EXCLUSIVE: The rebranding of American history has placed an overcast of taboo on the stories of figures like Wells, a pioneering investigative journalist. Black History Month can be a hit or miss for businesses and corporations. Some consumers welcome new merchandise with a Black focus, while others view it as purely a marketing strategy. Bath…
Jefferson and his wife Samaria are high school sweethearts and share a 5-year-old daughter Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson became a father on the same night his team won the Super Bowl. As the Rams faced off with Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, on Feb. 13,…
When hip-hop artist DMX died in 2021, he left no will in place and very few liquid assets. While DMX’s estimated 15 children are expecting a share of his $1 million estate, it has been tied up in probate court for months. In addition, an estate has to be established to manage any expected future…
Emmy-winning actor Idris Elba enjoys his side work as a DJ and artist. He’s released a slew of singles and collaborative tracks over the years, including “Gospel 21,” Apple Crumble,” and “What’s Not to Like.” He initially gave music lovers a preview of his rap skills on the dance track “Boasty” with fellow U.K. rappers…
The new daytime show titled “Sherri” will inherit the time slot of Wendy’s show After guest hosting on The Wendy Williams Show since last November, actress/comedian Sherri Shepherd is expected to host her own talk show on FOX. As reported by PEOPLE, the new daytime show titled Sherri will “inherit” the time slot of The…
The four-time Grammy winner will play 19 cities this spring, including LA and New Orleans. H.E.R. is heading back on the road in 2022. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter has announced a new leg to her Back of My Mind Tour, including 19 stops this spring, according to a press release. The tour will…
The donation announced on Monday is being given to help underprivileged students at Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, pay for their education. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, film producer Patty Quillin, are giving $10 million to help underprivileged students at Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, pay for their education. The streaming…
From the civil rights movement to electrical engineering, these Black pioneers should be recognized in American history. As we continue to pay homage to the pioneers of Black History, it is vital we also take the time to recognize a few of our less visible figures. As young students, most of our educational institutions provided…
Actor Quinton Aaron, from the 2009 film ‘The Blind Side,’ prioritized his health and wellness to shed the pandemic weight he gained. In doing so, the 37-year-old revealed to TMZ he lost three pounds shy of the 100-lb marker. He dropped from 462 to 559. Aaron told the outlet he noticed changes in his eating habits during…
Source: wsbtv / WSBTV A Black trans woman in Atlanta was just awarded $1.5 million after she spent six months in jail on trumped-up cocaine charges, and her story reminds us of two things: The Black Lives Matter movement isn’t complete unless it involves all Black lives, and cops lie just like anyone else, only…
