LiAngelo Ball States Reason He Quit Basketball To Become Rapper
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 8, 2025 ‘When I started getting paid for music, it wasn’t some hard decision.’ Former G League basketball player LiAngelo Ball explains why he gave up his hoop dreams to pursue a rap career on a recent podcast episode. LiAngelo Ball, along with his two brothers, Lonzo and LaMelo, […]
Kim Coles says ‘Living Single’ executives threatened her with fat jokes to lose weight
Kim Coles is sharing more of what she endured behind the scenes during her days starring on “Living Single.” On a recent episode of the podcast she co-hosts with fellow “Living Single” alum Erika Alexander, “ReLiving Single,” the 63-year-old actress revealed the way producers were pressuring her to lose weight behind the scenes. “I would […]
NY Attorney General Letitia James subpoenaed by DOJ to investigate whether she violated Trump’s civil rights
The Trump administration is continuing to fulfill President Donald Trump‘s campaign promise to seek retribution against his political enemies. The U.S. Department of Justice opened up federal investigations into the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James. The nation’s top law enforcement agency said it is seeking to determine whether James violated the civil […]
Instagram’s New Map Feature Is A ‘Safety Issue’, Users Say
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 Instagram’s newest set of features has users more concerned than excited. Instagram’s latest feature rollout is under fire from users, raising concerns about the new map feature, which they say is a “safety issue.” On Aug. 6, Meta unveiled three new features aimed at better connecting Instagram users with […]
Jimalita Tillman Settles With Shannon Sharpe And Advocates For Journalistic Integrity
by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Jimalita Tillman calls for change in the podcast space Jimalita Tillman accepted a settlement in her defamation lawsuit against Shay Shay Media. Tillman is more than a viral moment. She is more than a caricature and a trending topic. However, due to her viral moment, engaging with Usher as […]
Atlanta Hawks Executive Opens Full-Service Wellness Facility
by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Melissa Proctor spent a large part of her life caring for an ailing family member. Now, she is investing to better the health of others. Melissa Proctor, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Atlanta Hawks, is investing her time and money into creating medical and wellness […]
Kehlani launches laundry service pop-up for mothers in celebration of her hit song ‘Folded’
If it’s laundry day in your household, Kehlani’s got you. The 30-year-old Grammy-nominated singer announced she’s launching “Nini’s Fluff & Fold,” a free pop-up laundry service for mothers in various cities nationwide on Saturday, Aug. 9. “Growing up, I knew how hard it was for all the single mamas in my family to get the […]
Rapper Ice Cube calls out the aggressive ICE raids in Los Angeles
Tensions around immigration continue to rise amongst communities around the nation, with Los Angeles being one of the epicenters of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s community raids. Recently, Los Angeles rapper Ice Cube shared his reaction to seeing ICE officers tear families apart during an appearance on 92.3’s “The Cruz Show.” “It hurts because it’s […]
Millennials Are Bypassing Gen X To Succeed Boomers As CEOs Thanks To AI
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 Millennials adoption of advanced technology is helping them bypass Gen X in the C-suite. New research finds that millennials’ comfort level with artificial intelligence is helping them leapfrog Gen X in succeeding baby boomer CEOs. New Russell 3000 data shows Gen X-aged CEOs in their 50s now make up […]
Black Maternal Health Study Halted After Federal Grant Termination
by Mary Spiller August 8, 2025 A groundbreaking study on Black maternal health has been abruptly cut short after losing federal funding, prompting its lead researcher to warn that vital voices—and lives—are at risk. When epidemiologist Jaime Slaughter-Acey learned her federally NIH-funded study on birth outcomes for Black families had been abruptly canceled, she says […]