Writer and director Lee Daniels is set to make a television adaptation of the popular 1969 novel “The Spook Who Sat By The Door.” Ordered by Disney’s FX network, the pilot will bring author Sam Greenlee’s fictional account of the first Black CIA agent to life. Highlighting protagonist Dan Freeman, the novel’s premise is the…
A Kenyan woman and owner of a Nairobi-based factory has invented a brick stronger than concrete from recycled plastics. Nzambi Matee, a 29-year-old materials engineer, is the founder of Gjenge Makers, a manufacturing company based in the Kenyan Capital that produces alternative, affordable building materials from recycled plastics. “Our product is almost five to seven…
State party chairman Michael Whatley said Burr’s vote to convict Trump Saturday was ‘shocking and disappointing.’ Republican Sen. Richard Burr is catching heat from party officials back home over his vote to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. On Saturday, the Senate voted 57-43 to acquit Trump on a single charge…
Over the weekend, Janet Jackson‘s fan base brought the star to tears after her following made her award-winning LP “Control” top the charts shortly after its 35th anniversary. In an emotional clip posted to her Twitter account on Saturday, Feb. 13, the 54-year-old, wearing dark shades and a mask, thanked her fans for their overwhelming support….
Tammy Rivera‘s daughter Charlie is growing up right before everyone’s eyes, which the “Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka” star reflected on in a social media post. (L-R): Charlie Rivera and her stepdad Waka Flocka Photo: @tammyrivera/Instagram The 34-year-old singer and reality TV star shared a recreated throwback image of her daughter Charlie, 15, and…
Phaedra Parks took fans by surprise on Feb. 10 when she posted her burgundy tresses paired with an emerald suede ensemble. Parks accessorized the look with dangle earrings and a full face. The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star captioned the snapshot, “When you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready! #letsgo.” Fans flooded…
Her message comes less than a month after the one-year anniversary of the death of Bryant and the pair’s daughter. Vanessa Bryant hit up Instagram on Valentine’s Day to share a sweet message to her late husband, late NBA great Kobe Bryant. On Sunday, the 38-year-old mother of four posted an undated photo of herself…
In August 2019, Kimberly Diei enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, where she’s studying to earn her doctorate from the College of Pharmacy by 2023. But an anonymous complaint about Diei’s Twitter and Instagram posts put those hopes in jeopardy. In September 2019, someone reported her social media activity…
Verzuz is coming back at the month’s end, this time with Grammy winner D’Angelo and a still-unknown opponent. It looks like Verzuz is coming back after Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole — this time, with R&B singer D’Angelo and an yet-unknown opponent. Now in its second season, Verzuz has served as a pop culture highlight during…
After an appraiser and the Austins’ white-woman pal met at their house, its value went up by a whopping $493,000. Black Americans continue to face discrimination when it comes to building wealth through homeownership. One Bay Area couple is speaking out about the challenges with their home in an area where it is tough for…
