A man was killed and a 20-year-old Wendy’s employee was treated for his injuries A fight inside a Wendy’s restaurant in Miami caused injuries to an employee and resulted in a deadly shooting, officials said. The suspected shooter escaped. A Wendy’s location in Miami (via Google Maps Street View) The Miami Herald reports that two customers began…
Will Smith‘s “Big Willie” challenge, or, as some may call it, “Dad Bod” challenge, has inspired many more men, including Anthony Anderson, to embark on a 12-week fitness journey without a personal trainer. The “Big Willie” challenge is when people show off the current state of their bodies post-quarantine. On May 5, Anderson — who was…
“There is no doubt all seven officers involved, including the three shooters, have worked directly with you and your office for years” Attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown, Jr., the victim of a fatal police shooting in Elizabeth City, N.C., are asking a district attorney to recuse himself from the case, reported The Hill. The letter,…
House Republicans could vote as early as Wednesday to remove Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest-ranking woman in the Republican leadership Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy on Sunday publicly endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik for the post of No. 3 leader, cementing the party conference’s support of the Donald Trump loyalist over Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken…
“As law enforcement officers we are held to a higher standard in society, on and off duty,” said police director Alfredo Ramirez The Miami-Dade Police Department announced the arrest and suspension of a lieutenant on Saturday morning. Lt. John Jenkins Jr., with 20 years of experience in law enforcement, was booked on Friday at Palm…
When basketball standout Makur Maker announced his decision to go to Howard University he sent shockwaves throughout the sports world, and now his story will be the focus of a new docuseries. According to Deadline, Apple TV+ has ordered a series about Maker’s collegiate journey thus far. The project—dubbed Big Man on Campus—will explore the…
“We are one step closer to dismantling the vestiges of segregation-era felony disenfranchisement in NY,” says New York Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that grants those released from prison the right to vote immediately upon discharge, resulting in the restoration of voter rights for an estimated 35,000 people, according…
Nastassija Spraggins and Bianca Mitchell are sharing their truths about fertility, motherhood and more Growing up in the U.S., the path to motherhood is typically presented one way. A man and woman get married, have sex and nine months later, they welcome a child with open arms. This traditional journey is often depicted in television,…
“How about y’all have 24 hours to respond to my lawyers,” the “Hero” singer says tongue in cheek Mariah Carey replied to a tweet featuring one of her hit singles being sampled by a rapper/singer, notifying that they be prepared to hear from her lawyers. On Friday, Tommy Banks, CEO of music website RNB Radar,…
Black academic leaders are breaking barriers in the realm of higher education and making history in the process. According to WDSU6, William Tate IV has been appointed to serve as the president of Louisiana State University by the institution’s board; making him the first Black person to assume the position in the school’s 161-year history….
