Two Baton Rouge police officers are under investigation for taking an active role in disciplining a troubled youth. The 2019 incident was caught on tape and prompted the attorney for the beaten teen to file a complaint with the department’s internal affairs department. A Baton Rouge TV station obtained the video, which begins with Officer…

Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for U.S. Presidential Nomination, Thomas J. O’Halloran, January 25, 1972. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Lee, a Chisholm mentee, reflects on the enduring legacy of the history-making congresswoman on her 100th birthday. No one has fought more in Congress to keep alive…

A mother has lost the sympathy of the public for hurling racial slurs at Druski after he insulted her son.  In a Nov. 28 video that was reposted by Drama Alert on X, a mother sits next to her son, Joseph, as she details her account of what occurred during his appearance on Kai Cenat’s…

Left: Photo courtesy of Freepik/Tatyaby; Right: Sisi Nike (Photo credit: Tamara Fleming Photography) Makeup artist Sisi Niké shares practical tips for brides and marrying folks with melanin to ensure their makeup enhances their big day and their wedding party glam works for everyone. Your wedding day is one of the most memorable of your life,…

Photo: AdobeStock Consumer watchdog groups say ‘buy now, pay later’ plans may lead shoppers to overextend themselves. NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect…

Actress Jennifer Garner can’t be told what to do in her personal life — especially when it comes to her ex-husband Ben Affleck. On Thanksgiving 2024, the “Alias” star threw caution to the wind and reunited with her former flame to do community service, despite rumors that her current boyfriend doesn’t want them spending time…

Lionel Richie and his girlfriend of a decade are still going strong.  The “All Night Long” singer and 34-year-old Lisa Parigi were photographed by paparazzi back in May after stepping out in Los Angeles for a bite to eat.  Lionel Richie’s relationship with long-time girlfriend Lisa Parigi gets slammed after fans realize their age difference….

American author James Baldwin (1924-1987) during an interview at the Whitehall Hotel in Bloomsbury Square, London. (Photo by Jenkins/Getty Images) Key takeaways In Baldwin’s exploration of race and identity, he went beyond politics to examine racism’s psychological and spiritual effects on both the oppressor and the oppressed. He wrote about sexuality and love with an…

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles Owens is interviewed after training at the Stars Gymnastics Sports Center in Katy, Texas, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Few gymnasts are instantly recognizable as Simone Biles, the most decorated American athlete in her sport’s history. With over 40 Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is dubbed the…

Zendaya attends the photocall for “Dune: Part Two” at IET London on February 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) In 2022, Time named Zendaya one of the 100 most influential people in the world, an honor that celebrated her evolution from Disney star to record-breaking Emmy winner to advocate for diversity…