Hair artist Kayra Theodore backstage at her hair show “Untied” presented in collaboration with the Instagram Draft Fund (Photo: Alizayuh Vigil) Kayra Theodore’s hair show, “Untied,” reimagines the hairstyles that once made her a target into symbols of freedom, healing & creativity. The act of sitting down for an elder to detangle your hair is…
A young woman’s promising future was cut short after her family says she was killed by a drunk driver. Kennedy Reed, 26, was killed on Tuesday, according to her family. She was involved in a car crash in St. Louis. “My best friend, my one and only child was taken from me by a drunk…
A former NFL wide receiver is facing a lewdness charge after an outing with a woman companion late last month in Florida. Stedman Bailey, who spent parts of three seasons on the Los Angeles (then-St. Louis) Rams roster, was arrested along with Karina Manderson after a witness accused the pair of having sex at an…
Source: Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office / Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office On Dec. 27, 2025, a 19-year-old white man in Charlotte, N.C., killed two Black women and seriously injured a child while driving more than double the speed limit in his BMW coupe, resulting in a high-speed crash. He was convicted on two criminal charges, for…
Second lady Usha Vance is surprised at how well her family is adjusting to their newest addition. Vice President JD Vance and his wife welcomed their newborn son, Alec, on July 19. The couple is also parents to sons Ewan, 9, and Vivek, 6, and daughter Mirabel, 4. Usha announced her pregnancy in late January….
Source: LaylaBird / Getty Higher education is one of the most valuable investments a person can make, but it’s also one of the most expensive. For many African American students and their families, the rising cost of college can make earning a degree feel financially out of reach. According to the Education Data Initiative, the…
Getty Images Olandria Carthen, Serena Page, Trinity Tatum, Kayda Bosse, Melanie Moreno and Aniya Harvey brought villa star power to Hollywood. The “Love Island USA” pipeline into mainstream Hollywood showed no signs of slowing Wednesday night, as several of the franchise’s most recognizable Black women turned up for Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood 2026. Presented…
Coco Gauff of United States reacts against Karolina Muchova of Czechia during their Ladies’ Singles semifinal match on day eleven of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Coco Gauff offered support for the trans community and understanding…
Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety are rapidly expanding their surveillance networks across the United States, raising concerns among privacy advocates who warn that the technology is creating a nationwide system capable of tracking millions of drivers. So, what are Flock cameras and why are they controversial…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 24: A home is seen for sale on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Home sales plummeted 5.9% in March, leading to the market’s biggest decline since 2022. The housing market is worse than analysts expectations, with mortgage rates rising beyond six percent. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Experts say soaring…
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