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CDC Drops Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation For All Newborns

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 17, 2025 The CDC has ended its decades-long policy recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted controversial guidance from its advisory panel, ending a decades-long policy that recommended the Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. On

Lizzo Speaks Out After Lawsuit Over ‘Fat-Shaming’ Claims Dismissed By Judge

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 17, 2025 While a judge has axed the fat shaming claims, the allegations of false imprisonment and sexual harassment remain. Lizzo spoke out after a judge dismissed the “fat-shaming” claims made by her ex-dancers in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit made headlines when it was filed

10 Black Movies To Cozy Up To For the Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 17, 2025 Which is your favorite? As the holiday season nears and planning for all the festivities gets underway, remember that nothing beats watching films that focus on Black joy, family, love and tradition. When the busy hours of the holiday start to wind down, cozy

‘The Breakfast Club’ is headed to Netflix under a new deal inked with iHeartMedia

Charlamagne Tha God is heading to Netflix. This week, the streaming giant announced it has signed an exclusive video podcast deal with iHeartMedia, bringing a slate of popular video podcasts to the platform, including the long-running morning talk show “The Breakfast Club,” according to Deadline. The agreement covers 15 podcasts

Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist are now engaged

Young Thug is a fiancé.  During his “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends – A Benefit Concert” at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 34-year-old Grammy-winning rapper surprised fans by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Mariah The Scientist, 28, in the middle of his

CDC Drops Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation For All Newborns

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 17, 2025 The CDC has ended its decades-long policy recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted controversial guidance from its advisory panel, ending a decades-long policy that recommended the Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. On

Lizzo Speaks Out After Lawsuit Over ‘Fat-Shaming’ Claims Dismissed By Judge

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 17, 2025 While a judge has axed the fat shaming claims, the allegations of false imprisonment and sexual harassment remain. Lizzo spoke out after a judge dismissed the “fat-shaming” claims made by her ex-dancers in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit made headlines when it was filed

10 Black Movies To Cozy Up To For the Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 17, 2025 Which is your favorite? As the holiday season nears and planning for all the festivities gets underway, remember that nothing beats watching films that focus on Black joy, family, love and tradition. When the busy hours of the holiday start to wind down, cozy

‘The Breakfast Club’ is headed to Netflix under a new deal inked with iHeartMedia

Charlamagne Tha God is heading to Netflix. This week, the streaming giant announced it has signed an exclusive video podcast deal with iHeartMedia, bringing a slate of popular video podcasts to the platform, including the long-running morning talk show “The Breakfast Club,” according to Deadline. The agreement covers 15 podcasts

Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist are now engaged

Young Thug is a fiancé.  During his “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends – A Benefit Concert” at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 34-year-old Grammy-winning rapper surprised fans by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Mariah The Scientist, 28, in the middle of his