Justine Skye has a new gig to add to her resume: Hair entrepreneur. The singer and multi-hyphenate talent is the latest celebrity to test the waters of the hair industry by partnering with Parfait on a wig collection. The company is known for its unique use of artificial intelligence to help tailor the perfect wig…
YouTuber DJ Akademiks has some explaining to do after he called Reginae Carter a “b–” in his recent podcast, “Off the Record with DJ Akademiks.” The video circulated around social media all the way back to Johnson’s mother, Toya Johnson, and rapper, T.I., who’s like an uncle to Reginae. Both expressed displeasure with his comment. …
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty The war of words in Jackson continues as residents still struggle through a water crisis that has lasted for decades. MORE: Understanding Environmental Racism And Its Effect On Black Americans During a meeting on Tuesday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba told residents, “Don’t trust the state,” when it came…
A$AP Rocky became a topic of conversation for multiple reasons this past weekend following his Rolling Loud performance in Queens, New York. The list includes issuing an apology to his fans after his set was cut short and a viral moment that occurred when the rapper jumped in a mosh pit. A$AP Rocky, who headlined…
Local authorities have debunked allegations by Kansas City activists that a serial killer is targeting young Black women and girls, and it’s being ignored. A video, which first appeared on TikTok, circulated reports of four dead and three missing girls. In the video, a man says two to four bodies were found near 85th Street…
Source: MARCO BELLO / Getty Registering to vote and casting one’s ballot is an essential part of full citizenship. But for some Americans, the right to vote is beyond reach due to felony disenfranchisement. Efforts to restore voting rights have picked up in recent years. How and when a person is entitled to have the…
In the past, Tyler Perry has addressed those on social media who have joked about the debatable wig choices in his films. However, now it is time for the billionaire to address a certain scene in his newest drama, “A Jazzman Blues,” that was pointed out by “Up” rapper Cardi B. The former “Love and…
Kitt Shapiro is defending her racial identity after a viral TikTok video this summer, where she mentioned she was Eartha Kitt‘s daughter. The legendary actress died of colon cancer in 2008 at the age of 81. Her career spanned six decades of acting, singing, dance and Broadway theater. “I am my mother, Eartha Kitt, biological…
A New Jersey police department is under fire after footage of three of its officers beating up a Black teen at a back-to-school block party was released to the public. The young person was being detained, but many believe the video shows the cop used excessive force during the arrest. On Sunday, Aug. 28, 19-year-old…
Source: Bloomberg / Getty Floridians are preparing for the worst as Hurricane Ian continues its destructive path. The National Hurricane Center has reported that around 9 a.m. the center of Ian was located about 85 miles south-southwest of Orlando and moving at about 10mph. With sustained winds up to 155mph and storm surges forecasted to…
