On May 21, Black author Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles appeared at a book talk to promote her new memoir, “Smart Girl: A First-Gen Origin Story.” Attendees gathered at the quaint James M. Duncan Branch Library in Alexandria, Virginia, hoping to get their books signed and to hear Miles’ inspiring story of being the first in…
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas has officially gone on record siding with Ayesha Curry following her recent, controversial interview in which she revealed she never “had plans on being a wife or mother.” Curry has been going viral for weeks following her comments about life before marriage with Steph Curry, marking her most viral interview…
Melissa Butler attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE) Melissa Butler, founder of The Lip Bar, discusses how her makeup brand has navigated turbulent retail times. As Target continues to face widespread boycotts following…
Source: Erika Goldring / Getty On Wednesday, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson announced he’s launching a primary against Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen ahead of the 2026 midterms. According to NBC News, Justin Pearson’s primary bid is backed by Justice Democrats and Leaders We Deserve, a PAC formed by former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David…
The daughter of late actor Robin Williams recently made headlines after demanding that fans respect the life and legacy of her late father. Zelda Williams’ fiery warning to fans to stop creating AI content of her late father shows she’s not the only one insisting it stop. Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda, goes off at people…
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 24: Lil Jon performs during Casamigos at TAO at Sundance at TAO Park City on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Casamigos) The Atlanta legend got candid during a recent interview about his journey toward self-care, healing, and inspiring others to do the…
A federal judge ruled this week that a lawsuit filed by a Black man in Paterson, New Jersey, alleging that police officers illegally searched, beat, and sexually assaulted him in 2022 can proceed. U.S. District Judge Jamel K. Semper ruled on Sept. 22 that some of the claims of Benjamin Jackson have legal merit, while…
Source: Charles-McClintock Wilson / Getty On Tuesday, we reported the mysterious story of 29-year-old Jayvon Givan, who, in September of last year, was found hanging from a pillar and a metal chain in a commercial building near Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department and the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) determined his death was a…
Donald Trump is used to throwing a tantrum or spewing disparaging remarks when things don’t go his way. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, he abruptly ended his second White House meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office, leaving viewers shocked at the blatant way he signals he’s done. Some noted he also…
