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Wendy Williams’ new medical evaluation completed, guardian requests to extend guardianship

After a comprehensive medical evaluation, the future status of Wendy Williams’ guardianship remains in the air.  In recent court documents, her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morissey, confirmed that a slew of medical and neuropsychological tests, including brain scans, have been completed, and the results validated the frontotemporal dementia and aphasia

Dr. Danielle Spencer Of ‘What’s Happening!!’ Fame Dies Of Cancer

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 13, 2025 The former child actress-turned-veterinarian was 60 years old The Black sitcom world paused to acknowledge the death of Dr. Danielle Spencer (Dee), 60, of the classic television series What’s Happening!!, after her former co-star on the show, Heyward Nelson, told the world

15 Nurses Fired At Children’s Hospital After Black Tween Commits Suicide

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 The nurses were reportedly fired over alleged HIPAA violations regarding the now-deceased girl. Fifteen nurses at a children’s hospital in Washington were fired after a 12-year-old Black girl committed suicide during their care. The tween girl was supposed to have 24-hour supervision at the

Republicans Quietly Roll Back Obamacare – Here’s What Enrollees Should Know

by Mitti Hicks August 13, 2025 Now that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has passed, there are rule changes that will likely roll back the progress among the uninsured. Millions of Americans enrolled in Obamacare will likely see a difference when re-enrollment becomes available again. While Republicans are not as loud

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. “We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said

Wendy Williams’ new medical evaluation completed, guardian requests to extend guardianship

After a comprehensive medical evaluation, the future status of Wendy Williams’ guardianship remains in the air.  In recent court documents, her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morissey, confirmed that a slew of medical and neuropsychological tests, including brain scans, have been completed, and the results validated the frontotemporal dementia and aphasia

Dr. Danielle Spencer Of ‘What’s Happening!!’ Fame Dies Of Cancer

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 13, 2025 The former child actress-turned-veterinarian was 60 years old The Black sitcom world paused to acknowledge the death of Dr. Danielle Spencer (Dee), 60, of the classic television series What’s Happening!!, after her former co-star on the show, Heyward Nelson, told the world

15 Nurses Fired At Children’s Hospital After Black Tween Commits Suicide

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 The nurses were reportedly fired over alleged HIPAA violations regarding the now-deceased girl. Fifteen nurses at a children’s hospital in Washington were fired after a 12-year-old Black girl committed suicide during their care. The tween girl was supposed to have 24-hour supervision at the

Republicans Quietly Roll Back Obamacare – Here’s What Enrollees Should Know

by Mitti Hicks August 13, 2025 Now that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has passed, there are rule changes that will likely roll back the progress among the uninsured. Millions of Americans enrolled in Obamacare will likely see a difference when re-enrollment becomes available again. While Republicans are not as loud

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. “We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said