This is a part of black middle-class culture that is invisible to progressives and conservatives alike. They’ve probably never heard of Jack and Jill.

Katherine Johnson, whose precise calculations helped ensure the success of the Mercury and Apollo space missions, including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby singing "The Christmas Song" (1957)🎄

President Obama delivering gifts at a children’s hospital for Christmas. What a real leader looks like. ❤️

There is a profound difference between these two men.

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. An Emmy Award-winning actor and Academy Award-nominated director, Reiner was an avid baseball fan. The Bronx native and Los Angeles resident was a longtime Dodgers fan. Reiner made numerous appearances at ballparks around the country and often inserted baseball references into his films. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.

Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele. Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people—and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action. Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired. We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them.

In Development: Wendell Pierce as the late great Harold Washington 🎥

When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, it will be a hub for change — a place for people from all over the world to come together, get inspired, and take what they learn back to their own communities. obama.org/presidential-cente…

My sources tell me that D’Angelo has passed. Wow. I have no words. May he rest in perfect peace.

Congratulations to the WNBA champs — @LVAces and MVP A'ja Wilson — on their third title!

“Before I was married to Martin and became a King, I was a proud Scott, shaped by my mother's discernment and my father's strength.” #CorettaScottKing

2025-2026 Wossman High School's Homecoming Coronation in Monroe, Louisiana. TT: the.definition85/sondraseals #BlackAmericans

Oh no.... RIP Danielle Spencer, prayers to her family 💙🕊🥹

RT @SharikaSoal84: We once had refined manners and style that reflected true elegance and grace.

Happy birthday, @BarackObama! An honor of a lifetime to work for you.

We can’t lose focus on what matters – right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next year’s midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy.

An Iconic Black Family Sitcom! R.I.P. Malcom-Jamal Warner #Theo 🥺🙏🏾🕊️

The King Center mourns the tragic passing of our dear friend, #MalcolmJamalWarner. Malcolm was a brilliant, multi-faceted artist and an inspiring giver. We are grateful for his love for #TheKingCenter and the King legacy. And for the ways he showed his support, including as co-host of our 2023 Beloved Community Awards (see photos in graphic). Our thoughts and prayers are with Malcolm’s family during this very difficult time.

A man of deep goodness, warmth, talent, and charm. He challenged himself in music, art, cinema, spoken word and writing. We did Shakespeare together, crime drama and played dear friends on TV at one point. Art imitating life. Forever youthful, he had a huge capacity for joy but admonished those who did not afford him the respect he had earned. Disciplined. He exercised his right of self determination. A tragic loss of a man who demonstrated the best in our humanity. Rest in Peace, brother.