William J. Ryan, who is white, was arrested on a second-degree charge of menacing as a hate crime. A white New York man was taken into custody on a hate crime charge Tuesday after directing racial slurs and waving a knife at a Black man who was driving with his son. William J. Ryan, 60,…
The “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” star defines what freedom means to her in 2022. For actress Kiki Layne, freedom in 2022 means more control over how she is represented and the things she gets to do. Kiki Layne attends “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on May 18,…
Music visionary Pharrell Williams is using his philanthropic endeavors as a means to bridge the digital divide. The Virginia native’s nonprofit YELLOW has joined forces with the tech company Cisco to equip youth with the digital tools needed to thrive in education. Pharrell Williams teaming up with Cisco to bring cutting-edge technology to Norfolk microschool…
Singer Ashanti gave her fans a treat when she shared a video of an impromptu performance she gave during her tour overseas recently. The 41-year-old singer was visiting Archie’s on June 5 in Manchester, England, with her dancers when they decided to make a TikTok video while showing off the hamburger joint’s pink interior. The…
Dysheae Hall was shot to death in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Georgia, on June 12. Hall was killed while at the Kroger shopping center on Flat Shoals Parkway. The 16-year-old was a dancer on the reality show “Bring It!” and a member of “Ms. D’s Dancing Dolls.” Police now believe Hall was an innocent…
Mogul Kevin Hart has used his platform to inspire individuals to lead healthy lifestyles and he’s taking his efforts to the next level with a new business venture. According to Los Angeles Magazine, the Hartbeat founder will open two plant-based restaurants. Exclusive: @KevinHart4real To Open Plant-Based Fast Food Restaurant https://t.co/U1oMhmAQUy — Los Angeles Magazine (@LAmag)…
Trailblazing media pioneer Cathy Hughes has used her ventures as vessels to uplift, empower and inform the Black community through storytelling; ensuring individuals who have historically been marginalized feel seen and heard. The visionary behind the country’s largest Black-owned and operated broadcast company, Urban One, Inc., will be celebrated by the Black Music and Entertainment…
A bit of hair conversation sparked on Twitter when a tweet was posted that asked, “Who had the short hair game on lock?” The tweet was accompanied by four photos that showed Nia Long, Toni Braxton, Halle Berry and Monica with their short-cut styles in the ’90s. The tweet received over 5,000 comments and over…
“I didn’t think I would make it to 18,” Haddish recalled. Tiffany Haddish recently opened up about the challenges she endured while growing up in foster care, saying those experiences inspired her to create the main character of her debut children’s book, Layla, the Last Black Unicorn. The actress, comedian and author took part in…
Tennis star to miss Wimbledon for second consecutive year Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon and marking the second consecutive year she’s decided to sit out the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. The four-time major champion and former No. 1-ranked player posted a photo of herself on a…
