Congress passed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, extending federal funding until early March 2025, ensuring continuity in essential services, supporting the economy, and maintaining public trust in government operations.
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7 Christmas Carols That Bear a Touch of Soul
Christmas carols, including “Mary’s Boychild”, “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow”, “This Christmas”, “Go Tell it On The Mountain”, “Mary Had a Baby”, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”, and “Jesus. Jesus. Oh, What a Wonderful Child”, are filled with history and agony, but also pure joy, and are written by African Americans whose music has always given us life.
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The Black Reverse Migration and the Future of the South
Black Americans are returning to the South in the New Great Migration, seeking opportunities, family, and culture, and reshaping the region with their political power and cultural legacy.
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Why Black Christmas Means Resistance
Black Americans have historically used the Christmas season to resist slavery, and today continue to resist injustices by supporting Black-led organizations and participating in protests.
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Superman’s Wendell Pierce Shares First Look As DCU’s Perry White
Superman’s Wendell Pierce has shared the first look at the DCU’s Perry White.
The first trailer for Superman has now been officially released. The movie, which will be released in theaters this coming July, is directed by James Gunn and sees David Corenswet play the Man of Steel.
Ahead of the Superman trailer’s release, Pierce took to X to share a photo of him as Perry White in the forthcoming DCU movie. In DC Comics, Perry White is the editor-in-chief of the Metropolis newspaper the Daily Planet who frequently interacts with Clark Kent and Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan).
Check out the photo below:
What else do we know about James Gunn’s Superman movie?
“James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor, and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind,” the synopsis reads.
The cast of Superman also includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
Superman will be released in United States theaters on July 11, 2025, from Warner Bros. Pictures as part of the DCU’s first chapter, which is titled “Gods and Monsters.”
Following Superman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is directed by Craig Gillespie, has been given a June 26, 2026 release date. The DCU Clayface movie written by Mike Flanagan was also recently given a September 11, 2026, release date.
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10 New Christmas Albums to Add to Your Holiday Playlist
New Christmas albums from Caleb Gordon, Brandy, DOE, Anthony Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan McReynolds, Ruben Studdard, Tedashii, Tower of Power, and CeCe Winans are available to add to your holiday playlist.
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Final Trailer for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
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Gerard Butler (Plane, Has Fallen series) and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) return in the sequel to 2018’s action-heist hit Den of Thieves. In DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
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It’s Not Just You: Sugar Is Addictive
Sugar addiction is a real and harmful phenomenon, with Black Americans consuming nearly 80 grams of added sugar daily, and the food industry is complicit in creating this addiction by hiding sugar in everyday foods.
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Remembering Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” is honored on his 149th birthday for his lifelong passion for education, his founding of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History, and his advocacy for the integration of Black history into mainstream American education.
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South Dallas Cultural Center Levels the Playing Field, Opens Doors to Artists with Free Studio Time
The South Dallas Cultural Center is offering free recording studio time to residents, providing young artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the music industry and fostering a sense of community and creativity within the neighborhood.
