From left: Florida State Rep. Michele Raynor, Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones and journalist Gerren Keith Gaynor at the “State of The Black Church Symposium” in Atlanta on Feb. 2, 2024. | Source: Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins/Pride in the Pews Bridge building, political positioning and transparency were the backbone of the Pride in Politics Fireside…
Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams were one of Black Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen couples. The two played lovers in the ’70s classic films “Mahogany” and “Lady Sings the Blues.” The chemistry they both had was so electric that many thought that they might have been romantic in real life. The debonaire leading man said…
After filing for bankruptcy and claiming his monthly net income is less than $2,500, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is now accusing his longtime ally, Donald Trump, of owing him about $2 million in unpaid legal fees connected to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. During a bankruptcy court session in New…
Russell Westbrook has social media buzzing as a clip of his interaction with a seemingly racist heckler during the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat game on Sunday, Feb. 4, has begun to circulate. The showdown that took place at Kaseya Center was briefly interrupted when a white male Heat fan found himself embroiled in…
President Joe Biden furiously challenged the impression outlined in a special counsel report that his “poor memory” and mental limitations may have factored into his mishandling of classified materials. The report spells out why Biden won’t face charges following an investigation into the classified documents and materials that were found at his private Delaware home…
A visit from food critic Keith Lee can either catapult a restaurant to success or lead to its downfall. In the past year, the former MMA fighter and his family have embarked on a culinary journey, exploring various cities and patronizing several Black-owned restaurants. Keith Lee. (Photo: Keith_lee125/Instagram) His reviews wield significant influence, with some…
The State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. | Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty Here’s a question: Why is it that whenever white Republicans are accused of doing harm to Black people, they suddenly turn into Miss Millie from The Color Purple and start trotting out their largely fictional resumes regarding how they’ve “always been good to…
Cori Broadus, the daughter of rap legend Snoop Dogg, said via Instagram Stories last month that she’d suffered a “severe stroke.” She did not provide any details about her medical condition, but Broadus is 24 years old, and it is uncommon for people that young to have a stroke. Broadus has been open about what it’s…
For comedian Mo’Nique, there are three aspects of her life that are not laughing matters: her marriage, her business dealings, and her integrity. The latter two have been a hot topic for her since claiming she was blackballed over a decade ago for refusing to do free promotional work for “Precious,” a film that won…
Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty Vanessa Bryant was visibly moved on Thursday night during the unveiling of a statue dedicated to her late husband, Kobe Bryant.The bronze statue, honoring the NBA legend who tragically passed away in 2020 at the age of 41, was revealed in a ceremony in Los Angeles held before the Los…
