Archive - What I'm Reading

Danielle Spencer, 'What’s Happening!!' star, has died

The actor was best known for her role as Raj’s younger sister, Deadra “Dee” Thomas, on the hit 1970s TV series "What's Happening!!"

Aug 12 •

Columbia & Brown bow down, BET suspends award shows, RIP Rahaman Ali

I'm currently at the NABJ Convention in Cleveland, so this will be a shorter edition. See you all next week! Thanks for reading.

Aug 8 •

Black gymnastics team asks for help, Chris Smalls release, Destiny's Child reunion

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Aug 1 •

July 2025

Activist Chris Smalls released from Israeli custody

The labor activist was reportedly singled out and beaten by Israeli forces while trying to reach Gaza with supplies.

Jul 31 •

Inside Colorado’s famous resort for Black Americans

Colorado was once a beacon for members of the Harlem Renaissance and Black families from all over the country.

Jul 28

Venus Williams' inspiring run, boycott continues, RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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Jul 25 •

Malcolm Jamal-Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54

The actor, perhaps best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the 1980s sitcom, died from an accidental drowning, officials said.

Jul 21 •

Trump administration prepares to drop seven major housing discrimination cases

Federal housing officials spent years investigating cities for putting industrial plants and unwanted facilities in poor, nonwhite neighborhoods. Now…

Jul 21

Black press pivots, Jabari Peoples' killing, Beyoncé music theft

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Jul 18 •

A viral post claimed Black families are having fewer reunions. There's just one problem.

“It seems clear that this alleged decline is based on a fabricated study,” one expert said.

Jul 14 •

Essence Fest mess, Sean Combs sentencing date, RIP Mama Mosie Burks

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Jul 11 •

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan pull out of Philly July 4 concert due to workers strike

The Philadelphia native has joined LL Cool J in pulling out of the Wawa Welcome America concert because of the city workers' strike.

Jul 4 •

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