The Biden administration is working on making treatments for sickle cell more accessible for Americans most impacted by the disease.  Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized breakthrough gene therapies to tackle the disease that disproportionately affects people of color, more specifically Black Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sickle cell happens in…

Elsa Majimbo, the Kenyan influencer who became known for her chip-eating comedy bits four years ago, has shared her unfiltered account of how befriending Naomi Campbell derailed her modeling career. In her Feb. 18 Instagram Story, she took a moment to show off her outfit as she excitedly shared, “I’m so happy today. I’m so…

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Former President Donald Trump has launched a new sneaker line, and, well, regardless of how things turn out in the 2024 presidential race, Trump has certainly solidified himself as the commander-in-WHAT-ARE-THOOOOOOSE???” So Donald Trump is now releasing a line of shoes??? He calls this “The Never Surrender High Top,” even…

Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy at a Saturday campaign rally in Waterford Township, Michigan, where he slipped the “N-word” into a raucous speech about his ongoing legal troubles. The unforced error occurred as Trump attempted to say the word “indictment” but instead blurted out “N-word” in an apparent Freudian slip before quickly correcting himself…

Russell Simmons’ legal battles regarding his alleged indecent sexual history are mounting as another woman has come forward accusing him of rape. A former Def Jam Records music executive and video producer is suing the label co-founder over battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims for the incident that allegedly took place…

Source: NanoStockk / Getty Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between 60% and 80% of the continent’s 1.4 billion population. In contrast to many western countries, where there has been a shift towards streaming and podcasts,…

A civil rights attorney representing hundreds of Black Americans whose ancestors helped build Saint Louis University during slavery demanded $70 billion in reparations for years of free labor. Attorney Areva Martin announced the reconciliation package on Feb. 8 at the Missouri university’s Busch Student Center, where she and other prominent community members put pressure on…

One of the police officers who once faced charges in connection to Freddie Gray’s death is now overseeing a division with the Baltimore Police Department that investigates complaints of wrongdoing by police officers and civilian employees. Capt. Alicia White was promoted to the department’s Public Integrity Bureau from the Anti-Crime Section/Gun Violence Unit last week….

Lupita Nyong’o was named People’s most beautiful woman on the planet in 2014, which is likely why rising singer Brent Faiyaz asked her to star in the video for his new single “WY@.” Hours before the video’s official release, the Mexican-Kenyan actress, who played his love interest, and the Maryland crooner posted a preview of…

A 57-year-old Pennsylvania judge is behind bars after authorities say she shot her ex-boyfriend in the head while he was sleeping.  The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 10, at a residence in Harrisburg, about 106 miles from Philadelphia. Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge Sonya M. McKnight is accused of striking the man in his right temple, resulting…