Marie Holmes went viral six years ago for spending her lottery money to bail him out of jail; now he’s suing her A North Carolina woman who made headlines after winning a $188 million Powerball jackpot and using some of her winnings to post bail for her fiancé is now being sued by the very…
Actress Viola Davis has won an Oscar, an Emmy, two Tonys, and performed on both Broadway and off-Broadway. But while she is now celebrated for a career that spans more than three decades, the actress says her humble beginnings did not lend way to her feeling a sense of belonging among her peers. During an…
Tami Roman is devastated after learning that her Texas home was damaged by a deadly winter storm. On Thursday, Feb. 18, she recorded herself crying while trying to give words of encouragement after learning of the recent damage inflicted upon her home. “I’m sitting in my trailer just trying to keep it together because I…
This is the second story in the three-part series titled “Below the Surface: The Fight to Protect African-American Cemeteries.” The series takes a look at the disparities and the ever-present systemic racism Black Americans face even in death. One recent afternoon Edwina St. Rose and Bernadette Whitsett-Hammond walked an Atlanta Black Star reporter around Daughters…
Roman took to Instagram to update her followers on her home damage In a series of emotional Instagram videos, Tami Roman breaks down in tears over the damage done to her home from the winter storm that hit Texas. Roman used her platform to connect with her fans during the current historic winter weather hitting…
Dole, 97, said in a short statement that he was diagnosed recently and would begin treatment on Monday Bob Dole, a former longtime senator and the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Dole, 97, said in a short statement that he was diagnosed recently and…
Between his confrontation with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine and his online feud with manager Wack 100, Meek Mill has had quite the week. However, now the Philly rapper is making headlines for stirring up yet another rivalry, and this time it’s with fans of the late Kobe Bryant. Earlier this week, the “Dreams and Nightmares” rapper previewed a…
Source: Mckayla Wilkes / Mckayla Wilkes for Congress Last week Mckayla Wilkes officially launched her campaign to run for Congress in Maryland, with hopes to unseat Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat who represents Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. It’s official! I’m launching my ‘22 campaign for Congress in MD-05. Steny Hoyer has been my…
In the video, Kira Robinson gushes with excitement upon her shoes’ unboxing. She calls them ‘stunning.’ Eighteen-year-old ballerina Kira Robinson has gone viral after sharing her excitement upon the delivery of a new pair of pointe shoes that match her African American skin tone. The freshman ballet major at the University of Oklahoma told “Good…
College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker, 58, spoke against a bill that purportedly would pave the way for reparations for descendants of slaves during a Feb. 17 hearing. Walker, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, said during a House Judiciary Committee meeting Wednesday that “atonement” wouldn’t help Black people. House Democrats have reintroduced…
