Carmelo Anthony launches ‘STAYME70’ cannabis in NY — plus five Black-owned cannabis brands to enjoy this 4/20 and beyond
Carmelo Anthony is bringing his cannabis company to the Empire State. The 40-year-old 10-time NBA All-Star and former New York Knicks player just launched “STAYME70” in Syracuse, New York. “I’m excited to be launching the debut of ‘STAYME7O’ in New York,” Anthony said in a press release. “New York is home, and bringing this project […]
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know
Marijuana culture’s high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-style THC gummies in New York and a “blaze and praise” drag brunch in Portland, Oregon. “It seemed appropriate […]
Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort’s biggest bang yet in Florida
From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida. With five distinctively-themed sections and a 500-room hotel, the multibillion-dollar Universal Epic Universe is slated to open to the public on May 22, just in time for the […]
Concerning Report Finds ‘Over Policing’ Of Black Parents In NYC Children’s Services Investigations
by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 The report found that although Black and Hispanic people make up around 50% of NYC’s population, they account for over 80% of child welfare investigations. A concerning new report found that New York City’s child welfare investigations are disproportionately targeting low-income Black and Hispanic families. It outlines the ripple […]
HBCU Basketball Star Crowned Miss New Jersey 2025
by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 Ivy Harrington is preparing to represent New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant this year. HBCU basketball powerhouse Ivy Harrington was crowned as Miss New Jersey. After all her work on the court transforming Morgan State’s record, she has made a name for herself in the pageant arena by […]
10 years after Freddie Gray’s death, calls for police reform and racial equity persist in Baltimore
It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn. Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained during transport in a police […]
France Confronts Haiti’s Colonial History—But Reparations Still Off The Table
by Daniel Johnson April 20, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history. On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the original agreement that […]
