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The Irony: Black-Owned Company Leads Revitalization Of Former Robert E. Lee Statue Site

The controversial statue of Confederate leader Robert E. Lee was taken down after the murder of George Floyd; now a Black-owned company YME Landscape in Richmond, Virginia, has been hired to revitalize the site and usher in a new beginning. Owned by...

Jacky Oh, ‘Wild ‘N Out’ Star Who Shares 3 Children With DC Young Fly, Dies At 32

Many are mourning the loss of former “Wild ‘N Out” castmember Jacky Oh who died Wednesday at the age of 32. Details surrounding Jacky’s, real name Jacklyn Smith, exact cause of death remain scarce but a since-deleted Instagram...

ESPN And The NBA Continue To ‘Champion Black Businesses’ For A 4th Year

The NBA and ESPN, one of the league’s television partners, will participate in the fourth installment of the Champion Black Businesses initiative, founded in 2020. The initiative showcases Black businesses across all of ESPN’s platforms during...

Dr. Nadia Lopez Talks Upcoming Brooklyn ‘Hair Fest’ Designed For Youngsters

Dr. Nadia Lopez, founder and former principal of Brooklyn’s Mott Hall Bridges Academy, is breaking more ground to the bridge to brilliance with “Hair Fest” From global TED talks and college lectures to building a platform for educat...

NCAA Star Angel Reese Crosses Over Into Hip Hop Music Video With Latto and Cardi B

Angel Reese continues to shine in all aspects. While continuing to cash in on major NIL deals, the Louisiana State University basketball star appeared in rap music videos. Reese can be seen in hip-hop star Latto’s video for her hit song, “Put It On T...

Climate Change: The Health Effects of Racial Disparities

According to multiple studies on heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, people of color are at higher risk of climate-related health impacts than whites. The study also found evidence of racial disparities related to climatic ch...

Governor Ron DeSantis Announced His Presidential Bid On Twitter

Were You Impressed? By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Everyone is looking for the next big thing. Some would say we are trying to out do each other. In some respects, we probably are. Using the media these days has created this competitive spirit no matter...

Bill Cosby Sued–Again–For Sexual Assault By Former Playboy Model After California Extends Statute of Limitations

Bill Cosby might be out of jail but he’s not free from legal trouble. The disgraced comedian’s latest legal setback comes in the form of a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a former Playboy model. On Thursday, attorneys for Victoria Valenti...

The Kingdom of the Asante Stretches Far Beyond Ghana

The Memorial Day Weekend for most Americans represents a time to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country. But the weekend had a different focus for the Ghanaian community, much of which is first generation immigrants. Dallas/Fort W...

House Passes Debt Ceiling Legislation with Bipartisan Support, Averting Potential Default

By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA With a vote of 314 to 117, the legislation garnered overwhelming support, with 149 Republicans joining forces with 165 Democrats. In a resounding display of unity, the House of Representatives v...

NBA Commissioner Hints at Ja Morant’s Punishment; Details to be Revealed Following Finals

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made a decision about embattled superstar Ja Morant ‘s future with the NBA, but details will be held until after the NBA Finals, which began last night. Silver spoke about the impending suspension before the gam...

Beyond The Click: Marketing Leaders Shaping The Culture

Written by Dean Watkins In this Q&A, we will delve into Deutsch LA’s Ayn Howze’s EVP, Head of Advocacy and Communications background, explore her 20 years of career highlights, and discuss her valuable insights into how to navigate the wor...

Tweet: The ‘Southern Hummingbird’ Lands in Chicago

Photos by Tito Garcia (@gotit_lens) Tweet embodies the infamous Notorious B.I.G. lyric “To all the ladies in the place with style and grace….” The legendary songstress has to be one the sauciest soul singers I’ve ever witnessed dressed in a bucket ha...

Jacky Oh, Longtime Partner Of Atlanta Comedian DC Young Fly, Has Passed At 32

Jacky Oh has passed at 32. A former member of the show “Wild ‘N Out” and longtime partner of DC Young Fly, Jacky Oh, Jacklyn Smith, reportedly died on June 1.& “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, know...

Kanye West Pauses Renovations On His $57M Beachfront Mansion Amid The Speculation Of Financial Woes

Now that Kanye West has won his $75 million case with Adidas, maybe he can put some of that money into the rotting Malibu mansion he owns. According to The U.S. Sun, the Malibu beachfront property Ye bought in September 2021 for $57.25 million is in...