The Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, more commonly known as the CROWN Act, went into effect in the state of Texas on September 1. The new passing will enforce unwavering protection against discrimination in the workplace and public schools based on natural “race-based” hairstyles like

From Slick Rick to Rhianna, gold grills have been a staple in Hip-Hop culture for the past three decades. But some dentists warn that bedazzled smiles can lead to poor oral health. Los Angeles-based inventor Chriss Rogers has a solution. He’s created the first grill equipped with a retainer that

In January 2021, Texas rapper Martell DeRouen, known by his stage name Kardone, was killed in his apartment. According to reporting from the San Antonio Express-News, Derouen’s body was found after a close friend requested the police conduct a welfare check. Not long after DeRouen’s killing, police arrested a 21-year-old

Beyoncé reportedly has DJ Khaled riding with her for the last legs of her famed Renaissance World Tour. In an Instagram post, Khaled announced on August 30 that he would open for her during her Los Angeles shows.  The Instagram post includes a video of him talking to fans and

Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter are ready to take reality TV by storm with their new WeTV series “Toya & Reginae.” The new show offers fans a peek at what’s happening in their love lives, family, and careers, and follows how they navigate those relationships. Giving fans an inside look

Canadian rapper/singer Tory Lanez has reportedly married Raina Chassagne, the mother of his six-year-old child, while he serves his ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. According to a court document obtained by court reporter Megan Cuniff, the marriage is part of Lanez’s motion to

The mugshot of Donald Trump has animated conservative pundits, with some comparing him to late rapper Tupac Shakur. During an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton on her MSNBC show The Reid Out, Joy Reid indicated her displeasure with these takes. As Revolt reported, Reid took exception to the idea that

LaRayia Gaston is clear on the real mission behind her popular Atlanta-based vegan bodega. The micro-market named LaRayia’s Bodega is equal parts community hangout and wellness one-stop shop. But it is 100% soul. Nestled in the Ponce City Market, a food hall in downtown Atlanta, LaRayia’s Bodega is the first plant-based,

CEO and pitmaster Derrick McCray of McCray’s Backyard BBQ and Seafood gave CNBC’s Make It a history lesson on the rich backstory of his family business on August 31. He also revealed his goal to take his mom-and-pop restaurant nationwide.  McCray, 60, explained that his great-uncle Jay Harvey started the

Nancy Wang is ready to change the world. As director and general manager, the 33-year-old is the youngest person to serve at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Protection’s executive level. The Chinese-born American is integral to the smooth running of AWS, which provides worldwide on-demand cloud computing platforms. A University