South Carolina State disinvites Lt. Gov. Evette to speak at commencement after students say it ‘felt like a slap in the face’
After nearly 24 hours of student protests, South Carolina State University officials have decided to rescind their invitation to Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to speak at the 2026 commencement on May 8. “Out of an abundance of caution for safety and with careful consideration, the university has decided to move in a different direction for […]
‘You have options’: What Dr. Pierre Johnson hopes Black women know after 27-lbs fibroid surgery
By the time Brionna Johnson, an expectant mother in Chicago, understood what was happening inside her body, the intervention plan was clear. A 27-pound cluster of fibroids had grown alongside her pregnancy, and doctor after doctor told her that at 17 weeks pregnant, there was no safe path forward but to remove the fibroids, end […]
Gabrielle Union on why it took 34 years to heal from sexual trauma — and how society stands in the way
After navigating life through the lens of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for nearly 34 years, Gabrielle Union can be present now. However, before she began therapy specifically for PTSD in October through Nema Health, the 53-year-old actress could not even enjoy a sunny afternoon in the backyard with her daughter. Before long, her mind would […]
Six years after dehibiliating stroke, Sinbad announces his return to comedy
You can’t keep Sinbad from doing what he loves. The comedian, who has battled health issues ever since his stroke in 2020, made a public announcement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, confirming that he was “getting his feet wet” and getting back on stage. “I can’t walk!” Sinbad said, referring to people who continually […]