‘Baby, it’s time for you to get a job’: Tabitha Brown’s ‘tough love’ for...
By Haniyah Philogene /Originally published by thegrio
Tabitha Brown, also known as Auntie Tab, ruffled some feathers on social media this week while offering advice...
She Pushed to Overturn Trump’s Loss in the 2020 Election. Now She’ll Help Oversee...
by Doug Bock Clark
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Governor Wes Moore invites Trump to tour Baltimore amid threats to Black-led cities
By Gerren Keith Gaynor/Originally published by thegrio
As President Donald Trump continues to call out urban cities led by Black mayors amid his proclaimed “crime emergency” in...
Cities led by Black women are the first targets of Trump’s political power grab
This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker and Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th. Meet Amanda and Barbara and read more of their reporting...
Free DC: Inside the women-founded movement opposing Trump’s militarized takeover
This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and...
UMT EDITORIAL: You Must Engage in This Fight for Democracy
We, the editors of Urban Media Today, are asking you to support Governor Gavin Newsom and the progressive elements of our country to stand...
Black families get creative for back-to-school shopping amid inflation and big-box boycotts
By Kay Wicker
With some students already in class and many more gearing up for their first days, back-to-school shopping is underway.
From changing when they...
Suspending monthly economic reports would be really bad for women of color
By Chabeli Carrazana
This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of her reporting on gender,...
Newly launched National Association of Black Bookstores celebrates and preserves Black literary culture
By Haniyah Philogene/Originally published by thegrio
Just as rich history lies between the lines of iconic Black literature, a rich history lies in the Black-owned...
Who’s questioning women’s right to vote?
By Mariel Padilla, Grace Panetta, Mel Leonor Barclay
This story was originally reported by Mariel Padilla, Grace Panetta and Mel Leonor Barclay of The 19th. Meet Mariel,...


































