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Megan Thee Stallion to open her own Popeyes store

Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé: Popeyes franchise owner. This week, the Houston native shared a first look at her upcoming location on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video from the construction site. “MY VERY OWN @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just

Rev. Dr. Barber Arrested For Bringing The Word Of God Into The Capitol Rotunda

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 30, 2025 The activist pastor has been a long-time advocate for progressive causes that help the poor, women, and children. Reverend William Barber, known for the “Poor People’s Campaign,” and more recently, his “Moral Monday” Progressive movement, has been arrested while praying inside the Capitol. Rev.

Over 2,000 Confederate Symbols Remain Standing Nationwide

by Mitti Hicks April 30, 2025 Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are Confederate monuments There are more than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing in public spaces nationwide, according to a new report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are

Black Basketball Players Were Drafted To The NBA 75 Years Ago

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd played during the 1950-51 season The NBA has recently celebrated and acknowledged the 75th anniversary of the first three Black players to take the court for the league. According to Andscape, during the 1950-51

Clarence O. Smith, ESSENCE Co-Founder Dies At 92

by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Clarence O. Smith leaves behind a legacy of greatness. Clarence O. Smith, visionary co-founder of ESSENCE magazine and a pioneering force in Black media and marketing, died April 21 at 92. Smith’s legacy reshaped the landscape of publishing, advertising, and representation for Black Americans.

Megan Thee Stallion to open her own Popeyes store

Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé: Popeyes franchise owner. This week, the Houston native shared a first look at her upcoming location on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video from the construction site. “MY VERY OWN @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just

Rev. Dr. Barber Arrested For Bringing The Word Of God Into The Capitol Rotunda

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 30, 2025 The activist pastor has been a long-time advocate for progressive causes that help the poor, women, and children. Reverend William Barber, known for the “Poor People’s Campaign,” and more recently, his “Moral Monday” Progressive movement, has been arrested while praying inside the Capitol. Rev.

Over 2,000 Confederate Symbols Remain Standing Nationwide

by Mitti Hicks April 30, 2025 Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are Confederate monuments There are more than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing in public spaces nationwide, according to a new report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are

Black Basketball Players Were Drafted To The NBA 75 Years Ago

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd played during the 1950-51 season The NBA has recently celebrated and acknowledged the 75th anniversary of the first three Black players to take the court for the league. According to Andscape, during the 1950-51

Clarence O. Smith, ESSENCE Co-Founder Dies At 92

by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Clarence O. Smith leaves behind a legacy of greatness. Clarence O. Smith, visionary co-founder of ESSENCE magazine and a pioneering force in Black media and marketing, died April 21 at 92. Smith’s legacy reshaped the landscape of publishing, advertising, and representation for Black Americans.