Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Matthew Perschall/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP) Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a fireside chat with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga as Democrats face a difficult task for…
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson poses for a portrait at the NFL football Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Doug Benc/AP Images for the NFL, File) Jackson was in the running to earn a starting cornerback job after being drafted in the fourth round by the Vikings UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings…
From left to right: Bevy Smith, Tracey Edmonds, Faith Jenkins and Lisa Price Bevy Smith, Tracey Edmonds, Faith Jenkins and Lisa Price received honors from the National Urban League at Essence Festival luncheon NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National Urban League on Saturday honored and recognized the accomplishments of four Black women who have made…
The Black Futures Lab survey shows that among 211,000 Black Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has a 71% approval rating. On this week’s episode of theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” a new historic poll of Black Americans gives what could be the most accurate depiction of how Black voters feel about the Biden-Harris administration…
After years of speculation and whispers, Kandi Burruss finally addresses how some of her group members discovered her relationship with Jermaine Dupri back in the day. Rumors about Kandi and Dupri’s relationship were a source of major tension within the group, fueling accusations of favoritism and mistrust. LaTocha Scott, in particular, alleged that Kandi was…
A video going viral on TikTok shows two white women harassing a Black man in Costco, then turning their temper on the bystander who filmed the encounter. TikTok user @sisesjugo started recording the interaction after it began. In the video, viewers can see two women with a cart standing closely behind a Black man in…
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs appears unfazed by the active lawsuits alleging sex trafficking, sexual assault and other crimes, as he continues to flaunt his wealth and luxurious lifestyle. The embattled father of five seems to be living his best life, at least according to his social media. However, amidst ongoing legal troubles and…
Rapper Busta Rhymes went full flip mode during his first appearance at the annual Essence Music Festival this year. Several videos circulating on social media show the “Put Your Hands Where My Hands Can See” recording artist barking at the audience for pulling out their cellphones to record the concert instead of enjoying it in…
The family of a Wisconsin man is demanding answers and accountability after their loved one died after being forcefully held down by a group of hotel security guards. Video making its way across social media platforms shows four security guards pinning D’Vontaye Mitchell down on the ground at the entrance of a Hyatt Regency Hotel…
The first Black “Bachelorette,” Rachel Lindsay, and her estranged husband, Bryan Abasolo, tied the knot in 2019 after meeting and falling in love on the ABC series. However, after less than five years, the couple have split, and Abasolo wants his wife to continue supporting him financially. Reality star and podcast host Rachel Lindsay’s estranged…
