Source: Mississippi Free Press / iOne Digital The most terrifying situation for a black person is being in police custody for long periods of time without a way to reach family and or friends. It’s like being in the middle of shark-infested waters while floating on an old piece of driftwood. You feel helpless and…
On her husband’s 33rd birthday, singer Ciara wished her “king,” Russell Wilson, a happy birthday on Instagram, all while gushing about just how much he means to her. Her post on Instagram showed three Polaroid photos of the couple out celebrating. “On this day, a Leader was born. My King. On this day, a Compassionate…
Songz was reportedly celebrating his birthday in Las Vegas. So far, no arrests have been made in the alleged incident at The Cosmopolitan. Singer Trey Songz is reportedly cooperating with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police after being accused of sexual assault on Sunday. According to TMZ, the alleged incident occurred at The Cosmopolitan, a luxury resort casino…
Janet Hubert was beyond impressed by Will Smith‘s acting abilities after deciding that it was finally time to check out one of his movies now that they’ve put their marred history behind them. Smith’s performance as Venus and Serena Williams’ father Richard Williams in the highly acclaimed film “King Richard” has been praised by fans…
Source: Rich Fury / Getty Actor and four-time NAACP winner Wesley Snipes has been making a bit of a comeback as of recent. The star appears in the new Netflix limited series True Story where he plays the role of Carlton, the burdensome and seeming jealous older brother to the show’s lead character the Kid…
A Houston public defender is waiting on the Texas governor to posthumously pardon George Floyd of a now questionable 2004 drug conviction. New evidence has emerged regarding the arresting officer in this case, casting so much doubt that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, in an unprecedented move, has unanimously decided to back the…
Tiffany Haddish and Common reportedly have gone their separate ways and have their busy schedules to blame. According to sources that spoke with People, the pair have now chosen to end their relationship because they’re too booked and busy. “They are never in the same city together and both of them are just too busy…
Source: Pictorial Parade / Getty UPDATED: 6:45 a.m. ET, Nov. 30, 2021 — On this day 97 years ago, a political and womanist icon was born. Shirley Chisholm went on to make history in 1968, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. At only 43 years old, she represented New York’s 12th Congressional District,…
UPDATED: 6:30 a.m. ET, Nov. 30, 2021 Originally published Feb. 4, 2020 Considering all the barriers that have been put into place over time to prevent Black people from attaining an education, it was no wonder why such a philanthropic effort has been made to donate money to assist with schooling. Statistics show that Black…
UPDATED: 6:30 a.m. ET, Nov. 30, 2021 — Original story: Nov. 27, 2018: African Americans — despite finding themselves at the bottom rung of the nation’s economic ladder — are collectively among the top ranks of financial contributors to charitable causes. As Giving Tuesday arrives this year, it’s important to remember that having meager resources…
