U.S. Olympic Fencer Curtis McDowald Suspended For 5 Years
by Daniel Johnson September 1, 2025 This is just the latest scandal involving USA Fencing in recent years. Curtis McDowald, one of the only Black fencers on USA Fencing’s 2021 Olympic squad that competed at the Tokyo Olympics, was declared ineligible to compete for a period of five years on Aug. 29 after the organization […]
Delta Airlines To Pay $79 Million Settlement Over 2020 Jet Fuel Dump Over L.A. Schools
by Mary Spiller September 1, 2025 The Boeing 777-200 aircraft dumped around 15,000 gallons of jet fuel on Cudahy, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Delta Air Lines has agreed to a $79 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2020 incident in which one of its aircraft released thousands of gallons of […]
Hey, Auntie! K Camp Reveals His Celebrity Crush As Cam Newton Hypes Him Up
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 1, 2025 K Camp described his long-time crush on ‘The Player’s Club’ actress. K Camp is shooting his shot at his celebrity crush, LisaRaye McCoy. The rapper and singer explained why LisaRaye is still the ’90s fine woman of his dreams. The 35-year-old artist visited Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast and […]
‘We Are Not Resilient, We Are Indomitable’: New Orleans Residents Speak Out 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina
by Daniel Johnson September 1, 2025 A recent gathering in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward featured former Vice President Al Gore and New Orleans rapper Mia X. As the nation’s news outlets cover the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the residents who felt and still feel its impact are not holding back regarding what they […]
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021
Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open with a far more confident and consistent brand of tennis Monday to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years. The No. 23-seeded Osaka was better throughout than No. 3 Gauff, whose repeated mistakes really made the difference in Arthur Ashe Stadium. “I was super […]
Mmmkaay!? DC Mayor Praises Trump’s National Guard Takeover
by Kandiss Edwards September 1, 2025 In a shocking move, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser praised the Trump administration for its federal takeover of the city. In a shocking move, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser praised the Trump administration for its federal takeover of the city. The mayor offered positive feedback for Trump’s deployment of the National […]
‘You Don’t Know Nann’ About Trick Daddy’s New Restaurant ‘Sunday’s Eatery’ In Miami Gardens
by Kandiss Edwards September 1, 2025 Rapper Trick Daddy, real name Maurice Young, is expanding his portfolio with a second location of his restaurant ‘Sunday’s Eatery.’ Rapper Trick Daddy, real name Maurice Young, is expanding his portfolio with a second location of his restaurant, Sunday’s Eatery. Sunday’s Eatery’s new location, in Broward County, Florida, follows […]
Woman charged after taking hammer to Drake’s OVO store, and claims he stole her designs
A woman was arrested after she took a hammer to Drake’s October’s Very Own store in New York City, claiming that his company stole her designs. In footage posted by TMZ, Shauna Stoner smashed the windows of the store on a Tuesday afternoon and was arrested by New York police shortly after. As the police […]
Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide
Israel launched strikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 31 people as it presses ahead with a major offensive in the territory’s largest city, according to health officials. Leading genocide scholars, meanwhile, joined other rights groups in accusing Israel of genocide, allegations it vehemently rejects. Airstrikes and artillery shelling have echoed through Gaza City since Israel declared […]
‘The Cutting Room Floor’ Podcaster Riles Internet Up Over Demanding Assistant Gig Paying $55k A Year
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 1, 2025 The job only offered $55,000 annually for a full-time, New-York based commitment. The Cutting Room Floor has a new role open, for anyone naive enough to take it. The Black woman-led podcast sparked controversy over its new low-paying assistant gig. Recho Omondi has been the face of the style […]