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The United States Postal Service has unveiled that its new Black Heritage stamp will be of Phillis Wheatley, who is believed to be the first African American author to publish a book of poetry. Wheatley will mark the 49th Black Heritage stamp in its series, which has also featured Booker
A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. William D. DeFoor, 26, is facing federal charges for allegedly damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against property in a restricted area and assaulting, resisting
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Violent crime in New Orleans declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, police officials announced Monday as National Guard troops begin patrolling the city on President Donald Trump’s orders. The crime figures were released less than a week after armed troops arrived in New Orleans, becoming the latest
Is the youngest member of the James family a budding stylist? LeBron James pulled up to Sunday’s game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies decked out in a Better Gift Shop x #Roots x Motown Records 60th anniversary jacket, a cream colored beanie, blue denim jeans and a pair of Nike sneakers.
Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy award-winning gospel singer and pastor, is at the center of an explosive lawsuit filed by a man who says McClurkin abused him for years and once apologized for his actions and claiming that he was a “dirty ‘old man’” via email in 2013. The lawsuit, filed
Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Maday, have been open and transparent about the various ups and downs in their marriage. During an appearance on Nick Cannon’s “We Playin Spades” podcast, the two made another surprising revelation: who sticks to moisturizing more than the other. During a segment about what confession
Part of the allure of the 90s sitcom “Martin” was watching comedian Martin Lawrence and actress Tichina Arnold, who played Pam, roast each other. Their sparring became a core part of the show, which aired from 1992 to 1997; however, not every viewer appreciated the interactions. In August 2025, songstress
One of Michael B. Jordan’s most memorable roles also happened to have the most profound effect on him. During an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” on Sunday (Jan. 4), the 38-year-old reflected on his career and, in particular, the role of Erik Killmonger in Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther.” Nearly a
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer shots for children in the United States amid a surge of pediatric flu deaths. The decision was announced on Monday by HHS’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which was installed with a new group
This year, the National Urban League is expanding its mission of supporting African American and underserved communities to include a new history preservation arm. Recently, the organization’s president and CEO, Marc Morial, announced plans to launch the “Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem.” Housed within the National Urban League’s newly
The United States Postal Service has unveiled that its new Black Heritage stamp will be of Phillis Wheatley, who is believed to be the first African American author to publish a book of poetry. Wheatley will mark the 49th Black Heritage stamp in its series, which has also featured Booker
A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. William D. DeFoor, 26, is facing federal charges for allegedly damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against property in a restricted area and assaulting, resisting
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Violent crime in New Orleans declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, police officials announced Monday as National Guard troops begin patrolling the city on President Donald Trump’s orders. The crime figures were released less than a week after armed troops arrived in New Orleans, becoming the latest
Is the youngest member of the James family a budding stylist? LeBron James pulled up to Sunday’s game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies decked out in a Better Gift Shop x #Roots x Motown Records 60th anniversary jacket, a cream colored beanie, blue denim jeans and a pair of Nike sneakers.
Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy award-winning gospel singer and pastor, is at the center of an explosive lawsuit filed by a man who says McClurkin abused him for years and once apologized for his actions and claiming that he was a “dirty ‘old man’” via email in 2013. The lawsuit, filed
Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Maday, have been open and transparent about the various ups and downs in their marriage. During an appearance on Nick Cannon’s “We Playin Spades” podcast, the two made another surprising revelation: who sticks to moisturizing more than the other. During a segment about what confession
Part of the allure of the 90s sitcom “Martin” was watching comedian Martin Lawrence and actress Tichina Arnold, who played Pam, roast each other. Their sparring became a core part of the show, which aired from 1992 to 1997; however, not every viewer appreciated the interactions. In August 2025, songstress
One of Michael B. Jordan’s most memorable roles also happened to have the most profound effect on him. During an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” on Sunday (Jan. 4), the 38-year-old reflected on his career and, in particular, the role of Erik Killmonger in Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther.” Nearly a
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer shots for children in the United States amid a surge of pediatric flu deaths. The decision was announced on Monday by HHS’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which was installed with a new group
This year, the National Urban League is expanding its mission of supporting African American and underserved communities to include a new history preservation arm. Recently, the organization’s president and CEO, Marc Morial, announced plans to launch the “Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem.” Housed within the National Urban League’s newly