Dr. Danielle Spencer Of ‘What’s Happening!!’ Fame Dies Of Cancer
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 13, 2025 The former child actress-turned-veterinarian was 60 years old The Black sitcom world paused to acknowledge the death of Dr. Danielle Spencer (Dee), 60, of the classic television series What’s Happening!!, after her former co-star on the show, Heyward Nelson, told the world of her passing. In a […]
Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored By LA Metro With 2 Limited-Edition TAP Cards, Temporary Station Renaming
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 13, 2025 On Nipsey Hussle Day, the Hyde Park Station will be renamed Deceased recording artist Nipsey Hussle will be celebrated by the Los Angeles Metro transit system with a temporary renaming of a train station and limited-edition TAP cards that can be purchased on Nipsey Hussle Day, which […]
15 Nurses Fired At Children’s Hospital After Black Tween Commits Suicide
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 The nurses were reportedly fired over alleged HIPAA violations regarding the now-deceased girl. Fifteen nurses at a children’s hospital in Washington were fired after a 12-year-old Black girl committed suicide during their care. The tween girl was supposed to have 24-hour supervision at the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in […]
Republicans Quietly Roll Back Obamacare – Here’s What Enrollees Should Know
by Mitti Hicks August 13, 2025 Now that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has passed, there are rule changes that will likely roll back the progress among the uninsured. Millions of Americans enrolled in Obamacare will likely see a difference when re-enrollment becomes available again. While Republicans are not as loud about their efforts to repeal […]
How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. “We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon with […]
Obama Portrait Hidden In White House Stairwell, Probably Because Trump Hates Black Excellence
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 Per tradition, the presidential portrait is supposed to hang in the grand foyer. Trump has removed Barack Obama’s presidential portrait from the grand foyer of the White house, instead placing in it a hidden stairwell. According to CNN, the portrait swaps and locations were not only directly approved by […]
Mattel releases another Venus Williams Barbie doll, this time honoring gender pay equity
Barbie collectors will soon be able to get their hands on a new doll inspired by tennis legend Venus Williams. This doll, according to the Barbie Instagram page, celebrates Williams’ tennis achievements as a seven-time Grand Slam champ and as an advocate for gender pay equity. It will be released this week as a part […]
Woman Loses Savings In Facebook Marketplace Car Sale Scam
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 13, 2025 A woman who lost money buying a faulty car on Facebook is raising awareness on the growing number of marketplae scams. A woman who lost her entire savings on a faulty car bought through Facebook Marketplace is warning others about the rising number of scams on the platform. Tameria […]
White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the White House laid out in detail the steps […]
Hip-Hop Stars Who Went From Rap To Business Owners
by Ahsan Washington August 13, 2025 Hip-Hop created millionaires out emcees Aug. 11 is hip-hop’s official birthday. On this day, 52 years ago, not only was a genre of music born, but a culture was birthed too. This culture would go on to create industries that made millionaires out of emcees. The financial impact of […]