City officials said Saturday they were in the early stages of investigating the pandemonium at the Astroworld Festival on Friday Authorities said they would watch video, interview witnesses and review concert protocols to determine how eight people died at a Houston music festival when fans suddenly surged toward the stage to watch rapper Travis Scott….
From Stomp the Yard to Think Like a Man, entertainment mogul Will Packer has continually tapped into the power of storytelling to bring an array of Black narratives to the forefront. He recently received a special honor from his alma mater for his contributions to the industry. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Florida A&M University…
The Department of Justice is in settlement talks with affected families President Joe Biden said Saturday that the families of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration should be compensated, as his Department of Justice is in settlement talks with affected families. Raising his voice, Biden said that regardless…
The British actor and his wife advocate for small farmers during a COP26 panel on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Actor Idris Elba and his model wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba spoke on behalf of small farmers at the United Nations climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday. The Elbas, ambassadors of the…
Barbara-Rose Collins served Detroit on the city’s council, in the Michigan House and in Congress Barbara-Rose Collins, who represented Detroit in Congress and served on its City Council, has died after contracting COVID-19. She was 82. Collins’ family confirmed her death Thursday to The Detroit News, the newspaper reported. Christopher Collins, 51, said his mother died around…
The life, legacy and artistry of hip-hop giant Tupac Shakur will be immortalized through the creation of a museum in Los Angeles. According to Deadline, a vision the late rapper’s estate had for an exhibition about the music artist will be realized next year. Tupac Museum To Open In Los Angeles With Blessing Of Hip-Hop…
If Beckham clears waivers Tuesday at 4 p.m., he’ll be become a free agent Odell Beckham Jr.’s messy breakup with the Browns is officially over. After three days of negotiations, the team and the troublesome receiver agreed to terms for his release on Saturday, clearing the way for him to potentially become a free agent,…
The five-time Grammy winner will be honored with a Walk of Fame star on Monday, Nov. 8 Living legend Missy Elliot is being immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the five-time Grammy winner will be honored with a star bearing her name on the morning…
Kenya Ward’s alleged crime occurred from January 2018 to April of this year A former information technology worker at North Carolina Central University has been accused of embezzling $900,000 from the school, officials said. Kenya M. Ward, 44, of Durham, is charged with one count of embezzlement of state property, according to an arrest warrant….
Forty-four percent of African-American entrepreneurs use their own money to fund their businesses, compared to 37 percent of white business owners. Some experts say self-funding a business has challenges. The main challenge is an entrepreneur’s limited funds. There are places to get outside funding for your business. Here are a few. Stock photo of Black business owner….
