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Though Juneteenth is now recognized across the country, many people don’t know the story behind the man partially responsible for it being a federal holiday. Though Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” brought national attention to the holiday through her advocacy — including 2.5-mile commemorative walks in the

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 18, 2025 The results of a blood test Sherman took the night of his arrest have just came back After being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in September 2024, former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman was officially charged with DUI on June

by Sharelle B. McNair June 18, 2025 Willis addressed taxpayers concerns, safety and crime Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had some choice words for an Atlanta reporter who criticized the YSL case and the lack of murder convictions, claiming the real focus should be on the decline in crime

Aaron Pierre is giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes. In a recent Instagram post, the “Mufasa” actor revealed that in September 2024, he suffered a tendon injury that completely detached the muscle from his bone and required him to have surgery.  “Prior to my tendon separating from the bone

by Kandiss Edwards June 18, 2025 Justice Jackson disclosed her hefty $2M payment Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s financial disclosures reveal a $2.1 million pay bump.  June 16, as a part of the high court’s yearly reporting, Justice Jackson’s financials were released. Through the release of her memoir, “Lovely One,”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 18, 2025 The school expects to have a completely revamped bookstore by summer 2026. Howard University is getting some major upgrades this school year. The HBCU has partnered with the largest campus retailer to revamp its bookstore while also lowering textbook costs for students. Follett Higher

A race between Olympic 100-meter champion Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill that was never formally announced but supposedly taking place this weekend was called off by Lyles for “personal reasons.” Lyles announced the cancellation Tuesday at Stagwell’s Sport Beach event in Cannes, France. His news was captured in a

Downtown Los Angeles businesses hoped customers would return quickly on Tuesday after Mayor Karen Bass lifted a curfew she had imposed last week to prevent vandalism and break-ins during nighttime protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The protests, which have been concentrated in a few blocks of downtown where federal and

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 18, 2025 The series is slated to debut in August on the STARZ network STARZ recently announced the launch date of Jermaine Dupri‘s docuseries, Magic City: An American Fantasy, which debuts Aug. 15, and released the trailer for the anticipated series. The five-part docuseries

by Keka Araújo June 18, 2025 Her journey highlights the profound impact one person can have when driven by principle and purpose. Tamika D. Mallory, a nationally recognized civil rights activist and seasoned community organizer, continues galvanizing justice movements. She recently published a deeply personal memoir that traces her evolution