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During an emotional interview on “The Portia Show,” Joh’Vonnie Jackson reflected on her childhood as the daughter of the late Joe Jackson and a woman who was not his wife, Katherine Jackson. Joh’Vonnie said she struggled with the label “bastard child,” a term she was called growing up. Rather than
(Photo: David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons) by Selena Hill September 24, 2026 The legendary rap duo accuse the Oakland artist of using a stage name that could confuse fans OutKast is taking a dispute over its iconic name to federal court. High Schoolers LLC, the company that controls trademark rights associated with
Morehouse College officially opened its Morehouse Multimedia Center on Wednesday, September 23. The initiative, supported by Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand, is creating a new space where students can develop practical skills in journalism, sports media, and emerging digital technologies, according to CBS News. The center includes a modular
A federal lawsuit challenging one of the country’s largest AI-powered hiring platforms is raising a question that could reshape the future of employment discrimination: When artificial intelligence screens out qualified job candidates, who should be held responsible? The case centers on Derek Mobley, a Black man over 40 with disabilities
Ancestry has made nearly 4 million enslavement records searchable for free, giving descendants across the African diaspora another way to trace family connections and recover ancestors’ names. The release expands access to historical documents that can help families work through gaps left by slavery. The company announced the collection Sept.
(Photos: GlobalStock/Getty Images) by Sidnee Michelle September 24, 2026 Applications for the academy’s inaugural 2027-28 school year are scheduled to open Oct. 28. C.R. Neal Academy is preparing to make history in South Carolina as the nation’s first public charter school authorized by a historically Black college or university, with
As Will Smith approaches his 58th birthday on Friday, his daughter, Willow Smith, is sticking up for him, insisting he wouldn’t let certain films and roles get the best of him mentally. The model and singer was a guest on Kid Cudi’s “Big Bro” podcast recently. While the topic of
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith did not appreciate being approached in the halls of Congress to be asked about therecent grand jury decision in the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. In a video posted online, the Mississippi U.S. senator is seen repeatedly refusing to answer questions from a reporter
Kennedy Ryan‘s Skyland series is already getting a series on Peacock beginning with “Before I Let Go.” Now, the books in her sports romance series have landed a deal at Netflix. According to Deadline, the popular streamer won an intense bidding war for the project, which consists of three of
The humid, muggy long days of summer are getting shorter. The leaves are falling and turning brown by the time they hit the ground. Depending on where you are, there’s even just the slightest nip to the air, inviting a hoodie, a cozy sweatshirt, or even a little jean jacket.
During an emotional interview on “The Portia Show,” Joh’Vonnie Jackson reflected on her childhood as the daughter of the late Joe Jackson and a woman who was not his wife, Katherine Jackson. Joh’Vonnie said she struggled with the label “bastard child,” a term she was called growing up. Rather than
(Photo: David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons) by Selena Hill September 24, 2026 The legendary rap duo accuse the Oakland artist of using a stage name that could confuse fans OutKast is taking a dispute over its iconic name to federal court. High Schoolers LLC, the company that controls trademark rights associated with
Morehouse College officially opened its Morehouse Multimedia Center on Wednesday, September 23. The initiative, supported by Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand, is creating a new space where students can develop practical skills in journalism, sports media, and emerging digital technologies, according to CBS News. The center includes a modular
A federal lawsuit challenging one of the country’s largest AI-powered hiring platforms is raising a question that could reshape the future of employment discrimination: When artificial intelligence screens out qualified job candidates, who should be held responsible? The case centers on Derek Mobley, a Black man over 40 with disabilities
Ancestry has made nearly 4 million enslavement records searchable for free, giving descendants across the African diaspora another way to trace family connections and recover ancestors’ names. The release expands access to historical documents that can help families work through gaps left by slavery. The company announced the collection Sept.
(Photos: GlobalStock/Getty Images) by Sidnee Michelle September 24, 2026 Applications for the academy’s inaugural 2027-28 school year are scheduled to open Oct. 28. C.R. Neal Academy is preparing to make history in South Carolina as the nation’s first public charter school authorized by a historically Black college or university, with
As Will Smith approaches his 58th birthday on Friday, his daughter, Willow Smith, is sticking up for him, insisting he wouldn’t let certain films and roles get the best of him mentally. The model and singer was a guest on Kid Cudi’s “Big Bro” podcast recently. While the topic of
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith did not appreciate being approached in the halls of Congress to be asked about therecent grand jury decision in the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. In a video posted online, the Mississippi U.S. senator is seen repeatedly refusing to answer questions from a reporter
Kennedy Ryan‘s Skyland series is already getting a series on Peacock beginning with “Before I Let Go.” Now, the books in her sports romance series have landed a deal at Netflix. According to Deadline, the popular streamer won an intense bidding war for the project, which consists of three of
The humid, muggy long days of summer are getting shorter. The leaves are falling and turning brown by the time they hit the ground. Depending on where you are, there’s even just the slightest nip to the air, inviting a hoodie, a cozy sweatshirt, or even a little jean jacket.