The Grand Ole Opry House Auditorium has been the location of many great moments, but in 2022 the prestigious venue was the setting for a historic moment of one of Nashville’s most lauded educational institutions. One college graduated its youngest Black female to earn an M.D. diploma. Zindzi S. Thompson with her parents who are…
A federal jury found John F. Johnson, who goes by “Grandmaster Jay,” guilty of charges linked to protests two years ago. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The leader of a pro-gun group that has staged armed protests has been convicted of pointing a rifle at law enforcement while in Kentucky for a demonstration, officials said. A…
Police are investigating the May 18 or 19 vandalism at Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church in Springfield as a hate crime. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A black swastika was painted on the outside wall of an historically Black church in southwestern Missouri and police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. Pitts Chapel United…
Omari Hardwick is just now reaping the financial benefits of his career that has spanned more than two decades and scores of film and television roles. Best known by most for his breakout role as New York nightclub owner and drug kingpin James “Ghost” St. Patrick for six seasons of the television series “Power,” it…
Comedian Jamie Foxx, a Texas native, has added his voice to the dialogue about the mass shooting at the Uvalde elementary school. The Oscar award winner took to social media to express his frustration with the country for not passing legislation to protect children. On his Instagram, he captioned, “Little angels my heart goes out to…
Marques Houston is enjoying his newest role of father to his 5-month-old daughter Zara. The singer and actor welcomed his first child in December with his wife, Miya Dickey, whom he married in August 2020. On Saturday, May 28, Houston gave fans a glimpse of his life as a father by sharing an adorable photo…
The actress is engaged to the Boston Celtics head coach whose team made it to the NBA Finals in his first year The Boston Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals after the team’s 100-96 win over the Miami Heat in Game 7 on Sunday. Actress Nia Long, who is engaged to Celtics coach Ime…
The 25-year-old TCU standout and former Minnesota Viking had just signed to the Cardinals Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent. “We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our…
Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback continues after the track and field star took home second place in the women’s 100 meters at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend. The race was a massive turnaround for the 22-year-old, who finished last in the event last year after returning from a 30-day suspension. The Texas native’s…
The museum claims Basquiat was 22 when he first painted several pieces of cardboard in 1982 The FBI is questioning the authenticity of 25 works that one Orlando museum touts as originals by famed artist Basquiat. As reported by the New York Times, in a federal subpoena to the Orlando Museum of Art, the agency…
