June 2026

What Americans think about Trump’s handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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By  LINLEY SANDERS and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had been reached. The poll points to just how unpopular the war, which began Feb. 28, […]

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5 Last Minute Gifts From Black-Owned Brands For Father’s Day

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Each selection centers craftsmanship, culture and intentional design, making it easier to find something meaningful dads by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the fathers and father figures who show up, lead and pour into their families year-round. This curated list highlights standout Black-owned brands offering thoughtful, high-quality gifts across categories, from

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Nick Cannon On Lupus: “People Don’t Know Until It’s Too Late”

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By Issac Morgan Your immune system is designed to defend your body against foreign invaders such as germs, bacteria, viruses, toxins, and more. But with lupus – a chronic autoimmune disease – your body’s immune system does the opposite by attacking its own healthy cells and tissues. The disease causes inflammation, which can lead to

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What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump

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Ruth Sherlock Vice President JD Vance has delayed his trip to Switzerland to negotiate the terms of a peace agreement with Iran on Friday. It’s unclear exactly why the talks were called off at the last minute, with hundreds of journalists already waiting in the alpine city of Lucerne. But the delay raises questions over

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At Virginia Key Beach, an annual ceremony commemorates millions of lives lost to the slave trade

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WLRN Public Media | By Amara Evering On a recent morning before sunrise, dozens of people dressed in white, holding bouquets of flowers and fresh fruits, gathered at the Historic Virginia Key Beach for a solemn remembrance of those that died during the transatlantic slave trade. An estimated 2 million people were lost at sea during the Middle Passage —

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Black South Floridians reflect on Juneteenth at a crucial moment

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By Raisa Habersham Barbara Williamson learned about Juneteenth from her grandfather who told her of the holiday’s history when she was a little girl living in Boca Raton. Since then, Williamson, 85, has celebrated the holiday instead of Fourth of July, often holding a barbecue with red Kool-Aid and spending time reflecting on Black history. “Nobody

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Op-Ed: The Attack on Michelle Obama Is an Attack on the Dignity of Black Women

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The recent comments directed at former First Lady Michelle Obama by UFC fighter Josh Hokit were not only offensive and inappropriate, they were part of a troubling pattern that Black women in America have endured for generations. While UFC President Dana White publicly criticized the remarks, the incident raises larger questions about why some individuals

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Florida Congressional District 20: A defining moment for Black political representation

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  The race for Florida’s 20th Congressional District has become much more than a contest between candidates. It has evolved into a broader conversation about Black political representation, coalition-building, and the future of leadership in South Florida. For decades, Congressional District 20 has served as one of Florida’s most important majority-Black districts. Today, with the

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Who shapes the future? Educators do

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Across the country, conversations about the future of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) have prompted many educators, families, and community leaders to reflect on the role education plays in shaping opportunity. Beyond policy debates and headlines are the everyday moments happening inside classrooms where teachers encourage potential, students discover purpose, and futures begin to

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