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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The James Jones Gymnastics Academy has dedicated itself to mainly training Black boys since its inception. A Black-owned gymnastics program’s future is in limbo despite its lofty mission to teach Black boys. The James Jones Gymnastics Academy, founded and operated by its namesake, may
by Ahsan Washington July 29, 2025 Let ‘em cook From home-cooked meals to gourmet creations, these Black cooks and culinary artists are causing a stir on social media. They are guilty of tantalizing taste buds across their Instagram platforms, where they showcase their talents to food enthusiasts and those seeking
After his donation once helped save his dear friend and colleague, weatherman Al Roker, Craig Melvin can’t help but stress the importance of donating blood. On Monday, July 28, the 46-year-old anchor rolled up his sleeve with a few volunteers and donated blood live on air during the “Today” show’s
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The news comes shortly after Sanders revealed he had his bladder removed due to a cancer diagnosis. In a timely announcement, Depend adult underwear has revealed its partnership with Deion Sanders following the Colorado football coach’s bladder removal. According to USA Today, the brand
by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 29, 2025 13-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested at the airport on felony check fraud charges. NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. has found himself behind bars after being arrested on out-of-state check fraud charges in Broward County, Florida. Morris, who last played with the
If you were to type “price of being Black in suburbia” in the search bar of TikTok, videos upon videos depicting throwback digital camera shots of Black preteens and teens — braces-clad, smiling awkwardly, smashed between several white kids either in sport photos, before prom pics, yearbooks, or early aughts
Chris Paul walked into an empty Intuit Dome on Monday, looked up at the massive halo board and saw his name. His No. 3 jersey hung in the home locker room. Both things confirmed that Paul was back where he’d wanted to be for a long time, with the Los Angeles Clippers. He
by Sharelle B. McNair July 29, 2025 The rancher took the time to give some advice on what foodies can look for the next time they go to a steakhouse. A cattle rancher from Oklahoma opened the eyes of foodies everywhere after exposing a restaurant for allegedly selling “fake steak,”
The “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” the leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert Tuesday, predicting “widespread death” without immediate action. The alert, still short of a formal famine declaration, follows an outcry over images of emaciated children in Gaza and reports of
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator. Investigators believe Shane Tamura of Las Vegas was trying to get to the NFL offices after shooting
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The James Jones Gymnastics Academy has dedicated itself to mainly training Black boys since its inception. A Black-owned gymnastics program’s future is in limbo despite its lofty mission to teach Black boys. The James Jones Gymnastics Academy, founded and operated by its namesake, may
by Ahsan Washington July 29, 2025 Let ‘em cook From home-cooked meals to gourmet creations, these Black cooks and culinary artists are causing a stir on social media. They are guilty of tantalizing taste buds across their Instagram platforms, where they showcase their talents to food enthusiasts and those seeking
After his donation once helped save his dear friend and colleague, weatherman Al Roker, Craig Melvin can’t help but stress the importance of donating blood. On Monday, July 28, the 46-year-old anchor rolled up his sleeve with a few volunteers and donated blood live on air during the “Today” show’s
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 29, 2025 The news comes shortly after Sanders revealed he had his bladder removed due to a cancer diagnosis. In a timely announcement, Depend adult underwear has revealed its partnership with Deion Sanders following the Colorado football coach’s bladder removal. According to USA Today, the brand
by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 29, 2025 13-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested at the airport on felony check fraud charges. NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. has found himself behind bars after being arrested on out-of-state check fraud charges in Broward County, Florida. Morris, who last played with the
If you were to type “price of being Black in suburbia” in the search bar of TikTok, videos upon videos depicting throwback digital camera shots of Black preteens and teens — braces-clad, smiling awkwardly, smashed between several white kids either in sport photos, before prom pics, yearbooks, or early aughts
Chris Paul walked into an empty Intuit Dome on Monday, looked up at the massive halo board and saw his name. His No. 3 jersey hung in the home locker room. Both things confirmed that Paul was back where he’d wanted to be for a long time, with the Los Angeles Clippers. He
by Sharelle B. McNair July 29, 2025 The rancher took the time to give some advice on what foodies can look for the next time they go to a steakhouse. A cattle rancher from Oklahoma opened the eyes of foodies everywhere after exposing a restaurant for allegedly selling “fake steak,”
The “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” the leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert Tuesday, predicting “widespread death” without immediate action. The alert, still short of a formal famine declaration, follows an outcry over images of emaciated children in Gaza and reports of
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator. Investigators believe Shane Tamura of Las Vegas was trying to get to the NFL offices after shooting