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Donnie McClurkin has broken his silence after an explosive lawsuit filed against him last week accused him of coercion and sexual assault. After denying the allegations through his attorney, the 66-year-old Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor took to Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to address the mounting controversy — and
When Jill Scott made her acting debut in 2007 as Sheila in “Why Did I Get Married?”, she likely couldn’t have predicted how deeply the character would imprint itself on Black cultural memory. Nearly a decade later, Sheila still lives on in group chats, social media jokes, and knowing references
Yvette Lyles thought of the modest brick ranch home as a Christmas present for her family. It was close to a state park where she and her kids could picnic, fish and enjoy the outdoors. A place to make memories. But she soon learned her southern Illinois community had a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 Having the right accountant during tax season helps Having the right accountant during tax season helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers navigate the challenges and pitfalls of filing annual income taxes. Black-owned accounting firms are helping businesses maintain tax compliance while protecting income
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Two people were wounded during a traffic stop involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, prompting criticism from city and state leaders and renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement. Two people were shot and wounded January 8 in Portland, during an encounter involving a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 The CPT programs enable individuals to work as entrepreneurs Entering the fitness industry no longer requires physical travel to the traditional educational setting or classrooms. The rise of digital learning has created accessible online personal-training certification programs, which serve as popular entry points into
“Stop trying to do more. Do less, and do it better.” That might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect from a wildly successful business coach who helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses. But you don’t hire Amy Porterfield to help you throw spaghetti against a wall and figure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo labeled the application as “another step toward turning ChatGPT into a personal super-assistant that can support you with information and tools to achieve your goals across any part of your life.” Since millions of people already ask
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is not giving up his fight for his freedom. After the music mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges and was sentenced to a little over four years (50 months) in prison, Combs and his legal team have made multiple attempts to overturn the court’s verdict and
Donnie McClurkin has broken his silence after an explosive lawsuit filed against him last week accused him of coercion and sexual assault. After denying the allegations through his attorney, the 66-year-old Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor took to Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to address the mounting controversy — and
When Jill Scott made her acting debut in 2007 as Sheila in “Why Did I Get Married?”, she likely couldn’t have predicted how deeply the character would imprint itself on Black cultural memory. Nearly a decade later, Sheila still lives on in group chats, social media jokes, and knowing references
Yvette Lyles thought of the modest brick ranch home as a Christmas present for her family. It was close to a state park where she and her kids could picnic, fish and enjoy the outdoors. A place to make memories. But she soon learned her southern Illinois community had a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 Having the right accountant during tax season helps Having the right accountant during tax season helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers navigate the challenges and pitfalls of filing annual income taxes. Black-owned accounting firms are helping businesses maintain tax compliance while protecting income
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Two people were wounded during a traffic stop involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, prompting criticism from city and state leaders and renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement. Two people were shot and wounded January 8 in Portland, during an encounter involving a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 The CPT programs enable individuals to work as entrepreneurs Entering the fitness industry no longer requires physical travel to the traditional educational setting or classrooms. The rise of digital learning has created accessible online personal-training certification programs, which serve as popular entry points into
“Stop trying to do more. Do less, and do it better.” That might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect from a wildly successful business coach who helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses. But you don’t hire Amy Porterfield to help you throw spaghetti against a wall and figure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo labeled the application as “another step toward turning ChatGPT into a personal super-assistant that can support you with information and tools to achieve your goals across any part of your life.” Since millions of people already ask
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is not giving up his fight for his freedom. After the music mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges and was sentenced to a little over four years (50 months) in prison, Combs and his legal team have made multiple attempts to overturn the court’s verdict and