Black-led cities continued to see drops in crime despite Trump’s claims about violence and lawlessness
Major cities led by Black mayors and with significant Black and Latino populations continued to see declines in violent crime despite President Donald Trump characterizing them as “hellholes” and “slums.” In Baltimore, where President Trump threatened to send military troops, as he did in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities, there were historic […]
DMX to be posthumously ordained as a minister at site of historic church once used for Underground Railroad
The faith-driven legacy of DMX, the Yonkers rapper who died in 2021 at the age of 50, lives on. According to AllHipHop, Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, is set to honor the man nicknamed Dark Man X by posthumously naming him an ordained minister on January […]
Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest co-founders sue ex-chief financial officer alleging fraud, forgery and misconduct
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey co-founders Fawn and Keith Weaver are going on the offensive. According to The Lynchburg Times, the Weavers, alongside Grant Sidney Inc., are suing the company’s former chief financial officer, Mike Senzaki, accusing Senzaki of financial misconduct, up to and including inflating the company’s whiskey barrel inventory, which led to a $24 […]
Alexis Ohanian claps back at trolls questioning Serena Williams’ complexion
If there’s one thing Alexis Ohanian does not play about, it’s his family, particularly his wife Serena Williams. And most recently, Ohanian flexed his clapback skills on X, calling out social media users who had previously commented on his wife’s complexion. After Williams posted some new family photos with their daughters Alexis Olympia and Adira […]
Crockett drops ‘receipts’ about Trump’s Venezuela takeover, says he and Maduro have things in common
Texas U.S. Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett slammed President Donald Trump and his U.S. raid and takeover in Venezuela on ABC’s “The View,” listing off reasons why she isn’t buying the president’s claims about his actions in the Latin American country. The popular Democratic U.S. congresswoman also noted that Trump and the authoritarian former Venezuelan president, […]
Erica Sinclair’s ending in ‘Stranger Things’ is par for the course for Black characters
With “Stranger Things,” there is a clear before and after: B.E. and A.E.—before Erica and after Erica. Erica Sinclair arrived in season two and instantly stole the show. As Lucas’s wisecracking, no-nonsense little sister, she was quickly crowned one of the most iconic little sisters in television history. Played expertly by Priah Ferguson, Erica’s role […]
Mary J. Blige extends film deal with Lifetime, preps new movie with Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer
After the success of her first slate of Lifetime films, Mary J. Blige is taking her partnership with the television company to the next level. According to multiple outlets, including Deadline, the multi-time Academy Award-nominee and Grammy Award winner is extending her film deal with Lifetime to include three new original movies, all based on […]
Paris Jackson opens up about the ‘very, very, very hard’ reality of battling addiction and mental health issues
As everyone continues to do their New Year’s reflections, Paris Jackson offered a sobering glimpse into the reality of battling an addiction and fighting to be sober. On Jan. 7, Paris Jackson will be celebrating 7 years of sobriety. While the 27-year-old is honoring that accomplishment, she also shared a candid post with her Instagram […]
Stephanie Okechukwu is poised to be the tallest woman in the history of college basketball
If Stephanie Okechukwu is officially cleared to play this season, she will make history as the tallest player ever in women’s collegiate basketball — and she’s arriving with both presence and promise. Last week, the undefeated Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock, Texas, welcomed the 7-foot-1 center from Umunneochi, Nigeria, marking a major moment for […]
‘Oh this is really forever’: Coco Jones reflects on signing her ‘biggest contract ever…marriage’
Coco Jones is getting ready to sign the ‘biggest contract’ ever…marriage. Last year, the “ICU” singer was a proud member of the cohort of Black women who were loved out loud, as she celebrated her engagement to her NBA star, Donovan Mitchell. As Jones reflected on the “indescribable” romance of her proposal, the singer and […]