Smollett was recently sentenced to 150 days in prison for lying about a racist, homophobic attack that he orchestrated. In a lengthy post on Instagram, actress Taraji P. Henson advocated for former Empire co-star Jussie Smollett to be released from an Illinois jail. The actor was recently sentenced to 150 days in prison for lying…
Tamar Braxton took to Instagram on March 13, to mourn the loss of her older sister Traci Braxton, two days after the 50-year-old succumbed to her battle with cancer. Traci, who was featured on the family’s hit reality show “Braxton Family Values,” reportedly was diagnosed and received treatment for esophageal cancer for about a year before her…
Some Black students at J.S. Waters School in Goldston were reportedly “sold” by classmates at a mock “slave auction.” A North Carolina school district is offering a vague response to reports that some Black students at J.S. Waters School, a K-8 campus in Goldston, were “sold” by classmates at a mock “slave auction.” The Charlotte…
The National Institutes of Health are studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 on children. WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight-year-old Brooklynn Chiles fidgets on the hospital bed as she waits for the nurse at Children’s National Hospital. The white paper beneath her crinkles as she shifts to look at the medical objects in the room. She’s had the…
An ongoing federal investigation could be wide ranging and is regarded by many as the last chance for justice for Taylor’s death. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A square in downtown Louisville was engulfed with blue and silver balloons Sunday afternoon, as Breonna Taylor’s family, joined by demonstrators and organizers, gathered to honor the two-year anniversary of…
The Florida Department of State has confirmed that human remains found under a community building at a Pensacola park belonged to an African-American cemetery. A 137-year old map documenting the existence of a cemetery near the Miraflores Park. (Photo: Screenshot/WEAR-TV) A group of Boy Scouts discovered the bones in a crawl space while doing a…
Sharp-eyed fans recognized that Haddish’s message was almost identical to one that Common shared on her birthday in December. Comedienne-actress Tiffany Haddish shared a special birthday tribute to ex-boyfriend Common, who turned 50 on Sunday. Haddish posted a photo of the rapper-actor from the 2020 Grammy Awards, as noted by People. Tiffany Haddish (left) shared…
Source: creative services / iOne Digital In my quest to find fascinating stories from Black history, I’ve been blessed to have stumbled upon some gems. Rarely do I come across tales that can be perfectly molded through fact and folklore into a marvelous piece of art, but a small Black town in Kansas allowed me…
Tim Reid reminisced about “Sister, Sister,” his 50 years in the entertainment industry, stand-up comedy, and the launch of his network LG|CY Of A People Network. Actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Tim Reid has been in the entertainment industry for over 50 years. One of his most popular roles is that of ’90s dad Ray Campbell…
Almond Brewer was surrounded by Arizona police after a credit union manager doubted the authenticity of an account holder’s check. Authorities were called on a Black Arizona man attempting to cash a check he received after selling a boat. The man, Almond Brewer, went to Pinal County Federal Credit Union in Apache Junction to cash…
