Donning a black graduation gown with three bars on the sleeve, Brandie Medina waited nearly 20 years for the moment she walked across the graduation stage to receive her doctorate degree. On Dec. 9, Medina, 42, made history when she became the first Black woman to receive a doctorate from St. Edwards University. Medina’s esteemed…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty The City of Jackson could finally be getting the federal aid they need to fix the massive water crisis that has plagued the Mississippi city for decades. According to Mississippi Free Press, House Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced this week that the congressional…
Oprah Winfrey is a billionaire who enjoys splurging on luxury trips and expensive gifts for all of her friends. Therefore, she left fans shocked and confused after learning about a man’s $100 gift budget. In a video shared on Dec. 18 by Colin Drummond, also known as TikTok user @10gsocial, an unidentified voice asked the…
Lyfe Jennings went viral over the weekend after fans slammed his vocals at a concert, and fellow R&B singer Mario got dragged into the mess. On Sunday, Dec. 18, a fan shared a clip on Twitter of the 44-year-old’s performance with the caption “I went to see Lyfe Jenningz last night & when I tell…
Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans is one of Hollywood’s most lovable bachelors. The New York native has a career that includes writing, creating and starring in comedic films from the 1990s to today. His zodiac sign is Leo, which speaks to the confident and outgoing personality that everyone loves. Yet, he’s never been married despite reports of…
Source: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Getty Christmas is almost here and it’s that time again, people! MORE: What Does The Bible Say About Putting Up Christmas Trees? Ok, well, it’s actually been that time, but this week is sure to be a heavy period of shopping for all the procrastinators of the world and those just…
A U.S. Citizen was detained and almost deported because immigration officers refused to believe he belonged in the country, according to a lawsuit obtained by Atlanta Black Star. Brian Bukle, 62, born in the British Virgin Islands, was automatically naturalized through his parents in the 1960s when he was nine, but in June 2020, while…
Just when viewers of the popular “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” franchise thought they’d seen the last of Cynthia Bailey, the model and actress is back after teasing her return to the Bravo reality series, not as a prominent cast member but as a “friend” of the show. It’s not clear how much of Cynthia…
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty R&B legend and queen of the culture Mary J. Blige has been in her bag lately. The megastar recently inked some major TV deals that are leaving her die-hard fans wanting to know more about what she has been up to. MORE: Ludacris, Mercedes-Benz Lead Holiday Shoe Distribution For Atlanta…
A Washington state jury has found a Pierce County sheriff not guilty on charges connected to him following a delivery driver around during his early morning work route. Despite admitting that he falsely told his law enforcement colleagues the man threatened him, the court still determined he should not face time in prison for the…
