Black Voters Matter co-founder says Trump ‘ain’t sh—t’ and election is a reprimand on racism
LaTosha Brown wants undecided Black voters this election cycle to know one thing about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump: He “ain’t s–t.” Brown’s voting rights organization, Black Voters Matter PAC, recently used the explicit phrase about Trump in an election ad aimed at setting the record straight about his presidency. “Did you know that Trump […]
‘They gotta take that thing down’ Charles Barkley says of Dwyane Wade’s new statue
This week, the internet can’t stop talking about Dwyane Wade’s new Miami Heat statue. Since its unveiling last Saturday, social media users have unapologetically shared their thoughts on the tribute to the retired NBA star. Most recently, fellow NBA veteran Charles Barkley joined the conversation. In a segment of TNT’s “Tip-Off,” Barkley unapologetically called the […]
Walking pneumonia cases are spiking among children, says the CDC. Here’s what you need to know
It’s flu and cold season, so it’s hardly surprising that there has been an uptick in respiratory illness, especially among vulnerable populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise in children. In a report released on Oct. 18, the agency said cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia, […]
Family releases video showing final moments before Black man’s death in Missouri prison
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who died after he was placed in a spit hood and restrained in a Missouri prison was motionless for nearly 10 minutes before a nurse checked on him, prison video released Tuesday shows. Video of the final the moments before Othel Moore’s December 2023 death shows the Black […]
Beyoncé is still fighting to trademark daughter Blue Ivy’s name
Beyoncé is serious about protecting her children’s images and likenesses. So much so, that shortly after giving birth to her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in 2012, the superstar’s BGK Trademark Holdings LLC sent an application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to register her daughter’s unique name as a trademark. Now, over […]
Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest.’ He described Jan. 6 the same way.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Urged by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald Trump took the opposite approach on Tuesday, saying it was an “honor to be involved” in such an event and calling the scene a “lovefest” — the same term he has used to describe the Jan. […]
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. Wednesday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — did slow slightly from its […]
Johns Hopkins breaks ground on building honoring Henrietta Lacks
During her brief lifetime, Henrietta Lacks inadvertently changed the face of medicine. Now, the woman whose harvested cells continue to inform and advance medical research will also change the face of Johns Hopkins, as the institution has broken ground on a building named for her. On Monday, several of Lacks’ descendants joined representatives from Johns […]
Tabitha Brown was experiencing bladder leaks. Now, she wants to talk about it
Tabitha Brown is at a point in her life where listening to her body is non-negotiable. For instance, while working out with her daughter recently, the 45-year-old vegan food entrepreneur and influencer reached a point in her workout where she simply had to stop. “My lower back was hurting so bad and I still was […]
Genie AI Raises $17.8 Million With a Concise Presentation: A Lesson in Effective Pitching
Imagine raising $17.8 million with just 13 presentation slides. That’s exactly what Genie AI, a UK-based legal tech startup, achieved in its recent series A funding round. In a competitive industry where startups often rely on lengthy presentations to win over investors, Genie AI’s clear, concise approach stood out—proving that sometimes less is more. Read […]
