NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan involved in physical confrontation with man who allegedly shoved phone in his face
On Friday, April 18, DeMar DeRozan, a 6-time NBA All-Star and current small forward for the Sacramento Kings, was involved in a physical altercation with a man at Yume Sushi in Calabasas, California. In a recorded video shared by TMZ, DeRozan can be seen pinning the man to the ground as a woman tries to […]
Storm Reid: Actress and advocate for diversity in entertainment
Storm Reid has been in the business for well over 10 years now, with a whole heap of critically acclaimed performances already on her resume. She’s also famous for her collaborations with major brands, speaking out about representation and other important issues and challenging standards in the entertainment industry. Learn more about this shining star, […]
Lenny Kravitz: Rock star, style icon, and cultural trailblazer
Few artists have the talent and versatility of Lenny Kravitz, who is known for blending various genres and sustaining a career that straddles nearly five decades. Known for his stellar songwriting, electric live performances and distinctive vocal style, this accomplished musician is a powerhouse in the recording industry and an undeniable influence on many young […]
National Parks Service Warns Of Potential Woes Due To Staffing Issues Driven By Budget Cuts
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 21, 2025 Summer visitors should expect to protect themselves amid a reduction of park rangers at these sites. The National Parks Service is warning summer visitors about new expectations due to staffing issues prompted by budget cuts. The staffing woes have led to cancelled events and reduced hours at the park. […]
US stocks sink with the US dollar’s value as investors retreat further from the United States
U.S. stocks are sinking Monday as investors pull away from the United States because of the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was 1.2% lower in early trading and back to 15% below its record set two months ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was […]
Is FDA Planning To Suspend Routine Food Safety Inspections?
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 21, 2025 If so, food safety inspections would be outsourced to state and local authorities Budgetary plans for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reportedly may end most routine food safety inspections. However, the agency has denied these reports. According to CBS News, multiple sources have told the media […]
‘Sinners’ Tops Easter Weekend Box Office With $45.6M
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 21, 2025 ‘Sinners’ brought in the most money in the opening weekend for an original movie since Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ in 2019 Sinners, the latest Michael B. Jordan/Ryan Coogler collaboration, dethroned A Minecraft Movie as the weekend box office champ. According to Variety, the critically acclaimed period vampire movie earned […]
60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts
Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance — finding in them a relief that turned to tears over her morning coffee. Those walls were possible through a federal program that pays rent for some 60,000 families and […]
College Students Of Color Feel Effects Of DEI Cutbacks On Campuses
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 21, 2025 As schools shut down DEI programs and offices to comply with federal anti-DEI demands, students of colors are being pushed to the sidelines College students of color have begun to notice the effects of DEI cutbacks as previous campus support initiatives fade away. Many programs once built to promote […]
Caribbean Community And Common Market: ‘Enough Talk About Reparations, Time For Concrete Results’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 CARICOM made a public call for reparations “to ensure that Europe is held to account.” The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has brought its call for reparations to the United Nations, urging accountability for historical injustices that continue to deeply affect the Black community today. Hilary Brown, a […]
