Johnathan Nealy plays the violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang) New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation led by a Black female pastor, started a free string orchestra to encourage young musicians of color. ANAHEIM, California (AP)…
Photo: AdobeStock Most of us already know how important sleep is for good health, but it can also extend your longevity and quality of life. Eating well, getting plenty of movement, having strong social connections — there are many ingredients that go into the kind of healthy lifestyle that can help you live a long life. One habit…
The legal battle between Wendy Williams’ representatives and A+E Networks, owner of television network, Lifetime, has revealed troubling news about the 60-year-old TV and radio legend. Deadline reported that Sabrina Morrissey, Wendy’s guardian, sued A+E Networks and additional production companies over Lifetime’s Mark Ford-directed documentary series “Where Is Wendy Williams?” which premiered in February. The…
It’s been three years since New York-based rap groups Dipset and The Lox went head to head in a “Verzuz” battle, resulting in The Lox taking home the win. In the premiere episode of Cam’ron’s new web show “Talk With Flee,” which aired on Nov. 8, the Dipset member discussed the moment he realized his group had…
The widespread acclaim of “Wicked” has the film on track to wrap its second week in theaters with a whopping $240 million in tickets sold at the domestic box office. The movie is an adaptation of the award-winning Broadway production and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The musical and film…
The Texas judge who has become widely known online for throwing out cases in which Black defendants are charged without sufficient probable cause has gone viral yet again for another case dismissal, this time involving a Black motorist in the Houston area. A video posted to TikTok shows Harris County Judge David Fleischer presiding over…
One of the most controversial aspects of being a stepparent is the challenge of disciplining one’s spouse’s children. Keion Henderson, who married Shaunie Henderson, ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal in 2022, has faced this dilemma after she brought five children into the marriage, four of whom were over 18 at the time, with the youngest, Me’arah,…
Fans of actress Angelina Jolie are becoming increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with her recent magazine cover. Many have pointed out that the movie star appears “sad” and “unflattering,” with some suggesting that her image reflects a sense of “private pain.” Jolie, the daughter of actress Marcheline Bertrand and Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, comes from…
Two Baton Rouge police officers are under investigation for taking an active role in disciplining a troubled youth. The 2019 incident was caught on tape and prompted the attorney for the beaten teen to file a complaint with the department’s internal affairs department. A Baton Rouge TV station obtained the video, which begins with Officer…
Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for U.S. Presidential Nomination, Thomas J. O’Halloran, January 25, 1972. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Lee, a Chisholm mentee, reflects on the enduring legacy of the history-making congresswoman on her 100th birthday. No one has fought more in Congress to keep alive…
