NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Jeffrey Banks spent years co-authoring seven books on fashion before finally deciding it was time to share his own story. The menswear designer recounts more than 50 years in fashion, from working for Ralph Lauren to launching his own label, in his new memoir “Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion

Singer Mario found himself the victim of an unwanted action earlier this month. The Baltimore native was in Detroit performing at Masonic Jack White Theatre on Nov. 22, and during a rendition of his hit single “Crying Out For Me,” a female fan, wearing a diamond ring, slid her hand

Alexa queue, Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls).”  2025 has been a notable year for Black women, as they continue to pave a way for future generations to see what’s possible. Among the many Black women who celebrated becoming the first to do something was Florida A&M University senior theater major,

T-Pain had to get some things off his chest. During a sitdown with Shannon Sharpe for Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, the former Masked Singer winner and one of the more popular singers of his generation outlined why he is not entirely here for people faking camaraderie with him, particularly

Think your Thanksgiving cooking might be a little last-minute? Before you attempt to head out to the store on Thanksgiving Day because you procrastinated, know that most national retailers will be closed on Thursday (Nov. 27) and will reopen for Black Friday shopping on Nov. 28, with plenty of deals

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Guard members were hospitalized in critical condition. Bowser said they were victims

by Ahsan Washington November 26, 2025 Black-owned seasonings brands bring both flavor and meaning to holiday dishes. Holiday cooking vibes continue as families gather in their kitchens to prepare traditional and non-traditional holiday meals, which require equal attention to both flavor and food preparation. Black-owned seasoning brands are transformational in

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 26, 2025 The funeral home has recently had its business license revoked as well. A Houston funeral home is under investigation after multiple people accused it of identity theft. Police also state that the place of business had its license revoked recently. According to

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones is seeking to become Alabama’s next governor, and he’ll likely need the support of Black women to do it. Jones announced his campaign for governor on Monday, setting up a potential rematch against U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is seeking the Republican nomination. Tuberville defeated

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son said Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said. In 2013, Jackson, who now receives round-the-clock care