Black and queer culture have historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat are determined to carry on that storied responsibility by challenging genre stigmas, forging multigenerational connections, and bridging the gap between the queer and hip-hop communities.
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Posted inNational
10 Ways the House Budget Bill Delivers a Direct Blow to Black America
The House budget bill threatens to eliminate Medicaid, SNAP, Pell Grants, and other vital programs that Black Americans rely on, while expanding tax breaks for the wealthy and reducing funding for DEI and mental health services.
Posted inNational
100% Black, 100% American: Inside the Towns That Remain Entirely Black
In 2025, Jonestown, Mississippi, is the only town in the US with a 100% Black population, while other towns like Harlem, Florida, Unionville, Georgia, and Lincoln Park, Georgia, have populations that are almost entirely Black.
Posted inHealth
Climate Change and Rising Heat: A Growing Threat to Older Americans
Older Americans are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to age-related physiological changes, chronic health conditions, and limited access to air conditioning, and experts recommend five tips to help protect them during heat waves.
Posted inBusiness
Black-Owned Businesses Face New Threats
Black-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but are now facing new threats from declining small business optimism and anti-DEI executive orders from the Trump administration.
Posted inSports
Race Tensions Flare in WNBA After Reese-Clark Incident
The WNBA is investigating hateful fan comments directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese after a game against the Indiana Fever, where tensions boiled over between Reese and Fever player Caitlin Clark.
Posted inThis Week
Trump Targets Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen in New DOJ Threat
President Trump has called for a federal investigation into celebrities Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen, and Bono for allegedly violating campaign finance laws, despite their endorsements of his 2024 opponent Kamala Harris.
Posted inJobs
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
Black women experienced the largest job loss of any demographic group in April, losing 106,000 jobs, while the overall Black unemployment rate increased to 6.3%.
Posted inWord In Black
Beyond Biology: Celebrating Mothers Who Rebuild Families from Loss and Tragedy
Motherhood can take many forms, as evidenced by Stacey Brown and Marla Spindel, who have dedicated their lives to caring for children in crisis and fighting for their rights, demonstrating the resilience and strength of Black women.
Posted inTravel
REAL ID Deadline Takes Off May 7: No Compliant ID, No Flight
Starting May 7, the TSA will enforce the REAL ID law, requiring adults flying within the U.S. to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to pass through airport security.