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‘Wake Up Everybody!’ This Song Still Resonates In Black Music Month 2026

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1975 track, 'Wake Up Everybody,' maintains its profound relevance as a call to action for societal improvement and justice. Introduced on Soul Train by lead singer Teddy Pendergrass, the song urged listeners to actively contribute to a better America, a message that continues to inspire awareness and engagement in addressing systemic issues.

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World Cup Kicks Off In Seattle Today: What Residents Need To Know

Seattle is poised to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing global attention and one of history's largest sporting events to the Pacific Northwest, with six matches scheduled at Lumen Field from June 15 to July 6, notably including a Juneteenth fixture.

Hip-Hop Activist: Plastics Are The New Civil Rights Fight

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., a minister, community activist, and Air Force veteran, is featured in the Netflix documentary "The Plastic Detox," advocating for Black communities to reduce exposure to microplastics and petrochemicals. He highlights these substances as critical factors in environmental injustice and widespread health issues.

Jalen Brunson’s MVP-Winning Performance Cements His Legacy As The Greatest New York Knick Of All Time

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson delivered a historic 45-point performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, leading the franchise to its first NBA Championship in 53 years. This monumental effort has cemented Brunson's legacy as the greatest Knickerbocker in team history.

Supreme Court To Decide If Migrants Detained For Months Must Receive Bond Hearings

The Supreme Court has agreed to determine the legality of detaining noncitizens for prolonged periods without a bond hearing. This decision carries significant implications for the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have reclassified certain immigrants into mandatory detention. The case centers on individuals, including green card holders convicted of aggravated felonies, held for months or years without judicial review of their detention.

Fox Is Buying Roku For $22 Billion

Fox has announced its acquisition of Roku, the prominent streaming platform, in a substantial $22 billion transaction. This strategic move aims to merge Fox's diverse content portfolio, including sports, news, and entertainment, with Roku's extensive device ecosystem and user base, positioning the combined entity as the third-largest player in US television by viewing share.

The Obama Presidential Is A Model For Equitable Growth

The Barack Obama Presidential Center is emerging as a transformative investment on Chicago's South Side, designed to stimulate economic growth and foster civic engagement. This initiative is projected to generate significant economic activity and create numerous jobs, serving as a beacon of hope and a model for equitable community development.

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

“What Trans Joy Sounds Like”: Seattle's Trans and Nonbinary chorus celebrates community

On June 12 and 13, the Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE) hosted a concert at University Congregational Church of Christ in the U District, described as a celebration of Trans joy in hard times, when violence against Trans people is too common. Entitled “What Trans Joy Sounds Like,” the concert’s goal was to remind people of reasons to stay positive in these tumultuous times and not give in to despair. (Another performance is scheduled for June 25 on Vashon Island.) On a warm summer day, a

Hold on to your wigs on the Glamazonian express!

I entered Stop! That! Train! fully aware of what to expect: unfiltered chaos, rhinestones, and an abundance of glitter. This film not only embraces its over-the-top nature — it fully commits to it. It’s a cinematic cavalcade racing down the tracks at full speed, inviting you to join the laughter and fun. The plot? Gloriously ridiculous: a runaway train rockets across the country, with only the most mismatched, over-the-top crew imaginable to save the day. There are double-crosses, mistaken identities, and m

US no longer safe for LGBTQIA+ refugees: A Gay Russian’s story of Queer and Transphobic abuse in ICE detention

According to the Legal Defense Fund, nearly 400,000 ICE arrests across all 50 US states were made during the first 10 months of Trump’s second term. As of April 2026 (the most recent TRAC Immigration data), over 60,000 people were reportedly being held in US detention centers, with 70.8% of detainees having no criminal record. Numerous reports from both US media sources and civil rights groups have since documented the poor and abusive conditions people living in detainment experience. But what still remain