Tammy Rivera put her twerking abilities to the test as the entrepreneur attempted to participate in a new TikTok dance challenge called “Too Loud” on March 21. The trend, inspired by Louie Ray’s track “Cash App,” showcases mainly women twerking to the song’s beat. In the Instagram post, Tammy, who appeared to be in her…
Judge Lee Coffee sentenced Billy Ray Turner to life in prison for the murder conviction A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown of Memphis. The 12-person jury deliberated for about two…
Swastikas and a KKK reference were painted on a community clubhouse about a mile away from Orlando’s Timber Creek High. Racist and anti-Semitic language was found near an Orlando high school over the spring break weekend, prompting on-campus security concerns. Parents were made aware of the vandalism via a voice message from Kelly Paduano, the…
Ice Cube’s “Friday” and its purported plans for a reboot had social media in a frenzy once again this week after the rapper seemingly fell for false claims that a “prequel” was in the works starring fellow West Coast emcee Vince Staples and online influencer and comedian Druski. The Monday, March 21 Twitter post that…
Black college graduates are overwhelmed by student loan debt. On average, they owe $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates. Four years after graduation, 48 percent of Black students owe an average of 12.5 percent more than they borrowed, according to Education Data Initiative. This debt, experts say, is hindering Black Americans from growing their wealth. NAACP President/CEO Derrick…
OPINION: The immediate lack of concern by coaches, scouts and others to his devastating injury is another reminder that in the NFL, players are just a commodity. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. A 21-second clip can teach you a lot about the…
The rapper sued the record label in February, demanding that “Something for the Hotties” be recognized as a contracted album. 1501 Certified Entertainment, Megan Thee Stallion’s current record company — with which she has been battling for years — is now countersuing the rap star, claiming her most recent release does not fulfill her contract…
The genes in Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s family are extraordinary. As sisters, the two have conquered every aspect of entertainment, ranging from Broadway to television to the big screen. Now their children are shocking the world by showing that indeed talent runs in their blood. The world might already know about Condola Rashad, the…
Source: youtube / WTVC News Channel 9 There’s a certain reality we who don’t have the complexion for protection have to grapple with—Karen sh** doesn’t work for Black people. White people can walk into any space and pretend they own it. They can shout, “I want to speak to your manager” and understand that they…
Harriet Tubman, Gen. Colin Powell and Gen. Roscoe Robinson, Jr. are among the legendary names under consideration. In 2021, the Federal Naming Commission announced that it planned to strip the names of confederate leaders from United States military facilities, a decision reached after the police murder of George Floyd prompted a protest-filled summer across the…
