In a summit statement, the leaders said that China’s goals and “assertive behavior present systemic challenges to the rules-based international order and to areas relevant to alliance security” NATO leaders on Monday declared that China poses a constant security challenge and is working to undermine global order, and they said they’re worried about how fast…
Temple University is turning a page in its history book with the confirmation of the 137-year-old institution’s first Black president-elect. Dr. Jason Wingard was selected following a 10-month search and a unanimous vote in his favor from the Temple Board of Trustees. The “momentous day” of June 8 was marked by an outpouring of support…
In reaction to the news about Kyrie Irving’s ankle injury, fellow players and fans have filled social media with well-wishes for him with one notable exception being from former Boston Celtics player Glen “Big Baby” Davis. On Sunday night, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving sustained an ankle injury that will keep him off the…
Kiely Williams recently reflected on the origins of her starring role in a popular meme. In 1999, the 34-year-old singer was a member of the girl group 3LW with Adrienne Bailon and Naturi Naughton. She revealed to “Entertainment Tonight” on Wednesday, June 9, that her infamous lisp on the first verse of their 2000 hit,…
A North Carolina plantation that was planning to hold a Juneteenth event centering on “white refugees” has decided to cancel the gathering “due to security concerns for volunteers and staff” but will not apologize for attempting to “educate the public about former slaves becoming FREE!” Historic Latta Plantation. (Photo: Latta Plantation website) The Historic Latta…
A viral video showing a Black woman being pulled by her hair down a flight of stairs inside of Nellie’s Sports Bar in Washington, D.C., prompted a large crowd of demonstrators on Sunday night. In the video, members of Nellie’s security team can be seen aggressively dragging the woman by her long blond braids inside…
The protesters had gathered to protest police brutality in Minneapolis where George Floyd was killed. A woman was killed after a car plowed through a crowd of protesters late Sunday night in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed the incident on Twitter, writing, “11:39 PM, vehicle drives into protesters on Lake Street / Girard. Suspect…
Adrienne Bailon captivated fans’ attention on June 12 after “The Real” co-host invited Tamar Braxton to be a part of her “Feels Like Home” concert series. “Feels Like Home” is a virtual worship experience Bailon and her husband, gospel singer Israel Houghton, began hosting last year. Bailon extended the invitation while on Instagram Live alongside Houghton after noticing…
Welker and Hughes announced their pregnancy in April after a years-long and inspiring journey towards parenthood. Congratulations are in order for NBC‘s Kristen Welker. The NBC News chief White House correspondent and her husband John Hughes welcomed their daughter via surrogate on Saturday morning. The news was reported on NBC’s Today on Monday morning that…
Brian Everett Anderson, 19, is seen with his hands up before dropping to the ground after being tasered by an officer, who also kneed him in the stomach Police in Ocean City, Maryland have gone viral for aggressively enforcing a ban against vaping on the boardwalk on Saturday evening. In the viral videos of the…
