Channel Purple / Black Promoters Collective With Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills sharing one bill, the Houston stop of “The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage” tour offered more than hits. It was a celebration of Black women, longevity, and the kind of live performance that can’t be manufactured. There are concerts…
Getty Images The 41st annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will spotlight the range of Black gospel music, from John P. Kee and Tasha Cobbs Leonard to a new HBCU choir category. The Stellar Awards are getting ready to honor another year of music that continues to move from the church pews to the main stage….
Donald Trump falls asleep on the job, slurs his words, and mimes the unthinkable in front of large crowds, but none of those odd behaviors are a cause for concern. To his administration and medical team, Trump’s actions are every bit presidential. It’s that kind of blind support that empowers the billionaire to confidently babble…
Ayanna Howard/SpelmanSpelman College The nationally recognized robotics and AI leader will take the helm of the nation’s top-ranked HBCU on Aug. 1. Spelman College has named Dr. Ayanna Howard, a nationally recognized roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, as its 12th president. The college’s Board of Trustees announced Howard’s appointment on June 5. She will…
Messy is one word to describe an Arkansas State trooper’s divorce. He reportedly resigned in disgrace after his wife presented as evidence in their divorce proceedings dozens of shocking, hateful, racist text messages. Arkansas State trooper resigns in disgrace after unearthed text messages. (Photo: Bryant Police Department) Michael Austin Kennedy resigned on May 15, more…
Regina Hall has been dazzling audiences with expert comedic talent and ability to transition into dramatic roles. But the actress recently shared that she still thinks about one of the parts that got away. While doing press for “Scary Movie,” the sixth installment in the blockbuster horror parody franchise, Hall revealed that she once auditioned…
<> on October 1, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. According to Nichols’ attorney, under New Mexico state law, families and estates can recover no more than $400,000 if suing hospitals regulated by government agencies. A jury has awarded the estate of “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols $13 million after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against…
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Thousands flocked to social media Friday, posting and sharing updates as the situation escalated. As of Saturday morning, more than 500,000 customers have had their power restored as the energy minister demands a full investigation. An all-island power outage left Jamaica in the dark on Friday night (June 5), leaving millions in…
President Donald Trump is facing a furious backlash over racist remarks he made when describing so-called “Black jobs” a day before the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a better-than-expected monthly jobs report. It happened Thursday during an Oval Office event where Trump announced a new $700 million investment in the coal industry. A reporter asked…
For years, comedians and late-night hosts have turned President Donald Trump into easy material. Jokes about his rallies, social media rants, legal troubles, family members, and endless controversies often send viewers laughing for days. Trump insists he doesn’t watch, yet he never misses a chance to respond. Trump’s late-night rant targeting comedians came after weeks…
