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by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Texas’s GOP-led House is looking to pass a bill that would protect police officers from deadly conduct charges in the line of duty. Texas lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would exempt police officers from deadly conduct charges when acting in the
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd played during the 1950-51 season The NBA has recently celebrated and acknowledged the 75th anniversary of the first three Black players to take the court for the league. According to Andscape, during the 1950-51
by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Clarence O. Smith leaves behind a legacy of greatness. Clarence O. Smith, visionary co-founder of ESSENCE magazine and a pioneering force in Black media and marketing, died April 21 at 92. Smith’s legacy reshaped the landscape of publishing, advertising, and representation for Black Americans.
As part of their big tax bill, Republicans in Congress are pumping billions of dollars into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation and border security plan with nearly 20,000 new officers, stark new $1,000 in fees on migrants seeking asylum and $46.5 billion for a long-sought border wall. Tuesday launched the first of back-to-back
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 A letter Malcolm X penned after being silenced for his remarks on JFK’s assassination sold at auction for over $10,000. Malcolm X’s historic, typed and hand-signed letter addressing the backlash he faced for his controversial remarks on JFK’s assassination, sold at an auction for
Amazon says it’s not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite a report that sparked speculation the e-commerce giant would soon show the new import charges, and the White House’s fiery comments denouncing the purported change. The Trump administration’s reaction appeared to be based on a
by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Misa Hylton is suing former friend Mary J. Blige for $5 million. Stylist Misa Hylton is suing longtime collaborator and former friend Mary J. Blige for $5 million. In the suit, Hylton alleges her former friend interfered with a business relationship and breached a
by Stacy Jackson April 30, 2025 The World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa said the ebola outbreak challenged Uganda’s health workers in new ways. Uganda has announced the official end to an Ebola outbreak that emerged in the country following a case detected three months ago in Kampala. “Good
Amid a second Trump presidency that has included unprecedented federal layoffs, a tariff war, and widespread attacks on DEI and immigrants, Michelle Obama has one fear. During a recent appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” with her brother Craig Robinson, the former first lady opened up
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Texas’s GOP-led House is looking to pass a bill that would protect police officers from deadly conduct charges in the line of duty. Texas lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would exempt police officers from deadly conduct charges when acting in the
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd played during the 1950-51 season The NBA has recently celebrated and acknowledged the 75th anniversary of the first three Black players to take the court for the league. According to Andscape, during the 1950-51
by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Clarence O. Smith leaves behind a legacy of greatness. Clarence O. Smith, visionary co-founder of ESSENCE magazine and a pioneering force in Black media and marketing, died April 21 at 92. Smith’s legacy reshaped the landscape of publishing, advertising, and representation for Black Americans.
As part of their big tax bill, Republicans in Congress are pumping billions of dollars into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation and border security plan with nearly 20,000 new officers, stark new $1,000 in fees on migrants seeking asylum and $46.5 billion for a long-sought border wall. Tuesday launched the first of back-to-back
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 A letter Malcolm X penned after being silenced for his remarks on JFK’s assassination sold at auction for over $10,000. Malcolm X’s historic, typed and hand-signed letter addressing the backlash he faced for his controversial remarks on JFK’s assassination, sold at an auction for
Amazon says it’s not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite a report that sparked speculation the e-commerce giant would soon show the new import charges, and the White House’s fiery comments denouncing the purported change. The Trump administration’s reaction appeared to be based on a
by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 Misa Hylton is suing former friend Mary J. Blige for $5 million. Stylist Misa Hylton is suing longtime collaborator and former friend Mary J. Blige for $5 million. In the suit, Hylton alleges her former friend interfered with a business relationship and breached a
by Stacy Jackson April 30, 2025 The World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa said the ebola outbreak challenged Uganda’s health workers in new ways. Uganda has announced the official end to an Ebola outbreak that emerged in the country following a case detected three months ago in Kampala. “Good
Amid a second Trump presidency that has included unprecedented federal layoffs, a tariff war, and widespread attacks on DEI and immigrants, Michelle Obama has one fear. During a recent appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” with her brother Craig Robinson, the former first lady opened up