Qween Jean Makes Tony Awards History

Airlines Warn of Profit Collapse as Fuel Costs Surge

The global airline industry is bracing for a major financial hit as rising fuel costs tied to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran threaten profitability. Industry leaders say jet fuel prices could surge 70% year over year, adding billions in costs and potentially driving up airfares for travelers. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Qween Jean Makes Tony Awards History

Qween Jean made Tony Awards history as the first openly transgender person to win a Tony, earning Best Costume Design of a Musical for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.” The activist and designer used her acceptance speech to celebrate queer and trans communities while helping the production cap off a successful night on Broadway. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bitcoin Crashes to Lowest Level in Years

Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level since 2024, marking a dramatic decline from its record highs and adding to concerns about the state of the cryptocurrency market. The downturn comes amid broader economic uncertainty and as Congress delays consideration of major cryptocurrency legislation, including the CLARITY Act. Analysts are closely watching whether the latest selloff signals a temporary correction or a deeper shift in investor sentiment. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judge Strikes Down Trump Immigration Policy

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration immigration policy that affected multiple stages of the legal immigration process, including asylum applications, work permits, green cards and citizenship. The ruling comes as immigrant advocacy groups continue to challenge broader immigration policies affecting communities across the country, including African and Caribbean immigrants. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black Unemployment Remains Elevated Despite Job Growth

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in May, but the benefits were not evenly distributed. New labor market data shows Black workers continue to experience higher unemployment rates than white workers, while economists point to declining labor force participation and rising long-term unemployment as ongoing concerns. The report highlights persistent disparities that have remained in place for decades. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.