Sha’Carri Richardson apologizes to boyfriend and addresses domestic violence arrest
Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t running away from her problems. Late last night, the Olympic track star took to Instagram to address the news of her recent arrest and take accountability for her actions. “More than anything, definitely a lot of self-reflection, a lot of understanding of not only putting myself in a compromising situation with somebody […]
‘I suffered in silence’: ABC’s Linsey Davis shares uterine fibroid struggle ahead of hysterectomy
Linsey Davis is undergoing a hysterectomy soon, but not before she uses her platform to raise awareness for others. On Monday, in both People magazine and during a special on ABC, the 47-year-old ABC News anchor revealed that her years-long journey with uterine fibroids has led her to schedule the surgery set for August 15. […]
Penn Law shutters diversity office, halts racial justice scholarship amid Trump-era pressure
The University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School is closing the doors on its Office of Equal Opportunity and Engagement, and with them, a chapter in its recent history of public commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. According to Philly Voice, the office, which offered resources, trainings, and a roadmap for reporting discrimination, won’t officially shutter […]
Baltimore Mayor Scott slams ‘racist’ views of Black-led cities after Trump’s DC takeover
As Washington, D.C., grapples with President Donald Trump‘s federal takeover, the U.S. capital’s neighboring Baltimore City mayor is calling out what he sees as a clear racial lens in how the White House and the Republican Party view predominantly Black and brown cities. “It’s very notable that each and every one of the cities called […]
Stylist Cliff Vmir Launches FEMMÈ Into 250 Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide
by Daron Pressley August 12, 2025 Cliff Vmir expands FEMMÈ into 250 beauty supply store locations. Photo Credit: Geeno Mizelli Celebrity stylist and beauty entrepreneur Cliff Vmir is preparing product line FEMMÈ for nationwide expansion into more than 250 beauty supply stores across the U.S. Originally from Delaware and a graduate of Howard High School […]
Texas Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Keeping Girlfriend Against Her Will For 6 Months
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 12, 2025 Kenneth Leon Wright is facing two felony charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault on a family member In Houston, a 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged after being accused of holding his girlfriend against her will for about six months. According to KHOU, Kenneth Leon […]
NAACP Announces Nationwide Town Halls To Drive Black Voter Turnout For 2026 Midterms
by Mary Spiller August 12, 2025 NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson says these town halls come at a pivotal time in American democracy. The NAACP is organizing a nationwide series of town hall meetings aimed at energizing and mobilizing Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News reports. NAACP President and CEO […]
Terrence J Passed On Pay For ‘Think Like A Man’ Role, But Received Million-Dollar Check On The Backend
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 12, 2025 The movie ended up becoming a massive hit, which led to a massive payday for Terrence J. For some aspiring actors, you may want to think like a Terrence J. Terrence J got his big break in entertainment as the host of 106 & Park. However, his transition to […]
Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps
Billionaire SpaceX, Tesla and X owner Elon Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X and its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot app in its top recommended apps in its App Store. Musk posted the comments on X late Monday, saying, “Hey @Apple App Store, why do you refuse to put either X or Grok […]
Journalist killing in Gaza sends a chilling message
Israel’s targeted killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza over the weekend was noteworthy even for a conflict remarkably blood-soaked for journalists, leaving some experts to marvel that any news at all emerges from the territory. An Al Jazeera executive said Monday that it won’t back down from covering what is going on there and called […]