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Financing Groceries: More Shoppers Are Buying Now And Paying Later For Food

by Stacy Jackson June 5, 2025 Some consumers view the increased demand for “buy now, pay later” loans as a signal that financial stress is rising among Americans. The current state of the economy is in question as shoppers have resorted to financing their groceries through “buy now, pay later”

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Sues For Arrest At Immigration Detention Center

by Jeroslyn JoVonn June 5, 2025 Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit over his arrest at a federal immigration detention center. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump ally, interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, following his arrest at a federal immigration detention center last

Stephen A. Smith Lands SiriusXM Deal

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 5, 2025 The sports personality will start in September and the show will be aired on Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82) Stephen A. Smith has signed a deal with satellite radio network SiriusXM. Smith shared the news while appearing on The Howard Stern

Jasmine Crockett Sets Eye On House Oversight Committee Leadership Position

by Sharelle B. McNair June 5, 2025 The House Oversight Committee is known for holding the executive branch of the federal government – and President Donald Trump – accountable. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) wants to take her position on the U.S. House Oversight Committee to the next level as a

FAMU President-Elect Marva Johnson Reportedly Offered $650K Salary

by Stacy Jackson June 5, 2025 Johnson’s proposed base salary is nearly $200,000 more than previous FAMU president Larry Robinson. Marva Johnson is set to serve as the next president at Florida A&M and the HBCU is reportedly offering her a higher salary compared to previous leaders there—though it’s shy

Long-running Young Thug gang trial to end without any murder convictions

Three years after Atlanta rapper Young Thug and 27 others were indicted on gang and racketeering charges, followed by a long, problem-plagued trial, nobody will be convicted of murder. When Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced the indictment in May 2022, she said her office was cracking down on a violent

Pinky Cole Names Tech Tycoon Lauren Maillian President Of Slutty Vegan

by Janee Bolden June 5, 2025 A game-changing move for Black women in business Slutty Vegan Founder and CEO Pinky Cole is starting a new chapter—and she’s not turning the page alone. In a move that signals bold intentions and even bolder execution, Cole has appointed Lauren Maillian as president of the

13 on trial for racist incident that targeted French pop star Aya Nakamura

Thirteen individuals connected to a racist incident that targeted the French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura after she was announced as a performer for the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony went to court in Paris, France, on Wednesday.  The thirteen involved, who have ties to the French extreme far-right group Les