Mississippi communities are commemorating Juneteenth with events ranging from history-themed dinners to live music performances to street festivals. Mississippi communities are commemorating Juneteenth with events ranging from history-themed dinners to live music performances to street festivals. Most gatherings aim to tell a story about the significance of the nation’s newest federal holiday. “Juneteenth is not just a…
Tamar Braxton discussed her current relationship status with her former “The Real” co-hosts during a recent interview with the “State of Black Music” podcast. “The Real,” which ran from 2013 to 2022, was a daytime television show which at one point featured Braxton, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, and Jeanie Mai. Braxton would ultimately leave the series in 2016…
Source: Twitter / Twitter Missouri Democratic state senator and congressional candidate Steve Roberts hasn’t been shy about controversy. But recently, his record on reproductive rights has some democrats concerned ahead of his August primary. Roberts has voted for numerous anti-abortion bills during his time in the state senate. Although he has a decent rating from…
William J. Ryan, who is white, was arrested on a second-degree charge of menacing as a hate crime. A white New York man was taken into custody on a hate crime charge Tuesday after directing racial slurs and waving a knife at a Black man who was driving with his son. William J. Ryan, 60,…
The “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” star defines what freedom means to her in 2022. For actress Kiki Layne, freedom in 2022 means more control over how she is represented and the things she gets to do. Kiki Layne attends “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on May 18,…
Music visionary Pharrell Williams is using his philanthropic endeavors as a means to bridge the digital divide. The Virginia native’s nonprofit YELLOW has joined forces with the tech company Cisco to equip youth with the digital tools needed to thrive in education. Pharrell Williams teaming up with Cisco to bring cutting-edge technology to Norfolk microschool…
Singer Ashanti gave her fans a treat when she shared a video of an impromptu performance she gave during her tour overseas recently. The 41-year-old singer was visiting Archie’s on June 5 in Manchester, England, with her dancers when they decided to make a TikTok video while showing off the hamburger joint’s pink interior. The…
Dysheae Hall was shot to death in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Georgia, on June 12. Hall was killed while at the Kroger shopping center on Flat Shoals Parkway. The 16-year-old was a dancer on the reality show “Bring It!” and a member of “Ms. D’s Dancing Dolls.” Police now believe Hall was an innocent…
Mogul Kevin Hart has used his platform to inspire individuals to lead healthy lifestyles and he’s taking his efforts to the next level with a new business venture. According to Los Angeles Magazine, the Hartbeat founder will open two plant-based restaurants. Exclusive: @KevinHart4real To Open Plant-Based Fast Food Restaurant https://t.co/U1oMhmAQUy — Los Angeles Magazine (@LAmag)…
Trailblazing media pioneer Cathy Hughes has used her ventures as vessels to uplift, empower and inform the Black community through storytelling; ensuring individuals who have historically been marginalized feel seen and heard. The visionary behind the country’s largest Black-owned and operated broadcast company, Urban One, Inc., will be celebrated by the Black Music and Entertainment…
