For the past several decades, police in the United States have justified killing citizens in the line of duty by attributing the deaths to a condition called “excited delirium” — even though several medical associations have described the diagnosis as pseudoscience and racist. Prosecutors even tried using that excuse to justify the death of George…
Over the past month, Hollywood A-listers Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have made headlines over speculation the two are on their way to Splitsville, USA. The rumors were fueled over Memorial Day weekend as both halves of the married couple chose to spend the holiday apart from each other. Affleck was seen solo supporting his…
Source: Simon Bruty / Getty UPDATED: 11:00a.m ET, May 29, 2024 When baseball aficionados debate who is the greatest player of all time, they must at Hall of Fame catcher Josh Gibson to that list. According to USA Today, Gibson and all former Negro League players have officially had their stats added to Major League…
It’s been a year since the legendary Tina Turner passed away, yet the world remains captivated by every facet of her life. Many are aware of her dedication to Buddhism, a spiritual path that played a crucial role in her recovery from the tumultuous relationship with ex-husband, Ike Turner. However, fewer are familiar with another…
A video of a little girl defending her mother after the parent appeared to be wrongfully accused of shoplifting has sparked debate on social media. The video, which was first posted on TikTok by @theorginalityshow, shows a girl who looks to be no older than 9 years old screaming at two cops as they appear…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A new report based on anonymous sources claims that federal prosecutors may be moving closer to seeking a criminal indictment against disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who has been accused of sexual and physical assaults by women in a series of lawsuits. According to exclusive reporting by CNN, federal…
Civil rights activist and popular Pastor Jamal Bryant announced over Memorial Day weekend in suburban Atlanta at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church that he recently became engaged to his co-pastor Dr. Karri Turner. He proclaimed the news before his congregation last Sunday, May 26 and in front of millions of viewers on his livestream…
Dave Chappelle is not censoring his political commentary for comedy’s sake. Jokes aside, the “Contrarian” has used the stage to narrate his viewpoints on society, including the “genocide” of Palestinians amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. The comic is among the entertainers who performed for Abu Dhabi Comedy Week at Etihad Arena on May 23. During…
Source: Westend61 / Getty Black musicians and their co-authors are stepping up to tell their versions of what really goes down when you’re climbing the charts this year. We love a tipsy podcast interview that lasts the length of our cardio session and then some as much as the next person, but there is nothing like Black music…
Recently, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker received backlash over controversial statements he made during his commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. Many observers since then have questioned why Butker did not receive similar blowback as Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during pregame performances of the national anthem in silent protest against police…
