Deion Sanders has been very influential in changing the culture and visibility of HBCU football. He has utilized his celebrity and iconic status to secure five-star recruits and weekly national television appearances while changing the perception that HBCU football is an inferior, unmarketable product.  Jackson State Tigers head coach Deion Sanders directs his players during…

Reactions to Powell’s death are pouring in across social media, and his revered name continues to trend and lead news broadcasts.  The death of retired Gen. Colin Powell, announced early Monday morning via a post to his verified Facebook page, came as a sad shock to many on these shores and across the world.  The…

Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday morning of complications from COVID-19. The 84-year-old 4-star-general was fully vaccinated, but his COVID-19 infection seemed to be a breakthrough case. His family released a statement on Facebook thanking the medical staff at Walter Reed Medical Center for treating Powell while he…

The Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor/singer says ‘I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it.’ Billy Porter has been slaying red carpets for years in provocative dresses and gowns, advancing the taboo conversation of forward-facing non-binary fashion in Hollywood. However, when Vogue Magazine decided to finally put a man in…

Tracee Ellis Ross‘ newest workout video on Monday, Oct. 17, went left when her unidentified cameraman stole the show. The reason why he was the main focus of the Instagram post was because fans were complimenting his work at capturing the right angles of the actress.  Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest workout video causes a frenzy…

The Saint Heron Community Library, its site says, is for “students, practicing artists, designers, musicians and general literature enthusiasts.” Solange Knowles has unveiled a free library of rare books by Black authors on her studio and platform website, Saint Heron.  According to an announcement on the page, Saint Heron Community Library is “a growing media center…

Will Smith will be the first to admit he may have gotten a little carried away with the snacks, like most, during the start of the pandemic. Last May, the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star shocked fans after declaring himself in “the worst” shape of his life before showing off the more plump physique he’s…

Price, the celebrated R&B singer, said that if she wanted to sing “right now,” she could, but not “full out” since fighting the illness. Singer Kelly Price took to Instagram Live to share an update with fans and supporters about her health since battling COVID-19.  During the session, Price revealed that she had pneumonia in…

Tennis star shared sweet pic of herself as a baby for birthday No. 24, referring to mentor Bryant and calling it her “Kobe year.” Tennis star Naomi Osaka shared a sweet photo of herself as a baby to mark her 24th birthday, which she called her “Kobe year,” referencing late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who…

The rapper appeared on Complex’s “Hiking With Rappers” interview series In a recent interview, rapper Lil’ Kim revealed that fellow rapper, host, and personality Nick Cannon is her manager, calling him one of her “best friends.” Lil’ Kim recently took part in Complex‘s “Hiking With Rappers” interview series, in which rappers take on Los Angeles…