When teens can’t sleep, they often scroll online well into the night, which only exacerbates the problem. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. In many cases, this likely means resetting boundaries on-screen use, especially late in…
Lauryn Hill rhymed her way into music history and hip-hop legend-hood when she released “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” on Aug. 25, 1998. The iconic solo debut featured a blend of genres that garnered Hill record-breaking sales of 19 million copies worldwide and 10 Grammy nominations, five of which she won. She made history in…
Jerrald Gallion entered the Dollar General store blocks away from Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday afternoon to pick up some items with his girlfriend. He was met with gunfire. His girlfriend escaped bullets as she fled from the gunman, Ryan Christopher Palmeter, through the back door, according to authorities. Ryan Christopher Palmeter,…
Sheryl Lee Ralph finally expressed how she feels about her longtime friend Sherri Shepherd having an “auntie crush” on her 31-year-old son, Etienne Maurice. Sheryl Lee Ralph addresses friend Sherri Shepherd’s ‘auntie crush’ on her 31-year-old son. (L) Sheryl Lee Ralph (Pictured: @thesherylleeralph/Instagram) (R) Sherri Shepherd (Pictured: @sherrishepherd/Instagram) The “Abbott Elementary” star was the latest…
Rapper Mistah F.A.B. took to Instagram on Aug. 23 to say that he didn’t understand why MC Hammer was left out of the recent 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration in New York City. The “Still Feelin’ It” artist also revealed his intention to have his own celebration in Oakland, California, on Aug. 25. The Bay…
Steve Harvey Enterprises seemingly is down one social media specialist after tweeting an off-brand post that seemed to invite fans to talk negatively about other comedians. The “Kings of Comedy” star took a break from a personal rest retreat to not only address the comment but distance himself from the spirit of the post. Harvey…
Martin Luther King Jr. (bottom right) listens to gospel singer Mahalia Jackson during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Bob Parent/Getty Images Every now and then, a voice can matter. Mahalia Jackson had one of them. Known around the world as the “Queen of Gospel,” Jackson used her powerful voice to work…
After refusing to leave his Garfield apartment on the grounds that he was a sovereign citizen and didn’t have to abide by the rules of this nation, a Black man was killed during a confrontation with deputies. William Hardison Sr., a 63-year-old who identified nationally as a Moor, exchanged hundreds of rounds of gunfire with…
The 3M corporation is being sued by four former employees claiming they were racially discriminated against or retaliated against at the company’s manufacturing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and now a petition has been created on Change.org to rally support for the group’s effort to hold the company accountable for its alleged discriminatory practices. John…
Shaunie Henderson, formerly O’Neal, made a career for herself as the creator and executive producer of VH-1’s reality TV series “Basketball Wives,” “Basketball Wives LA,” and “Baller Wives.” The drama-rich show showcased the tumultuous interpersonal relationships many of the women married to NBA players have with each other. She wasn’t afraid to get in their…
