The inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, was undoubtedly one of the craziest in recent history, unprecedented in its spectacle and the reactions it provoked. As a young Black woman in America, I watched with mixed emotions—astonishment, frustration, and a sense of disbelief. It was both surreal and disheartening. From the very […] The post Trump’s 2025 Inauguration appeared first on Truestar ..read more

Unfortunately for many Americans, this Monday, January 20th, President Donald Trump will be sworn into office. While many hoped to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris as the first Black Woman as the President of the United States, it is with disappointment that they must watch Trump begin another term — on Martin Luther King Jr. […] The post Rappers Leave Fans Stunned appeared first on Truestar ..read more

For many Americans who use TikTok, talk about the app being banned seems constant. Worry and fear begin but dissipate just as fast as nothing ever seems to happen. But when Congress passed a bill in April requiring TikTok to either sell their operations in the states or be banned, the possibility began to feel […] The post Tik Tok Ban: What Does This Mean For You Part 2 appeared first on Truestar ..read more

After a relatively boring Wild Card Weekend in which there was only one upset (thanks, Washington!), the NFL’s Divisional Round of the playoffs has come into view. Four games will be played this weekend: two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Let’s quickly preview each of the four games, and who I think will ultimately […] The post NFL Divisional Round Preview appeared first on Truestar ..read more

As the threat of a possible TikTok ban becomes increasingly more imminent, a new and exciting app emerges: Xiaohongshu also known as “REDnote.” The well-known social media and e-commerce platform has swiftly ascended the charts. It is now the #1 most downloaded app on the Apple App store primarily resonating with Gen Z. TikTok’s potential […] The post REDnote: Gen Z’s Rising Social Media Platform appeared first on Truestar ..read more

The talented singer Aaliyah would have turned 46 years old on January 16th. Unfortunately she passed away in 2001 due to an unfortunate accident where her plane crashed shortly after take off. She was extremely popular in the entertainment world starring in movies like Romeo Must Die and changing the R&B game with hits like […] The post Aaliyah Honored as a Barbie appeared first on Truestar ..read more

  There were more than 1,023 batteries, 430 criminal damages, 408 robberies, and 585 thefts on Chicago’s public transportation systems last year, according to the Chicago Data Portal. This data doesn’t even include crimes on CTA property outside the Chicago city limits, an example being a quadruple murder occurring on Sept. 3, 2024, on the […] The post TS Tackles Chi Transportation Concerns with Van Fundraiser appeared first on Truestar ..read more

Now that 2025 is officially here, there are nearly 300 new laws now in effect in the state of Illinois. Here are just a few of them that may effect your everyday life. Minimum Wage Rises If you are working a part-time or full-time job, you might see more money in your paycheck this year. […] The post Illinois’ New Laws appeared first on Truestar ..read more

After 18 weeks of disappointment and occasional joy (but mostly disappointment), the 2024 Chicago Bears season ended Sunday with a thrilling win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 24-22. It’s the first time the Bears have beaten the Packers since 2018, and the first time they’d beaten them in Green Bay since 2015. […] The post Debriefing the 2024 Chicago Bears appeared first on Truestar ..read more

Obama and Trump have been caught having a civil conversation and Americans are genuinely shocked, which is messed up if you think about it. The two former presidents were at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, the 39th president of the US. Carter, who died at the age of 100, had a two-hour service surrounded by friends, family, […] The post Let’s Be Civil About This  appeared first on Truestar ..read more