time for fake ones” or for Hip Hop political correctness. Real talk is required during these most pivotal and dangerous times. Any unilateral effort by anyone, including Hip Hop celebrities and artists, contrary to seeking immediate change to the hell on […]
Over the last few months in particular, Black people have been subjected to an increased amount if trauma. From the disproportionate rates of illnesses from COVID-19, to the unfair treatment of the community by law enforcement, these tensions are adding to an already emotionally taxed, and stressed culture. Being stressed has been so ingrained in […]
ABC News and Good Morning America’s correspondent Adrienne Bankert, has won Emmys for her work, glammed and jazzed red carpets, and interviewed some of the world’s biggest celebrities such as Kobe Bryant, Will Smith, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Brad Pitt, Robin Roberts, and Idris Alba. She is a star at the network with style and character. Adrienne […]
All week long DJ Khaled promoted two new singles with Drake, “Greece” and “Popstar.” Now the origin of the latter single is in question as North Carolina rapper TiaCorine notes Drizzy has bitten the beat and her flow from a single that she was featured on. TiaCorine joined ChloetheGod on the single “Stylist” this past […]
Following The Truth About Essence Medium story penned by anonymous women writers, CEO of Essence Communications, Richelieu Dennis has stepped down. In the Medium piece, the writers called for the resignation of Dennis, along with other key executives. The writers called on major sponsors to see the resignation go through. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION […]
Civil Rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson is speaking out against the rash of police brutality that has sparked across the country and possible lynching in a recent guest column in The Chicago Sun-Times. “’I can’t breathe,’ pled George Floyd in Minneapolis and Eric Garner in New York City and Javier Ambler in Austin, Texas, before […]
The Census is an essential tool in our system of government, private enterprise, and community. Many of the most important decisions made by government and business leaders are based on the information that is provided by the census and its interim community surveys. We know it can get a little confusing, but we’ve got you […]
‘I can’t breathe – The murder of George Floyd was a lynching in broad daylight.’ The signs say, Black Lives Matter. Yet the very people who are supposed to protect us too often, in too many places, don’t seem to agree. By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.President and Founder – Rainbow PUSH Coalition REGISTER TO VOTE GET […]
The quarantine is bringing the best out of our artists, which includes Kyla Imani who grabs Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle” for her own, dubbed the Quarantine Remix. The new releases shows off her vocal ability before sliding into a set of bars. “Woke up middle of the day, gotta Thank God so I pray” REGISTER TO […]
BY JESSE JACKSON This week, the New York Times featured the story of how the coronavirus savaged the Federal Correctional Complex in Oakdale, Louisiana. On March 28, Patrick Jones, 49, serving a 27-year sentence for possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, became the first federal inmate to die of the virus. Barely three […]
BY JESSE JACKSON – “Coronavirus illustrates our failure to create a fair society” The media has just discovered that the coronavirus is far more deadly to blacks and Latinos than to whites. Twice as deadly in New York City, according to the New York Times. Seventy-two percent of the fatalities in Chicago are blacks who constitute […]
The Nation of Islam’s Student Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad has passed away due to complications of COVID-19. Below is a statement from the Nation of Islam on his passing. Dear Beloved of Allah, On behalf of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Executive Council, we are deeply saddened to inform you of the loss […]
Kyla Imani returns with her new single “It’s Not That Deep,” showcasing her singing ability and ability to flex to rap while sidestepping any issues that she can easily put behind her. Kyla hit Instagram to share a message about her Retro 1 produced single. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS https://www.facebook.com//videos/403556060649855 “If you’re sweating […]
The coronavirus is messing everything up for everybody. Now, people are not going to be able to order or by their goods because even Amazon has “temporarily” stopped shipping on non-essential goods. In a statement released on the company’s website, the executives have taken measures to protect the community and their workers. Please read in […]
The Migos are back! The rap trio just dropped their new song and video for “Give No Fxk” feat. Young Thug & Travis Scott, on Quality Control Music / Motown / Capitol Records. The masses in Times Square, NY were able to watch the video as it premiered on the Viacom Billboard near 42nd Street today. […]
The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party is truly the must-have ticket of all music award shows. And this year, The Source was there to celebrate Mr. Davis’ legacy, great music and one of our own, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Hosting this year’s Red Carpet for The Source was its owner & publisher, L. Londell McMillan. REGISTER […]
There are a lot of things that we can say about Donald Trump, but him being the sharpest knife in the kitchen is most certainly not one of them. Who can forget when he said that he is proud of the work that Fredrick Douglass is doing? #ShoutouttoBlackHistoryMonth REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS https://www.facebook.com//videos/403556060649855 […]
