Category : Culture

Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skid

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) defends against Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arik...

‘Is It Not Suspicious?’: Family of Donté Perez Jones Calls It Foul Play After He’s Found Hanged In a Suburban Philadelphia Park

A U.S. Army veteran was found dead in a suburban Philadelphia park last week in an apparent strangulation incident. Now the man’s relatives are saying local law enforcement is prematurely declaring the death a suicide. Based on their understandi...

‘If I Had One Wish, You Would Listen to Your Big Sis’: Brandy Calls Out Ray J for Deleting Her Comments on Instagram and Ignoring Her Advice Ahead of ‘Verzuz’ Battle

The memes born from the hilariously chaotic Verzuz event on Thursday night featuring Omarion and Mario are circulating on social media. Still, it’s the preshow with Ray J and Bobby V against Pleasure P and Sammie that had fans chatting online and re...

Show Creator Robin Thede Is In Her Bag After Securing Three-Year Deal With HBO

Emmy-nominated Robin Thede is laughing all the way to the bank after landing a three-year overall deal with HBO, according to Deadline. “When I signed my first overall deal, I tweeted ‘If you need me, I’ll be in my bag.’ Welp...

Drug Giant Novartis Pledges Another $17.7 Million To Assist Historically Black Medical Schools

Intending to address systemic health disparities in the Black community, Novartis is pledging another $17.7 million to enlarge its ties with historically black medical schools. The Swiss pharmaceutical giant reports the money will be used to create...

Selling Tampa’s Rena Frazier Welcomes A Baby Boy

A reality TV star has just given birth to a baby boy, the first one in her large family. According to Entertainment Tonight, one of the real estate agents who appear on Selling Tampa, Rena Frazier, gave birth to her fifth child earlier this month on...

‘C Monica > C Murder’: Monica Reminds Fans of How She Got Her Nickname ‘Goonica’ After She Posts This

R&B singer Monica didn’t get her nickname “Goonica” for no reason. Most of her fans would say it came from her no-nonsense attitude. Others would resort back to the lyrics in the songstress’ hit single “So Gone.R...

D.L. Hughley Reflects on His ‘Iconic TV Dad’ Role on ‘The Hughleys,’ Says a Reboot Is In the Works, ‘Which Will Be Another Version of Who I Am Now’

Long before D.L. Hughley’s parenting was dragged into a back-and-forth with Mo’Nique, the comedian was one of few depicting Black fathers in a positive light on television.& During the ’90s Black lead sitcoms depicting families with involved...

Khaby Lame Becomes Most Followed TikTok Star With 142.8M Fans

The silent TikTok star, Khabane “Khaby” Lame, has officially become the most popular TikTok star after surpassing Charli D’Amelio with 142.8 million followers. On Wednesday, Lame was crowned the world’s most popular TikToker with a whopping 142.8 mil...

Forbes 1000 Entrepreneur Derrick Hayes Talks Building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, Leadership and More

Derrick Hayes is one CEO who takes pride in mentoring the next generation of business leaders. While appearing on Hip Hop & Enterprise, the Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks owner shared tips and insight from his own unique experience that has led hi...

‘It Shouldn’t be Taken Out of Context’: Jim Jones and Maino Speak on Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO Charges and Say Rap Lyrics Shouldn’t Be Used Against Them In Court

Rappers Jim Jones and Maino, two artists with reputable roots in the street, have added their voices to the growing controversy around law enforcement using rap lyrics to build cases against suspects. The Lobby Boyz, a supergroup formed by the t...

Michael B. Jordan Removes Photos of Lori Harvey From Instagram Account

Maybe there are hurt feelings between actor Michael B. Jordan and his former girl, Lori Harvey. Earlier this month, the whirlwind romance between Harvey and Jordan ended after nearly a year. According to Page Six, Jordan removed any crumbles of their...

In Striking Down Roe, Supreme Court Has Dealt Blow To Reproductive, Economic Justice

Photos: YouTube\Harvard.edu\TwitterTags:& Black Star NewsSupreme Court overturns Roe v. WadeSupreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health OrganizationPlanned Parenthood v. CaseyReproductive justice and economic justicefinancial security...

Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler Kicks Off Summer With Limited-Edition Big Face Coffee Ice Cream

Just in time for summer, NBA star Jimmy Butler is taking his coffee brand, Big Face Coffee, up a notch with a new partnership. The Miami Heat player is collaborating with ice cream company Van Leeuwen to add a frozen treat to his culturally shifting...

Brave Detroit Dad Pushes Gunman Away While Holding 7-Month-Old Baby

On Father’s Day, a Michigan man fought off a gunman while holding his seven-month-old baby, and it was all caught on surveillance video.WXYZ reported that the frightening assault took place just before 6 pm Sunday, June 19 at the Valero gas station o...