Exclusive: The new WWE Champion is also using his platform to highlight racial injustice and teach young children about Black History It’s a new day in the WWE universe and a historic one. Big E cashed in his “Money In the Bank” briefcase against Bobby Lashley to become WWE champion on Monday—the fourth Black man…
So often, celebrities share moments when they are giving back once they get famous, whether it be to people in need, friends, or family members. Lizzo is another celebrity in the gift-giving mood, and the singer started her mother’s birthday weekend off right with some new looks. On Friday, Lizzo shared a touching Instagram video…
Source: Handout / Getty UPDATED: 9:00 a.m. ET, Sept. 17 Originally published: Sept. 5 Grammy award-winning R&B singer R. Kelly is facing racketeering and sex trafficking charges that span over three decades. The 59-year-old has been in jail since his 2019 indictment and could spend the rest of his life behind bars. For years, Kelly…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The music industry was rocked earlier this year when allegations of sadistic sexual abuse came forth against rapper T.I. and his wife, former R&B girl group singer Tiny. Following months of public scrutiny after denying the accusations altogether, it appears Mr. & Mrs. Harris will be avoiding further prosecution due…
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…
