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…
If Shaun King—the activist with the multitude of unflattering internet nicknames, most of which revolve around a widely-held belief that he’s basically Rachel Dolezal in Malcolm X glasses—is trying to convince the negro world that he’s not, in fact, a whole scam artist, he’s not doing himself any favors with the launch of his new…
New York City is addressing segregation claims in its public school system with measures that critics say are long overdue. On Tuesday, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, announced an end to the city’s “Gifted and Talented” program that began in 1973 and served as a catalyst for a racial divide between white and Black…
Alicia Keys got emotional while watching video of her 11-year-old son, Egypt, perform for the first time. The singer spoke with Kate Adams from “PeopleTV” about the tearful moment. In her new YouTube docuseries “NOTED: Alicia Keys The Untold Stories,” Keys became emotional while watching a performance of her son accompanying her on the piano….
The incident happened late last month after 34-year-old Shantel Arnold was accosted by a group of boys. Video capturing a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy slamming a Black woman to the ground by her hair has gone viral. In the video, an unidentified JPSO deputy is seen holding Shantel Arnold’s wrist as she is lying…
The shooting occurred on campus at around 1:15 a.m. early Sunday; the victim was not a student, but at least one student was hurt. The homecoming celebrations at a legendary Louisiana HBCU turned deadly when gunfire erupted on campus, killing one person and wounding seven others. The shooting at Grambling State University occurred at around…
