Cardi B faces lawsuit for allegedly throwing microphone at fan during 2023 Las Vegas performance
Cardi B is back in the headlines. However, this time, it’s not for her fashion or her relationship status. On Monday, July 21, a new lawsuit was filed in the Eighth Judicial Court in Clark County, Nevada, against the 32-year-old Grammy-winning rapper by a woman identified as Jane Doe, who claims she was struck by […]
Ladies First! Uber To Test ‘Women Preferences’ Options For Drivers And Riders in U.S.
by Kandiss Edwards July 24, 2025 “Women Preferences” allows women the opportunity to choose between men and women passengers and drivers in Uber settings, if available. This fall, Uber will launch a pilot program that enables women to request female drivers. “Women Preferences,” which will roll out in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit, allows […]
NFL Player Bobby Wagner Becomes Part-Owner Of WNBA’s Seattle Storm
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 24, 2025 ‘It’s an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women’s professional sports,’ said Wagner. NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner has recently signed on to become part of the WNBA‘s Seattle Storm’s ownership group. The franchise announced […]
Black Girls Code and The Doux Launch The ‘Black Beauty’ AI Challenge
by Jameelah Mullen July 24, 2025 The tech-based contest is designed to empower black girls and women to redefine Black beauty. Black Girls Code (BGC) and The Doux are teaming up to launch the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a contest that provides an opportunity for Black girls and young women to use AI as a […]
US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses
The U.S. is developing new safeguards for the organ transplant system after a government investigation found a Kentucky group continued preparations for organ donation by some patients who showed signs of life, officials told Congress Tuesday. While the organ removals were canceled, near misses that some lawmakers called horrifying should never happen. A House subcommittee […]
7 Thoughtful Quotes From Malcolm-Jamal Warner
by Ahsan Washington July 24, 2025 He will be missed. We are still mourning the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who went above and beyond his well known character as Theo Huxtable. He was recognized as an artist involved in poetry and music while sharing insightful commentary on Black culture that carried significant emotional and intellectual […]
Black Women Are Still Struggling To Advance In Corporate America, Study Finds
by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 24, 2025 Black women are still being overlooked in the workplace, a new report finds. “The 2024 McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report” shows “white women on the rise,” while Black women remain overlooked, under-supported, under-promoted, and penalized for the very leadership traits companies say they value, according to one critic. […]
Taylor Rooks stunned the internet with her star-studded, super-secret wedding
Taylor Rooks just changed her status to married, and fans are still picking their jaws up off the floor. The sports journalist took a page from Beyoncé and Issa Rae’s book and hit fans with a surprise wedding announcement that left timelines reeling and secret crushes crumbling. On Wednesday night, Rooks casually posted a carousel […]
Prince’s ‘Sign O’ The Times’ Receives Limited-Run At IMAX Theaters
by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 24, 2025 The legendary Prince is coming to an IMAX theater near you. Prince’s iconic 1987 concert film Sign O’ The Times is set to hit IMAX screens for the first time ever, with a limited theatrical run. Prince’s classic live concert film, which served as the follow-up to his 1986 […]
Not So Fast: Judge Presses Pause Button On DEI Ban In Mississippi Schools And Universities
by Sharelle B. McNair July 24, 2025 As of April 2025, the law bans any type of offices, courses, training or programs to be conducted related to DEI or be composed of “divisive topics.” A federal judge imposed a temporary pause on the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban within Mississippi schools and universities due […]