Fired After Speaking Up? Former Major League Soccer Exec Sues For Racial Retaliation
by Daniel Johnson July 27, 2025 Shine’s lawsuit alleges that MLS supervisors retaliated against him by firing him in May 2025 after he made complaints about racial discrimination. A lawsuit against Major League Soccer was filed by Cedric Shine, a former employee of the company, on July 18. In Shine’s lawsuit, which was filed in […]
Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state and at least 25 people feared dead, authorities say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat transporting passengers to a market in north-central Nigeria capsized, killing at least 25 people, authorities said Sunday. The accident happened Saturday near Gumu village in the Shiroro area of Niger state, Ibrahim Hussaini, an official with the National Emergency Management Agency, told The Associated Press. Hussaini said search and rescue efforts […]
Walmart stabbing: Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities said Sunday they are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against a 42-year-old man accused of carrying out a knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan. Chaos unfolded at the Walmart on Saturday after the suspect entered the store during a calm […]
Ciara receives Beninese citizenship in emotional ceremony: ‘I feel incredibly proud’
Ciara has deepened her connection to the African continent with a Beninese citizenship. The artist visited the West African country of Benin this week and left with much more than a souvenir. On Saturday, she received a certificate of citizenship in a ceremony with Beninese government officials such as the Minister of Tourism, Jean Michele […]
Barry Bonds’ Record-Breaking Home Plate Hits Auction Block
by Mary Spiller July 27, 2025 The home plate where Barry Bonds made baseball history by hitting his record-breaking 756th home run is now up for auction, giving collectors a rare chance to own a key piece of the sport’s milestones. A piece of baseball history is back on the market as the home plate […]
A’ja Wilson Named First Ever Jr. WNBA Global Ambassador
by Daniel Johnson July 27, 2025 She noted that her ultimate goal with her participation in the program is to create the next A’ja Wilson On the heels of her seventh appearance as a WNBA All-Star, Las Vegas Aces superstar forward A’ja Wilson has been named the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA, a […]
5 Black reality TV couples who had us swooning over them, who are still together
There’s something radical about watching Black people fall in love on reality TV. In a genre built on spectacle, clichés, and cultural erasure, seeing Black love unfold onscreen still feels rare, delicate, and powerful. When it happens, especially on dating competition shows, it isn’t just entertainment. It’s cultural commentary, history in motion, and sometimes, it’s […]
Beyoncé ends Cowboy Carter tour with Destiny’s Child reunion—and the crowd lost it
For one night only, Destiny’s Child was reunited. On Saturday, Beyoncé concluded her “Cowboy Carter Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit” tour by bringing out her former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland, 44, and Michelle Williams, 46. When the three appeared on stage together side by side, you could hear Beyoncé, 43, over the roar of shocked fans […]
Study: Black People In England Are Four Times More Likely To Be Homeless
by Daniel Johnson July 27, 2025 A three-year-long study in England found that a person’s ethnicity is the determining factor in whether or not a person will become homelessness. A new study of homelessness in England, the first in over 20 years, has revealed that Black people in Great Britain, like their American counterparts, are […]
Jaguars’ Josh Hines-Allen Announces Son’s Recovery From Leukemia, Launches Cancer Support Initiative
by Mary Spiller July 27, 2025 Hines-Allen shared a personal victory off the field this week: His 7-year-old son Wesley is on the road to a full recovery after a grueling seven-month battle with leukemia. Jacksonville Jaguars star Josh Hines-Allen and his wife, Kaitlyn, have revealed that their 7-year-old son Wesley is nearing a full […]
