Reverend Calvin Butts speaks at an official memorial honoring the late Jazz singer Nina Simone at the Abyssinian Baptist Church on July 26, 2003, in Harlem | Source: Getty Images / Getty The death of the Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III has prompted an outpouring of condolences from Black leaders, in particular, who have been…
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Music visionary and philanthropist Pharrell Williams is advancing his efforts to level the playing field for Black and Brown founders in the world of entrepreneurship. It was recently revealed that he’s awarding $2.5 million to innovators of color to help fund their ventures as part of his Black Ambition Prize…
Whether it’s her low tone or her youthful beauty, fans are always talking about R&B singer Toni Braxton. Most attempt to imitate her deep singing voice, which received early co-signs from industry vets like Babyface and L.A. Reid. The seven-time Grammy winner has sold millions of records with her sexy, sultry voice and tone. And…
Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / Getty Former President Barack Obama was greeted by legions of faithful supporters during his speech at a rally for Michigan Democrats in Detroit on Saturday. In an example of just how faithful those supporters are, one group of women who appeared to be Black “aunties” and were ready to shoot their…
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty From her projects in the realm of entertainment to her real estate endeavors, Queen Latifah’s business portfolio spans different industries, and she’s on a mission to empower individuals charting paths in entrepreneurship. The hip-hop legend—whose real name is Dana Owens—has joined forces with the tech company Lenovo for an initiative…
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event for Georgia Democrats on October 28, 2022, in College Park, Georgia. | Source: Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Former President Barack Obama‘s tour supporting Democratic candidates continued in triumphant fashion on Saturday when he visited Michigan to deliver one of his signature speeches to a largely adoring…
A man who witnessed the police shooting of Patrick Lyoya said the Congolese refugee seemed confused during his interaction with the officer who killed him. Wayne Butler told a Grand Rapids, Michigan, judge that he was getting out of the shower when he saw the police lights near his house in April. The 26-year-old Congo…
Tia Mowry is a step closer to being a single woman. The actress, who filed for divorce earlier this month and cited irreconcilable differences, reportedly served her estranged husband, “All American: Homecoming” star Cory Hardrict, with divorce papers recently, according to Radar Online. Tia Mowry and Cory Hardict. Photo: @tiamowry/ Instagram Mowry and Hardrict have been together since 2000…
Source: Summer Lee for Congress Campaign / Summer Lee for Congress Campaign Pennsylvania state Rep. Summer Lee is fighting tooth and nail to represent the state’s 12th Congressional District. On Wednesday, the Democrat launched her first television ad for the general election, spotlighting the differences between Democratic Rep. Mike Doyle and her “extremist” opponent…
In the past, Kandi Burruss has received massive backlash from fans because she failed to check her mother, Joyce Jones, for public comments the 72-year-old has made about her husband, Todd Tucker. While attending BravoCon earlier this month, Jones stated that she would have replaced Tucker with a man that has a decent job and that was in Burruss’ financial “realm.”…
