LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar plans to return for his 23rd NBA season, which would make him the first player in league history to reach that […]
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Canceled federal grants and businesses moving away from so-called brand activism have hit the bottom line of parades and other events heading into Thursday’s federal holiday, which celebrates the end of […]
Trailer Released For ‘The Purple Tape Files’ Documentary About Raekwon’s ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 17, 2025 The album, featuring Ghostface Killah was released 30 years ago As the Staten Island/Brooklyn collective Wu-Tang Clan is on the road for its last tour, two of its members, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, have released the trailer for one of the group’s more popular albums, Raekwon’s Only […]
Growing Violence Forces South African Parents Of Black Students To Seek Education At ‘White-Only’ Schools
by Sharelle B. McNair June 17, 2025 Sibahle Mbasana described said her children and school administrators feel “powerless.” Violence and growing gang activity are prompting Black parents in the city of Cape Town, South Africa, to make the difficult decision of sending their children to “white-only” schools out of fear, BBC reports. While it’s been […]
Fashion Family Talks Opulence And Harlem Haberdashery
by Kandiss Edwards June 16, 2025 The Harlem Haberdashery’s 2025 Opulence Gala will take place June 28. All proceeds will benefit the #TakeCareofHarlem campaign. A night of grandeur is coming to Harlem. The self-proclaimed “First Fashion Family” presents “Harlem Haberdashery’s 2025 Opulence Gala: An Evening of Elegance and Excellence” on Saturday, June 28. All proceeds […]
