America’s favorite weather reporter Al Roker took to social media to share a shocking picture showing his new millennial and Gen Z fans the pants he used to wear. Two decades ago, the NBC mainstay underwent gastric bypass surgery to help him lose weight. The lifesaving and life-changing operation took the news personality from his…
White applicants fared better at all of the major banks, but only Wells Fargo denied more Black applicants than it approved. More than half of Black homeowners looking to refinance their home loans were rejected when applying at Wells Fargo, a new analysis reveals. A recent report from Fortune notes that as interest rates dropped during the…
Quinta Brunson, Aunjanue Ellis, Chanté Adams and Nia Long grace Essence’s four digital covers celebrating the 2022 awards season. Aunjanue Ellis. Quinta Brunson. Chanté Adams. Nia Long. Each is a uniquely gifted talent and almost all are household names—in Black households, at the very least. And, as we ramp up to the 2022 Academy Awards…
The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into a North Carolina deputy caught on video with his knee on a Black’s man neck before dragging him into a building. The state agency will decide if criminal charges will be brought against Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Edwards. Cellphone video footage shows Washington County…
OPINION: The Georgia gubernatorial candidate’s clear ambition and declarative statements may make some feel uncomfortable, but it’s a posture she must maintain to effectively connect with voters. It’s also a posture that every other Black woman running in the 2022 midterms should adopt. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed…
Steve Harvey has joined the group chat. The longtime game show host recently gave Kanye West some advice regarding the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s feud with veteran comedian and his Steve’s friend D.L. Hughley. For readers who have managed to bypass the debacle – Kanye versus everyone on social media – the “Jesus Walks” rapper seemingly…
Twenty-five years ago, Mike Tyson famously bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield‘s ear during their heavyweight match. The former boxing champ is now profiting off one of the most-talked-about moments in boxing history. Rapper 50 Cent is in awe after discovering Mike Bites, the ear-shaped cannabis edible gummies from Tyson’s cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0….
Music executive and Roc-A-Fella co-founder Dame Dash says reports that he and former business partner Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter are in the process of settling their legal battle over the Brooklyn rapper’s debut studio album “Reasonable Doubt” are fake news. Earlier this week, iHeart reported that Hov’s attorney Alex Spiro wrote in a joint status letter…
Xavier University of Louisiana. | Source: Facebook.com/XULA1925 Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) is one of the most unique educational journeys that any student can experience. HBCUs create environments that allow young Black minds to prosper and grow in spaces that are safe and comfortable. There are plenty of advantages that these students…
Keke Wyatt has decided to take the high road after critics wrote her cruel comments online after the “Nothing in This World” singer shared some heartbreaking information regarding her unborn child’s health. Last month, the 39-year-old shocked social media after announcing that she and her husband, Zackariah David Darring, were expecting the newest member of…
