While racial and gender diversity in sports leadership remains stagnant, there are several individuals who are using their career paths to challenge the status quo and change the narrative, including Kiesha Nix. According to Sports Illustrated, she was appointed to serve as vice president of charitable affairs for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Kiesha Nix,…
Well before A.J. Johnson was known as a life and wellness coach to the stars she was fly girl Sherane from the 1990s cult classic “House Party.” The film’s iconic dance battle to Full Force’s “Ain’t My Type of Hype” that pit Sherene and Tisha Campbell’s character Sidney against leading men Kid ‘n Play was…
Madonna blasted the “Many Men” rapper on her Instagram story, saying that he is a fake friend In a rare turn of events, rapper 50 Cent has apologized to pop icon Madonna after mocking her body and making ageist comments on his Instagram. In a now-deleted Instagram post from earlier this week, the “Many Men”…
Source: RobinOlimb / Getty A fourth-generation white supremacist is running for office in Georgia, according to Atlanta’s 11 Alive. Motivated by the potential fall of the federal government, Chester Doles says it is local elected bodies that will run things in the aftermath of an attack on the government. He seeks a seat on the…
Former President Barack Obama has been a fierce advocate for youth empowerment and he’s advancing his efforts to uplift youngsters from underserved communities. According to the Chicago Tribune, Obama recently made a surprise visit to a Chicago-based YMCA community center. Photos: Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to an after-school basketball event at…
Chris Cuomo said on Twitter that he was proud of the work he did at the network CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year. The network suspended Chris Cuomo earlier in…
The college, on its Facebook page, said Sow was a sophomore studying aeronautical science Authorities killed a Florida Institute of Technology student who lunged at a police officer with an “edged weapon” on the college campus Friday night, police said. The Melbourne Police Department on Saturday said 18-year-old Alhaji M. Sow, of Riverdale, Georgia, was…
Jackson said she wants to update digital interaction, expand engagement and increase fundraising A Chicago executive will be the first woman to lead the Muhammed Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Marilyn Jackson, 57, chief strategy and engagement officer at United Way of Metro Chicago, will assume leadership of the museum dedicated to the late boxing…
Guidance counselors told Crumbley’s parents that they had to get him into counseling within 48 hours The Michigan teenager charged with killing four classmates and wounding seven other people at his high school this week told guidance counselors that drawings showing a gun, bullet and a bleeding gunshot victim were part of a video game…
From launching fashion brands to inking production deals tennis powerhouse Serena Williams has expanded her repertoire beyond the realm of sports, and her next project will be centered on empowering youth through literature. According to People, she’s releasing a children’s book next year. Serena Williams Writes Kids’ Book About Daughter’s Favorite Doll: ‘Dedicated to All…
