Kamala Harris etches her name in history with desk signing and hints at what’s next for her
Kamala Harris marked the end of her vice presidency with a tradition at the White House as she signed her name onto a ceremonial desk that has been signed by every vice president since the mid-1900s. In her ceremonial office inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building just across the street from the White House, Harris […]
Method Man accused of assault at the gym— but it wasn’t a random punch
Rapper and actor Method Man, best known as a member of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, allegedly was pumping more than weights at the gym recently. Method Man is reportedly under investigation following an alleged assault at a Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island, according to law enforcement sources. The 53-year-old artist, whose real […]
Detroit man charged with murdering 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris highlights how society fails Black girls, Judge says
A year after 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris went missing from her school bus stop in Detroit, Michigan, a 42-year-old man has been charged with her kidnapping and murder and will stand trial. On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, Jarvis Butts, who has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and child sexually abusive activity, […]
16 inspiring members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, in celebration of their founders’ day
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University with the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Created with the original intention of being a sorority with a larger purpose than elitism, over the past 105 years, Zeta has grown into a powerhouse of community impact and achievement. […]
The reason Craig Melvin dedicated his first day as co-anchor of ‘Today’ to his parents
Craig Melvin has officially taken the helm of his new role as a co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show. But not before thanking his mom and dad. The 45-year-old TV anchor closed his sentimental first broadcast on Monday, Jan. 13, with a dedication to his parents, Betty Jo and Lawrence, who were on set for his […]
Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police’s ‘smoke them out’ tactics
STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said Thursday. Authorities faced growing anger and a possible investigation over their initial refusal to help the miners and instead “smoke them […]
FDA Bans the Use of Red 3 Dye in Food, Beverages and Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide ban on Red 3, a synthetic dye that has been linked to cancer in animal studies. This decision marks a milestone for consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers who have long called for stricter regulations on food additives. What is Red 3? Red 3, also […]
Matt James, the first Black star of ‘The Bachelor’ breaks up with Rachael Kirkconnell four years after plantation controversy
Matt James is reaching out to God amid recent heartbreak. On Thursday, in an Instagram post, the 33-year-old first Black star of ‘The Bachelor’ announced he and the winner of his historic season, Rachael Kirkconnell, have officially ended their relationship with a prayer. “Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” […]
TikTok Users Head to RedNote App: What Is It and Should You Trust It?
With just days remaining, TikTok is on the brink of a U.S. ban. If the Supreme Court rejects any final efforts to keep it alive, on Jan. 19, the app will be blocked. Lawmakers are already guiding tech firms on how to remove it from app stores, preparing for its possible disappearance. TikTok’s security risks: […]
Kellogg Foundation CEO’s personal journey might change how you think about racial healing
La June Montgomery Tabron believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t know how to start. “It may sound mysterious or challenging,” said Montgomery Tabron, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s first woman and first Black CEO. “But it’s actually quite simple.” It starts, she says, with a conversation — with the sharing […]
