From Meharry Medical College to Morehouse School of Medicine, historically Black colleges and universities across the country have nurtured scholars who have gone on to transform the world of medicine. In an effort to build upon the legacy of excellence and change the narrative surrounding diversity in the medical sciences, Morgan State University will become…
A 22-year-old white man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault for allegedly attacking a Black man at a Memphis golf course. The affray reportedly was set in motion after the victim hit his golf ball toward the wrong hole. Wesley Caldwell of Nesbit, Mississippi, wound up in the custody of the Shelby County Sheriff’s…
Early Saturday morning, fans logged onto their social media pages to find a little bundle of joy after Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna Robyn Fenty reportedly gave the world a glimpse of her baby son, whom she shares with boyfriend and rapper A$AP Rocky in her first-ever Tiktok post. The couple’s son, whom they welcomed last…
Source: SimonSkafar / Getty Residents from Detroit’s Core City neighborhood are banding together to oppose a planned concrete crushing facility. According to Michigan Radio, residents of Core City believe that building the “heavy industrial site” in the neighborhood could be health hazardous for the community. Now, they are urging city officials to deny the…
A renowned political scientist and current Edgerley Family Dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts will become the 30th and first Black president of the nation’s top Ivy League university. Gay will take the helm at Harvard University in July. She is the second woman to hold the top position at the prestigious school since its…
La La Anthony and her son Kiyan had fans cracking up at their latest TikTok. The beloved mother/son duo hopped on a trend where people rock their hips to the “If I Got To” Jersey Club Remix created by @LilSnatched_. Starting the video off by pretending to shoot her son as the beat dropped, Kiyan…
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty The Department of Justice issued updated guidance on Friday on drug sentencing seeking to erase disparities between crack and powder cocaine. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the department was realigning its stance to ensure that prosecutors are “treating like cases alike.” Garland’s latest edict only applies to prosecutors…
Trevor Noah recently moved on from his daily late-night hosting duties for good. However bittersweet that ending may have been, there is likely no chance he will have a change of heart and double back around to “The Daily Show” like he did with his ex-girlfriend Minka Kelly. Trevor Noah and actress Minka Kelly have…
Waka Flocka’s mom and famed music manager Debra “Deb” Antney recently revealed what she claims caused Gucci Mane not to like fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. During a recent appearance on battle rapper Math Hoffa’s “My Expert Opinion” podcast, Deb alleged that Gucci “couldn’t stand” the “Anaconda” emcee because she reportedly wouldn’t go to bed with…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty A Virginia elementary school proposed to host a Satanic after-school program. The school board initially said they were legally required to offer the club but has since held off on voting for the club’s approval. Read more details inside. There were 60 Chesapeake, Virginia community members who gave their insight…
