A Black Fire Department of New York firefighter alleges he was punished this year for going public with his claims of racism in the FDNY, acts that extended to being ordered to use a fire hose on George Floyd protesters last year. Omar Wilks, 41, claims in the lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn…

Anyone keeping their fingers crossed for a Katt Williams and Kevin Hart “Verzuz” battle can uncross them. Baltimore radio personality Persia Nicole asked Williams on Sept. 15 if he would be open to doing a “Verzuz” battle with fellow comedian Kevin Hart. Williams and Hart are both people who have gained major success in comedy…

Source: Bravo / Getty Staying healthy during the midst of a global pandemic has been a hard task for many people across the world, and that plight is considerably even more challenging for those also suffering from mental health issues. Our prayers are currently with media maven Wendy Williams, who is publicly facing both struggles…

A man scans his COVID-19 vaccination QR code at a restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 13, 2021. | Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty A viral video making the rounds on social media is bringing attention to what’s being described as a growing trend of people who oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates exercising…

Census data shows that Black people are moving to the Western United States in larger numbers, after the number of Black people in Western states has historically remained low. Out of the West’s contiguous 11 states, nine recorded a double-digit percentage growth in Black population. Nationally, 21 states in total recorded double-digit growth in the…

Bow Wow is in good spirits, good enough to reach out to not one but two of his exes on the same day. The rapper-actor is revisiting his old flames by sending them separate messages on two separate social media accounts. On Twitter, he publicly shot his shot with his ex Angela Simmons by tagging…

Roderick Flowers and Keith Edwards are heading to prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine Two Miami-Dade police officers will be heading to prisons next week for their involvement in a drug operating sting. Roderick Flowers, 29, and Keith Edwards, 31, who are cousins, will serve one year and three months in federal…

Elijah McClain | Source: Screenshot The mother of a man killed at the hands of a Colorado police department exposed for its racist practices against Black people, in particular, called the recent findings by the state attorney general “bittersweet” in part because she is skeptical whether any real change will come as a result. Sheneen…

Rapper and activist David Banner has been exercising his passion for helping elevate the Black community for over a decade but admits that his commitment to social justice and equality can be a thankless job. The Grammy-nominated artist and Southern University graduate was recognized for his community activism work during the Sept. 12 Salute THEM Awards…