EXCLUSIVE: Brooks stars and serves as co-executive producer in Lifetime’s ‘Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia’ Mahalia Jackson is heralded as one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. The gospel legend’s soulful voice both comforted and galvanized African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement against America’s racist Jim Crow era. And while Jackson, who…
After the identity of the suspect who rammed his car into a security barrier at the United States Capitol building, killing one Capitol Police officer, was identified as a man who appears to have been a follower of Minister Louis Farrakhan, some leaders have challenged attempts to tie the deadly attack to the longtime head…
Fans are fearing the worst after news began circulating early Saturday, April 3, that rapper DMX was in grave condition after a drug overdose. Initial reports from TMZ state that the New York rapper was at his home Friday evening when the overdose occurred. Per the outlet’s sources, it is speculated that DMX also suffered a…
The hologram for Christian Combs’s party reportedly costs around $60,000 Hip-Hop mogul Diddy found a unique way to wish his son a happy birthday despite being in Florida. While working in Miami, Diddy turned to PORTL Hologram — the first device that allows people to “beam themselves” to another location and interact with the people…
Grant Hill will succeed Jerry Colangelo, who oversees the process of selecting players and coaches for Team USA, after the Tokyo Olympics Grant Hill helped the U.S. win Olympic gold in 1996. He would have been on the team again in 2000 if not for injury. And he was among the college kids who famously…
In 2015 the venture capital firm Harlem Capital set out on a mission to address the inequities faced by diverse entrepreneurs. Six years after its inception, the investment group has taken major strides towards changing the face of entrepreneurship. According to Forbes, Harlem Capital has raised $134 million for its second investment fund. We are…
Georgia’s very own actress Danielle Brooks recently discussed her challenges in captivating viewers in her portrayal of gospel icon Mahalia Jackson in the first film about the legendary singer, “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.” The feature film is executive produced by “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts, Linda Berman, as well as Brooks, and directed by famed…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is following through on the legislation to legalize marijuana he began proposing in 2018 As more states move to legalize recreational marijuana, the topic could be brought before the U.S. Senate in the near future. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a team of Democrats are devising a plan for…
Arkansas lawmakers move to tighten restrictions on absentee ballots and limit how long people can hang around polling places Two separate bills have been approved by the Arkansas House and Senate that would tighten restrictions on absentee ballots and prevent people from lingering near polling places. Both bills passed on Thursday despite the objection of…
A decade-old clip of a Destiny’s Child interview has long baffled fans as to why Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle seemed to be dazed and confused. Now, 20 years later, Kelly Rowland has gone on record to clear the air of speculations that substances were at play during the infamous interview. During a March 31 appearance on…
