UPDATED: 9:15 a.m. EST, Nov. 11, 2021 — Wednesday marked the annual observation of the Veterans Day holiday to celebrate and honor America’s men and women who served the country in the military. Originating in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson, Veterans Day honors those selfless Americans who sacrificed their lives to defend and fight for the…
Source: lisegagne / Getty It’s that time of year when your family gathers together for the Thanksgiving holiday to enjoy a good meal. Well, it could be enjoyable…for some. For others, Thanksgiving can be a dreaded experience filled with poorly timed questions, inappropriate jokes, and terrible food, but family is family either way and even…
Latonya Payne, the legal guardian of her nephew Corinthian Giles, has sued the city of Houston, Texas, and Union Pacific Railroad after her nephew died from leukemia, which she believes was caused by toxic chemicals in the neighborhood. Payne is one of thousands of individuals in Houston who have brought forward lawsuits that claim the…
Rick Ross is the current owner of the largest residence in the state of Georgia, but before he purchased his Promised Land, the rapper manifested the major investment by moving in nearby. The property, originally named the Villa Vittoriosa and constructed in 1994, was a massive 235 acres when the Maybach Music boss purchased it…
UPDATED: 6:00 a.m. ET, Nov. 11, 2020 — As the country observes Veterans Day, it’s important to remember that the history of especially Black people in the American military is a complicated one. On its surface, it’s yet another one of the countless ways that Black people have helped build this country and keep it…
Tammy Rivera‘s figure was the topic of conversation on Sunday, Nov. 7, after she shared an upload showcasing her new look in a cheetah jumpsuit. Rivera, who donned the attire with thigh-high boots and several jewelry pieces, gave her followers a close view of her curvy physique in more ways than one. Tammy Rivera’s fans…
OK, you’re ready. You’ve finally decided to start investing. But you can’t just go into it randomly. Beginners, especially, have to be prepared and understand the risks of playing the stock market. Photo by Anna Nekrashevich from Pexels Don’t Expect Millions Overnight “My biggest piece of advice for Black investors is to understand that generational…
Rowland has been outspoken in the past about the anger she feels when seeing the racial injustice in the U.S. Kelly Rowland took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a birthday tribute on her son Titan’s seventh birthday. The post consisted of a series of photos of the blue and yellow LEGO police-themed party. The…
Jeymes Samuel was certain of the details and narratives he wanted to depict when putting together “The Harder They Fall,” a Western helmed by the Black director and depicting male and female cowboys with an all-Black cast. The storyline predates people of color being seen as more than savages, but Samuel, clear of his vision,…
EXCLUSIVE: The Black scientist known for helping to create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine says, “I sleep at night knowing … the science that I put blood, sweat, and tons of tears into is saving those lives.” Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, also known as “Dr. Kizzy,” was part of the team that helped develop the Moderna…
