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Clarence O. Smith, one of the co-founders of Essence magazine, died on April 21, 2025, according to his obituary published by the outlet. He was 92. Smith co-founded the “Essence” brand with Edward Lewis, Cecil Hollingsworth, and Jonathan Blount in 1968; the brand published its first issue of the now
President Donald Trump is defiant as he marks more than 100 days in office amid frustrations over continued high costs and growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. During a recent interview with ABC News, President Trump was pressed on Americans feeling “anxiety” over higher costs due to
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 The former Houston Rockets player made the comment on social media During an NBA Playoff game, which saw the Houston Rockets match up against the Golden State Warriors, a former NBA player compared Warriors player Draymond Green to another famous former athlete,
Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé: Popeyes franchise owner. This week, the Houston native shared a first look at her upcoming location on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video from the construction site. “MY VERY OWN @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 30, 2025 The activist pastor has been a long-time advocate for progressive causes that help the poor, women, and children. Reverend William Barber, known for the “Poor People’s Campaign,” and more recently, his “Moral Monday” Progressive movement, has been arrested while praying inside the Capitol. Rev.
by Mitti Hicks April 30, 2025 Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are Confederate monuments There are more than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing in public spaces nationwide, according to a new report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are
As the Democratic Party navigates how to fight back against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party with little meaningful power in Washington, D.C., some young Black Democrats are running for office hoping to shake things up in Congress and bring what they see as much-needed new blood to Capitol
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Storm Reid issued a classy flex when explaining her decision to go to college. Actress Storm Reid issued a classy clapback to one TikTok troll who criticized her decision to attend college, citing the Emmy she won while studying for her degree. The Last
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Texas’s GOP-led House is looking to pass a bill that would protect police officers from deadly conduct charges in the line of duty. Texas lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would exempt police officers from deadly conduct charges when acting in the
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the
Clarence O. Smith, one of the co-founders of Essence magazine, died on April 21, 2025, according to his obituary published by the outlet. He was 92. Smith co-founded the “Essence” brand with Edward Lewis, Cecil Hollingsworth, and Jonathan Blount in 1968; the brand published its first issue of the now
President Donald Trump is defiant as he marks more than 100 days in office amid frustrations over continued high costs and growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. During a recent interview with ABC News, President Trump was pressed on Americans feeling “anxiety” over higher costs due to
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 The former Houston Rockets player made the comment on social media During an NBA Playoff game, which saw the Houston Rockets match up against the Golden State Warriors, a former NBA player compared Warriors player Draymond Green to another famous former athlete,
Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé: Popeyes franchise owner. This week, the Houston native shared a first look at her upcoming location on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video from the construction site. “MY VERY OWN @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 30, 2025 The activist pastor has been a long-time advocate for progressive causes that help the poor, women, and children. Reverend William Barber, known for the “Poor People’s Campaign,” and more recently, his “Moral Monday” Progressive movement, has been arrested while praying inside the Capitol. Rev.
by Mitti Hicks April 30, 2025 Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are Confederate monuments There are more than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing in public spaces nationwide, according to a new report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Of the 2,000 symbols and memorials, 685 are
As the Democratic Party navigates how to fight back against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party with little meaningful power in Washington, D.C., some young Black Democrats are running for office hoping to shake things up in Congress and bring what they see as much-needed new blood to Capitol
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Storm Reid issued a classy flex when explaining her decision to go to college. Actress Storm Reid issued a classy clapback to one TikTok troll who criticized her decision to attend college, citing the Emmy she won while studying for her degree. The Last
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 30, 2025 Texas’s GOP-led House is looking to pass a bill that would protect police officers from deadly conduct charges in the line of duty. Texas lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would exempt police officers from deadly conduct charges when acting in the
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the