Belva Davis—first Black woman hired as TV journalist on West Coast—dies at 92
Legendary, Emmy-award winning journalist Belva Davis, who broke barriers by becoming the first Black woman television journalist on the West Coast, has passed away, according to the Bay Area’s KQED. She was 92. Davis’ career spanned decades and generations and included covering stories as diverse and varied as the 1964 Republican National Convention and the […]
‘Soul Food’ star Brandon Hammond opens up about secret health battle that changed his life
In the late ’90s, Brandon Hammond seemed unstoppable. With his soulful eyes and natural charisma, he carried scenes that would become cornerstones of Black cinema—from the little boy in “Waiting to Exhale” to Ahmad, the wide-eyed narrator of “Soul Food.” By the time he was 12, he’d walked red carpets, collected awards, and etched his […]
Shonda Rhimes makes history at Dartmouth with $15M gift and a building in her name
Shonda Rhimes is rewriting the script, once again, except this time, at her alma mater. The award-winning creator and producer behind “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton” has pledged $15 million to Dartmouth College to fund a new undergraduate residence hall. The building, set to open in fall 2028, will be named Shonda Rhimes Hall, marking the […]
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill goes viral for breaking down history of Assata Shakur’s life and legacy
This week on “The Joe Budden Podcast,” Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gave listeners a history lesson in honor of Assata Shakur’s passing last week. While paying his respects to the late political activist, Hill shared little-known facts about Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard. “For those that don’t know, Assata Shakur was a former Black […]
DeVon Franklin explains how delivering a sermon on singleness led to the idea for ‘Ruth & Boaz’
The idea for Netflix’s new film “Ruth & Boaz” didn’t come from Hollywood or everyday life—it came from the pulpit. DeVon Franklin, who is not only a film producer but also a minister and motivational speaker, told Variety he first got the idea after preaching a sermon on singleness and reflecting on the enduring power […]
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that “I will be imposing a 100% tariff […]
Former Mississippi Mayor, Ex-City Clerk Arrested, Charged With Embezzlement
by Daniel Johnson September 29, 2025 If they are both convicted, they can be subject to pay up to a $5,000 fine and spend up to 20 years in prison On Sept. 26, the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office announced that Brooksville Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone had been arrested and […]
Social Media Calls It: Tina Turner Statue Is Simply Not The Best
by Kandiss Edwards September 29, 2025 While some expressed overall distaste for the sculpture, many had a single point of contention. Rock and Roll icon Tina Turner was memorialized in her hometown with the unveiling of a 10-foot bronze statue in her likeness. The statue portrays Turner with her signature mane of hair, clutching a […]
Doctor Who? Ethiopia Cracks Down On Honorary Doctorates To Protect Academic Merit
by Kandiss Edwards September 29, 2025 Ethiopia is not the only African nation having to contend with honorary degrees Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education, Berhanu Nega, has issued a new directive forbidding recipients of honorary doctorates from using the prefix “Doctor.” The decree applies to use of the moniker outside the institution that granted the honor. […]
After Reports Of Suing Cam’ron, Damon Dash Is Now Going After The Breakfast Club
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 29, 2025 ‘I’m suing The Breakfast Club,’ the former Roc-A-Fella owner said on a recent podcast Shortly after stating that he was suing his childhood friend, rapper Cam’ron, Damon Dash, the former Roc-A-Fella Records founder, said his next target for legal retribution is Power 105’s The Breakfast Club. During a […]