“There are places where people find their identities and find their friends,” said a devoted patron, “and Eso Won was one of those places.” One of the most beloved Black-owned bookstores in Los Angeles is closing up its brick-and-mortar space at the end of this year. An owner of Eso Won Books, beloved by all…
It has been 32 years since people last saw Janet Hubert in a TV series as a series regular, but the wait is over. On June 15, Janet posted on her Instagram page that she will be joining the cast of, “AMC’s Demascus,” she stated, “I am honored and excited [blush emoji] to be a…
Source: iOne Digital Creative Team / iOne Digital Creative Team Aspiring rapper Eric Ronald Holder Jr. was charged with murder on April 2, 2019, after he allegedly shot and killed Nipsey Hussle and injured two other men in front of Hussle’s popular clothing store in Los Angeles. MORE: ‘Feels Like Yesterday And Eternity’: Lauren London…
From T-shirts, to Juneteenth ice cream, to toothpicks with pan-African flags, the emancipation of Black people is enriching large retailers. NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers and marketers have been quick to commemorate Juneteenth with an avalanche of merchandise from ice cream to T-shirts to party cups. But many are getting backlash on social media for…
Authorities have launched an investigation after a 3-year-old boy missing from a Massachusetts home was found dead Wednesday in 5 feet of water. According to reports, Harry Kkonde disappeared Tuesday morning from his babysitter’s home in Lowell, a city outside of Boston, leading to a massive search for the toddler. His body was discovered in…
As a parent, Kirk Franklin has consistently taken the high road when it comes to his son Kerrion Franklin. In Dec. 2021, Kerrion exposed his father by sharing a recorded clip from their private conversation on Instagram. In the audio clip, the Grammy-winning artist can be heard screaming and using profane language and making statements…
Gray, according to several media reports, became the first Black woman in modern time to thru-hike the Bruce Trail, meaning she walked from one end to another without long breaks off the path. After five weeks on a Canadian trail with Underground Railroad ties, Zwena Gray has come home with a better appreciation of history and…
Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty The ongoing debate surrounding Critical Race Theory, CRT for short, has only driven us further apart when it comes to those in favor of educating the youth on race relations versus those who’d rather keep children “protected” from the history of racism in America. MORE: The Critical Race Theory Explainer…
Earlier this year, Draya Michele went viral after fans assumed the reality star and actress had plastic surgery to obtain her impressively toned physique. And her latest bikini-clad photo had at least one fan believing she went under the knife again. On Wednesday, June 15, the former “Basketball Wives: LA” star shared three photos of…
Romeo Miller joined the new batch of celebrity dads in 2022, after announcing he was expecting a child with his girlfriend of nearly two years, Drew Sangster. On Valentine’s Day in February, the rapper turned actor shared photos of the couple’s baby girl, nicknamed “Baby R.” Prior to his sister’s passing, Atlanta Black Star caught…
