A New York-based dairy brand wants people to go smartphone-free for a month. The Icelandic yogurt brand Siggi’s has launched a contest to promote simpler living, awarding ten people $10,000 to give up their smartphones for four weeks. The contest opened to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Entry to the contest is free and…
Body camera footage was finally released nearly a year after a Las Vegas school officer kneeled on a Black teenager, which kindled widespread outrage in the community and set off yet more public outcry on police brutality and excessive force. According to The Associated Press, the incident occurred last February near Durango High School in…
Source: picture alliance / Getty Frank Farian, the German producer & songwriter who made Milli Vanilli one of pop music’s most famous (and infamous) acts, has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed to BBC News on Tuesday (Jan. 24) that Farian passed away at his home in Miami. A cause of death was…
A former Miami-Dade County school board member is accused of misusing funds for personal gain, including buying fake pregnant bellies. Lubby Navarro, 49, is facing multiple charges, including second-degree grand theft, third-degree grand theft, organized fraud of $20,000 or less, and organized fraud of $50,000 or more, WPLG reported. She was taken into custody on Jan. 11. …
Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis celebrated her 67th birthday on Jan. 25, and for as long as fans can remember she often plays the outspoken woman in Black films and television series. Jenifer Lewis arrives at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan…
An Ohio woman says a man who used an offensive term while on a date followed her home to prove he’s not racist. The interaction was captured on video and posted on TikTok by @alisssaloveee earlier this week. It has since garnered nearly 10 million views on the platform as of Friday. Stock image of man following…
Source: Courtesy / BLK BLK Dating App, the world’s largest dating and lifestyle app for the Black community, has officially launched its empowering campaign for the new year. The uplifting initiative entitled “New Year, Real You: #RealNotPerfect” was created to inspire and embolden Black women, encouraging them to embrace and proudly exhibit their authentic selves…
The woman who was hit on the head by a microphone thrown by 50 Cent at a concert reportedly has filed a lawsuit against the rapper. Los Angeles radio host Bryhana Monegain was hospitalized after the artist threw two separate microphones into the crowd during his concert at the Crypto.com Arena in L.A. last August….
Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Skin cancer is often thought of as a health concern linked to people with fair skin. However, this misconception has led to a lack of awareness within the Black community about the risks associated with skin cancer. One prevalent myth is that individuals with darker skin tones are naturally protected…
In Florida, those making accusations of racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia could get slapped with a hefty lawsuit. That’s if state lawmakers push through a measure that would make it easier to bring a defamation case against someone who makes those types of accusations, raising concerns about threats to freedom of speech. Filed in the…