Usher to give back via new internship ahead of massive Chris Brown stadium tour
Usher is already setting course for one of the biggest R&B tours in recent memory, but the “Confessions” star is making sure one individual can get an opportunity of a lifetime. His non-profit organization, Usher’s New Look (UNL), has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Detroit to introduce the Entertainment Industry Club: […]
Family mourning after 17-year-old son stabbed to death outside home weeks before graduation
A Prince George’s County teen has died, and his family is searching for not only answers, but also the individual or individuals who may have played a role in the teen’s death. 17-year-old Amari Clarke, a senior at Suitland High School in Maryland, was stabbed to death outside of his home on Friday (May 8). […]
Dystany Spurlock just made NASCAR history; Black women are finally getting their moment on the track
When Dystany Spurlock climbed behind the wheel at Watkins Glen this week, she wasn’t just racing for herself. She was driving straight into history. The 34-year-old Richmond, Virginia native officially became the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s top three national series after making her NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on May […]
Here’s how a Black woman engineer turned a childhood Double Dutch dream into a real invention
Certain sounds instantly transport Black folks back to childhood. The slap of beaded ropes against pavement, the chants echoing through neighborhood parks, somebody yelling “ready?” before another jumps into the middle transports you to a specific time and place, doesn’t it? For many Black girls, Double Dutch wasn’t just a game. It was the foundation […]
‘He’s one of them’: Van Lathan calls out Stephen A. Smith days after ESPN commentator cited old speech calling for Black people to vote Republican for one election
As Stephen A. Smith continues to wade into political waters, others will gauge his statements with a keen eye. One of those individuals is Van Lathan. The Ringer podcast host and occasional CNN contributor has been vocal about the ESPN pundit’s various comments about Donald Trump, Jasmine Crockett and others. When asked on a recent […]
Nick Cannon’s business accountant accused of embezzling $2 million, reportedly leaves US
Nick Cannon’s former business accountant was indicted on several criminal charges, including tax evasion and wire fraud, after reportedly stealing millions of dollars from the “Wild N’ Out” creator. Sources familiar with the matter told TMZ that Frank Musoke, a former account manager at a high-end Beverly Hills management and tax firm, had been quietly […]
Joy Frazier built a luxury handbag line designed for the woman still finding her way
Joy Frazier spent years in boardrooms as a financial director, where she was often the only Black woman at the table, learning quickly that perception can shift the moment she speaks. Over time, she became more interested in what could speak for her before she ever said a word. “If you have a different opinion, […]
Should we be worried about this hantavirus? Here’s what Black health experts are saying
After hantavirus was detected on a cruise ship sailing the South Atlantic from Argentina toward West Africa last month, resulting in at least three deaths and prompting health organizations to track down more than 100 passengers who may have been exposed, panic has begun to spread online. Amid the reactions, memes, concern, and growing anxiety, […]
Jennifer Hudson moved to tears after son’s emotional Mother’s Day surprise: ‘I know it’s special to you’
Jennifer Hudson is known for surprises on her show. On Thursday, she got one of her biggest surprises just in time for Mother’s Day. While sitting back on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the EGOT winner was informed by her crew that they had something to gift her. That gift came from her son, David, whose […]
Rihanna’s latest ink is inspired by her children as her best Met Gala moment happened off the carpet
When it comes to tattoos, Rihanna might be one of the most influential people on the planet. Whether it’s her tiny gun tattoo on her right side or her iconic Isis sternum tattoo in tribute to her grandmother, the singer and beauty mogul has ensured each piece of art on her body has a bit […]