Singer R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Sept. 17, 2019, in Chicago. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images) In the petition, Kelly’s lawyers argue that the singer’s convictions should have been barred by the statute of limitations. Disgraced singer and convicted felon R. Kelly has asked…
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 31: Democratic Presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the Sigma Gamma Rho’s 60th International Biennial Boule at the George R. Brown Convention Center on July 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas | Source: Brandon Bell / Getty Vice President Kamala Harris‘ speech Wednesday to members of a historically…
Roy Wood Jr. attends the “Black Twitter: A People’s History” New York premiere at Midnight Theatre on May 9. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images) “We now know Kamala’s brave story,” the comedian wrote alongside a video of Trump speaking about Harris. “When did the rest of you ‘turn’ black?” Roy Wood Jr. is in on…
In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the same state that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy purported to be her younger cousin. Sean Grayson pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, one count of…
When it comes to the timeless adage “black don’t crack,’ the spotlight often shines on Black Hollywood actresses such as Gabrielle Union, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, or any of the illustrious Reginas (King or Hall). These ladies are often praised for their youthful looks. But let’s not forget a few male actors that…
Megan Thee Stallion performs at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally at the Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Both Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump plan to campaign in Atlanta this week. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty…
FILE – Shericka Jackson, of Jamaica, wins a heat in the women’s 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) Jackson had been listed as the second favorite behind world champion Sha’Carri Richardson. PARIS (AP) — Shericka Jackson of Jamaica will not run in the 100…
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. | Source: Robert Alexander / Getty In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. The ruling favored Sanford. Chief Justice Roger Taney issued an opinion that some regard as the worst issued by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Taney’s opinion…
Dating can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but for Torrei Hart and Tameka Foster, it comes with the added pressure of living in the shadows of their famous ex-husbands. In a resurfaced episode of “The Culture Club” with Osei the Dark Secret and special guest host Claudia Jordan, the former partners of Kevin…
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula of the United States play Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic during their women’s doubles match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) “At the end of the day, it’s over,” the 20-year-old tennis…
