I have been married and divorced twice over the course of my life. Now in my late 50s, I’ve had no real desire to get married again, although I’ve been dating my boyfriend for nearly a decade. But the pressure from my kids and other family members is starting to become bothersome and somewhat unbearable….
Alexis Ohanian, the husband to Serena Williams, is under fire after he admitted he “waited” to use his platform to blast an Irish gymnast and the organization behind her for ignoring one Black child and celebrating all the other white girls on her team. The incident happened over a year ago, but a resurfaced video…
What you’re about to read illustrates the very definition of “caucasity.” Black Twitter is absolutely baffled by a few screenshots showcasing the contents of a fantasy novel series. Amy McNulty (left) and the cover of her book, “Nobody’s Goddess.” (Photos: Goodreads) The series, known as the “Never Veil” series, was written by Amy McNulty. Although…
A sign reading “Morgan Strong” is displayed on the campus of Morgan State University on October 4, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. | Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Historically Black colleges and universities around the country have been rallying around one of their own in support of Morgan State University following a mass shooting on campus…
One of the officers involved in the viral arrest of a 24-year-old Black man in Florida is also linked to the 2019 shooting of a FAMU student. A video of the Sept. 29 bloody detainment of Le’Keian Wood has ignited backlash for how the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers handled the situation. In the footage captured by a…
West Coast author and South Side Compton Crip Keefe D has been indicted on murder charges for the 1996 slaying of Tupac Shakur. Authorities arrested Keefe D on Friday, Sept. 29, after investigating claims that he knew the actual killer of the Death Row star. Many have known for years that he claims he was…
Ed Sheeran was a guest on the Oct. 2 episode of the “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” podcast, where he and the former late-night talk show host talked about his music icons and what inspired him to make his latest “Autumn Variations.” While conversing, Sheeran asked O’Brien if he had any stories about any celebrities…
A set of lawsuits has been filed against the Baton Rouge Police Department, some of its officers, and the city. These lawsuits reveal shocking allegations of physical abuse, torture, and sexual humiliation by police officers against Black individuals in custody. These lawsuits, obtained by Atlanta Black Star, were filed by Ternell Brown and Jeremy Lee…
The first episode of OWN’s new documentary series “Rebuilding Black Wall Street” premiered last week on Friday, Sept. 29, and there was much to digest. The show, hosted by Morris Chestnut, goes into the history of the residents that made Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Black Wall Street what it was. It also follows their descendants as they…
Source: skynesher / Getty Can you feel it? The crisp fall air is seeping in and the leaves are starting to turn. It’s the perfect time to hit up your local coffee shop for that seasonal pumpkin spice latte or to round up the family for an apple-picking excursion. For Black families, the fall season…
