by Sharelle B. McNair June 17, 2025 Clients labeled her as “personable, energetic, and innovative” and a “blessing.” The family of Traci Powell, owner and broker of Philadelphia’s Realty One Group Purpose, announced the business owner passed away at the age of 44 on May 22, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. 

When it comes to navigating mental health, many in the Black community are often met with one directive: pray about it. And while gospel artist Kirk Franklin deeply values faith, he’s also urging people, especially Black men, to seek the mental health support they deserve..  “I’M A BLACK MAN THAT

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 17, 2025 Kids can come to the Staten Island deli to reap the benefits of their hard work with free snacks. A neighborhood deli owner in Staten Island is inspiring kids to keep up the good work in school with his own reward system. Wail “Wally”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 17, 2025 BEM will open up this fall and only feature Black-authored works with heavy food themes. Two sisters will soon open a bookstore cafe in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood. Their main dish? A collection of food books that highlights the Black Diaspora’s culinary style. As they

The jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial got a glimpse Monday at some of the “freak-off” sex marathons at the heart of the case, with prosecutors showing excerpts of explicit videos that the hip-hop mogul recorded during the drug-fueled sessions. Prosecutors played portions of three sex videos recovered from

LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar plans to return for his 23rd NBA season, which would make him the first player in

Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Canceled federal grants and businesses moving away from so-called brand activism have hit the bottom line of parades and other events heading into Thursday’s federal holiday,

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 17, 2025 The album, featuring Ghostface Killah was released 30 years ago As the Staten Island/Brooklyn collective Wu-Tang Clan is on the road for its last tour, two of its members, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, have released the trailer for one of the group’s

by Sharelle B. McNair June 17, 2025 Sibahle Mbasana described said her children and school administrators feel “powerless.” Violence and growing gang activity are prompting Black parents in the city of Cape Town, South Africa, to make the difficult decision of sending their children to “white-only” schools out of fear,

by Kandiss Edwards June 16, 2025 The Harlem Haberdashery’s 2025 Opulence Gala will take place June 28. All proceeds will benefit the #TakeCareofHarlem campaign. A night of grandeur is coming to Harlem. The self-proclaimed “First Fashion Family” presents “Harlem Haberdashery’s 2025 Opulence Gala: An Evening of Elegance and Excellence” on