CultureCon Moderator Got The Business After Flubbing Issa Rae’s Name On Panel
Issa Rae’s fans corrected a moderator at CultureCon who botched the starlet’s name during her panel interview. On Oct. 7, the issue arose when the moderator, Glenda McNeal, mispronounced Issa’s name as “Ih-suh” instead of “Ee-sah.” McNeal’s mispronunciation of Issa’s name irked several members of the audience, and they set the AMEX exec straight. Their […]
Tasha K Still ‘On Hook’ For $4 Million Debt Owed To Cardi
Meghann Cuniff, known on Black Twitter as Meg Thee Reporter, is breaking down the latest update regarding Tasha K’s substantial debt to Cardi B. In an X thread, Cuniff detailed how the blogger still must pay the $4 million to the “Bongos” artist. The judge ruled that declaring bankruptcy won’t absolve the vlogger from writing […]
Drake Promises To Cover Fan’s Medical Bills For MS On Last Tour Stop In Toronto
Drake will do “whatever it takes” for his fans. In a heartwarming moment in the middle of his concert in Toronto on Oct. 6, the Canadian rapper promised a fan with multiple sclerosis that he would cover her medical bills for treatment. The Grammy-winning artist spotted the fan who revealed that she suffers from the […]
21 Savage Secures Permanent Residency After Almost Getting Booted By ICE
According to the Associated Press, 21 Savage (real name She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) has cleared every legal hurdle since his release from ICE custody 10 days after his arrest. “His immigration court proceedings have now been terminated, and he is a lawful permanent resident of the United States with the freedom to travel internationally,” 21 Savage’s attorney, […]
Live to 100: 4 Takeaways from the Netflix Docuseries to Help You Live Better and Longer
We’ve heard the advice so much our whole lives that we can recite it in our sleep: Eat nutritious foods, move our bodies, don’t stress. Yet, Americans are facing the shortest life expectancy in the past two decades, according to December 2022 CDC data. In fact, most of us can expect to live just 76.4 […]
New COVID Shots Still Hard To Find For Some Americans
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) Americans have started rolling up their sleeves for the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine, but weeks into the rollout some say they are still having difficulty finding appointments for themselves and their children. Shot seekers also say they have been surprised by requests for upfront payments of $150 to […]
Why Harriet Tubman Continued Her Legacy In New York, The Birthplace Of The Underground Railroad
Much is known about Harriet Tubman as a renowned abolitionist, humanitarian, and Civil War hero. But we too often overlook her continued legacy and final years in Upstate New York. Auburn, NY holds rich heirlooms of Tubman’s history and final years after securing freedom for herself and many others. It also has strong ties to […]
