The father of Jacob Blake, the Black man shot seven times in the back in 2020 by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer, was briefly hospitalized last week after attending a protest in Ohio and getting into an altercation with local cops who were trying to arrest him. On Wednesday, July 6, Jacob Blake Sr. was…
It’s a proud moment for comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, whose eldest daughter, Bria Murphy, tied the knot with her fiancé, Michael Xavier. The beautiful couple celebrated the moment in front of 250 family and friends in a romantic private ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. According to People and the tidbits Xavier has shared on…
Much like a sports agent, Ethan Nkana represents doctors who are making career moves. Ethan Nkana is a lawyer who has taken the sports-agent philosophy into the medical field in order to help establish pay equity for healthcare professionals. Nkana represents doctors, much like a sports agent would represent an athlete, and shops around for…
The filmmaker, writer and activist pushes to change the narrative of how we see ourselves as people Filmmaker, artist and activist Crystal Emery is in the throes of a new project that she says will cover issues “people don’t want to talk about.” Our Humanity will cover issues like the Black mortality rate, the importance…
Actress and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown has used her platform as a lens into veganism, and her latest project is centered on celebrating the vibrant diversity of plant-based dishes. According to VegNews, Brown has been tapped to host the Food Network’s first-ever competitive vegan cooking show. Tabitha Brown (@IamTabithaBrown) has been tapped to host an upcoming…
Earlier this week, Porsha Williams uploaded a video showcasing the excruciating pain one must go through when removing a tattoo. In the clip shared on July 5, the reality star is seen screaming and icing the back of her ear as the unidentified worker used a laser treatment in an attempt to remove the permanent ink she got…
From the silver screen to the stage, actress, singer and dancer Jenifer Lewis has been a driving force of artistic innovation and her unparalleled contributions to the entertainment industry will be celebrated in Hollywood. The legend will be honored with a star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Congratulations to the legendary @JeniferLewis this…
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty The Black unemployment dropped in June, which seems like a cause to celebrate. Economic growth and improved labor outcomes are positive improvements. But understanding how the country is rebounding and where people stand financially requires looking beyond the headlines. And while inflation and rising costs have generated concerns, some have…
Tamera Mowry had fans pointing out similarities between her and her daughter, Ariah Talea, after Tamera uploaded a video montage with a sweet birthday caption for the 7-year-old. The video showed Ariah’s transformation from infancy until now. The montage was accompanied by the song, “Vivrant Thing (Remix)” by J. Period and Q-Tip. Photo: @tameramowrytwo/Instagram Tamera…
According to a prison warden, Black hairstyles such as locks, braids and cornrows are not easily searchable. A Black Kentucky man has filed a discrimination lawsuit in federal court against a state prison, claiming his constitutional rights and religious freedoms were violated when the facility forcibly cut his locks in accordance with a new prison…
