The family of a Tennessee man who died while in the custody of a county jail is pursuing legal action, local news reported. Loved ones of Gershun Freeman, whom renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump represents, are suing Shelby County and seeking $100 million. The complaint, filed on Oct. 27 by his widow Nicole, also lists…
Keke Wyatt is flying high as she prepares her first album in six years while managing her return to reality television. The soulful R&B singer gave fans a full glimpse into her life on “Keke Wyatt’s World,” but some fans will never forget her tumultuous time on another reality series. Wyatt was a fan-favorite on…
A Georgia mother who was caught in the crossfire and left in critical condition following a shooting near a downtown Atlanta university has died. De’Asia Hart, 19, succumbed to her injuries on Monday, Nov. 6, following the shooting near Georgia State University in October, according to WSB-TV. Three other innocent bystanders, described as one male…
Jeezy released his “I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget” interview with Nia Long, where the rapper opened up about dissolving his marriage to Jeannie Mai. The two iconic entertainers had a long thoughtful conversation about Jeezy’s personal life, as well as Long’s upbringing and her recent split from longtime fiancé Ime Udoka. Over the…
Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) speaks during the Florida Freedom Summit at the Gaylord Palms Resort on November 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Florida. | Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Back in September, we reported that polls were suggesting white Republican voters appreciate South Carolina senator and presidential hopeful Tim Scott because he’s…
In a recent conversation with Nick Cannon, Suge Knight claimed he made a significant investment in Deion Sanders’ rap career during the Death Row Records era. Knight claimed to have poured over half a million dollars into supporting the former NFL star’s venture into the music industry, which included studio time and collaboration with renowned…
Administrators at a predominantly white California high school allowed its students to create a “cops and robbers” homecoming float, sparking backlash. A picture proclaiming “Juniors won best float” circulated online, causing Black activists, community leaders, and students from the school to speak out against the bigoted display. Following an investigation into the float, the San…
My two sisters and I are still in mourning after losing our father this past month. It was completely unexpected, as he was in very good health and a workout fanatic. I’m the oldest of my siblings, so my mother broke the news to me first. She and our father have been divorced since I…
Source: MEGAN JELINGER / Getty A grassroots political organization in Ohio has credited Black voters in particular for Tuesday night’s election results that included protecting in-state access to abortions and legalizing recreational marijuana. The Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC) said the victories demonstrate how such successful mobilization of voters – particularly Black voters – can be…
First-year Colorado Buffaloes head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is trying to get his team out of a three-game losing streak, one that’s dropped the Buffs to 4-5 after beginning the season 3-0. As Coach Prime readies his team for its final home game of the season this weekend versus the…
