When it rains, it pours and one celebrity after another is finding that out after being hit with six-figure lawsuits as of late. Now attention has turned to the self-proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” Mariah Carey. Over the weekend, TMZ and other outlets reported that the pop diva was being sued over her Diamond single, “All I…
Experts say having a greater frequency of reliable data can help predict and plan for future extreme weather events, mitigating their impact on human life. MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather — from cyclones to drought — continues to inflict the African continent, said Sudanese…
Estate planning is a key component of passing on generational wealth. Yet for Black Americans, the ability to pass on generational wealth has been a struggle. Data from the U.S. Census and independent study findings reveal that Black Americans lag behind other racial groups in their ability to create and pass on wealth to future generations. …
The Def Jam rapper was shot while visiting a woman in an apartment in suburban Atlanta. Trouble, a rapper from Atlanta, was shot and killed Sunday during a home invasion, according to NBC News. Trouble, born Mariel Semonte Orr, was shot while visiting a woman at Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, Georgia. According to…
The Indianapolis Children’s Museum faced criticism and vowed to do better. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has removed the item and apologized for selling watermelon salad in its food court as part of its Juneteenth menu. “As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on Black communities,” the museum said…
The two men accused in the Santa Cruz, California, case face charges of felony vandalism, reckless driving and a hate crime. A Santa Cruz County judge has delayed, until at least July, a decision on how much restitution would be due as the result of damage to a Black Lives Matter mural in the Northern…
The actor said it took him and his design team eight weeks to get the surprise ready. Dwayne Johnson surprised his mom with a new house and he documented the moment in videos shared with fans on Instagram. As reported by People, Johnson, also known as the Rock, posted clips of his mother, Ata Johnson,…
Harry Johannes Knoesen, 61, was also found guilty of unlawful possession of firearms by the Middelburg High Court. JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country. Harry Johannes Knoesen, 61, a leader of the National Christian…
Tamar Braxton fans are wondering if she may be making more than sweet melodies with the likes of fellow singer Mr. Keith Sweat. The “Love & War” singer ignited dating rumors on June 5 after the pair performed in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Legacy Arena as part of The R&B Music Experience tour. Other acts included Monica,…
Tyler Hall which houses student services at Morgan State University opened during the pandemic and looks out over Holmes Hall and other buildings on campus on February 7, 2022, in Baltimore. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty For far too many Black college graduates, finding employment after school can be an extremely difficult task….
