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Sammie has seen plenty of highs and lows in his career, but none more heartbreaking than watching his mother struggle with mental illness. The singer stopped by Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast and for the first time, spoke publicly about his mother, Angila Baxter, and an incident in 2023 that
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have blocked the county coroner’s office from releasing details about the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd, the medical examiner’s office said Monday. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead on
Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which claimed the lives of 300 people and seared an ugly memory for generations of Black Oklahomans and Black America, has passed away at the age of 111. Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols confirmed Fletcher’s passing, saying Fletcher “endured more
Days after announcing she and husband Todd Tucker were getting a divorce, Kandi Burruss got open and honest about her feelings regarding the situation and despite having no regrets, there’s still some grief there. During a fireside chat for Amazon on Monday (Nov. 24), the multi-hyphenate read fan comments who
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared a theory about airline travelers and their attire at U.S. airports, suggesting that if they dressed more professionally, they would behave more appropriately in the skies. During a news conference on Monday discussing the upcoming travel ahead of Thanksgiving, Secretary Duffy urged American travelers to
For Black women, hair appointments are sacred. They’re supposed to be therapeutic, transformative, and, at the bare minimum, drama-free. But for one Birmingham woman, what should’ve been a routine braiding session became a full-on nightmare. In a now viral video, Jessica Odom shared her experience getting her hair done at
by Mary Spiller November 24, 2025 As the institution approaches its 150th anniversary, Stillman joins a select group of HBCUs receiving rare financial support to modernize infrastructure, stabilize long-term planning, and preserve its historic legacy. Stillman College will mark its 150th year with a significant investment in its future after
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 24, 2025 The machine provides access to fresh, local foods whenever residents need it. New Yorkers in need of nourishment can stop by this neighborhood vending machine for fresh, free grocery items. The free vending machine, with its first location installed in The Bronx, supplies local
by Mary Spiller November 24, 2025 An Army gynecologist stationed at Fort Hood has been suspended amid allegations that he secretly filmed dozens of female patients’ intimate exams — sparking what may be one of the largest misconduct scandals in U.S. military history. An Army major and gynecologist at Fort
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 24, 2025 Rookie quarterback emerges victorious in 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders It may have taken longer than most people anticipated. Still, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start, and his Hall of Fame father and former college
Sammie has seen plenty of highs and lows in his career, but none more heartbreaking than watching his mother struggle with mental illness. The singer stopped by Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast and for the first time, spoke publicly about his mother, Angila Baxter, and an incident in 2023 that
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have blocked the county coroner’s office from releasing details about the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd, the medical examiner’s office said Monday. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead on
Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which claimed the lives of 300 people and seared an ugly memory for generations of Black Oklahomans and Black America, has passed away at the age of 111. Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols confirmed Fletcher’s passing, saying Fletcher “endured more
Days after announcing she and husband Todd Tucker were getting a divorce, Kandi Burruss got open and honest about her feelings regarding the situation and despite having no regrets, there’s still some grief there. During a fireside chat for Amazon on Monday (Nov. 24), the multi-hyphenate read fan comments who
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared a theory about airline travelers and their attire at U.S. airports, suggesting that if they dressed more professionally, they would behave more appropriately in the skies. During a news conference on Monday discussing the upcoming travel ahead of Thanksgiving, Secretary Duffy urged American travelers to
For Black women, hair appointments are sacred. They’re supposed to be therapeutic, transformative, and, at the bare minimum, drama-free. But for one Birmingham woman, what should’ve been a routine braiding session became a full-on nightmare. In a now viral video, Jessica Odom shared her experience getting her hair done at
by Mary Spiller November 24, 2025 As the institution approaches its 150th anniversary, Stillman joins a select group of HBCUs receiving rare financial support to modernize infrastructure, stabilize long-term planning, and preserve its historic legacy. Stillman College will mark its 150th year with a significant investment in its future after
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 24, 2025 The machine provides access to fresh, local foods whenever residents need it. New Yorkers in need of nourishment can stop by this neighborhood vending machine for fresh, free grocery items. The free vending machine, with its first location installed in The Bronx, supplies local
by Mary Spiller November 24, 2025 An Army gynecologist stationed at Fort Hood has been suspended amid allegations that he secretly filmed dozens of female patients’ intimate exams — sparking what may be one of the largest misconduct scandals in U.S. military history. An Army major and gynecologist at Fort
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 24, 2025 Rookie quarterback emerges victorious in 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders It may have taken longer than most people anticipated. Still, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start, and his Hall of Fame father and former college