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by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Jimalita Tillman calls for change in the podcast space Jimalita Tillman accepted a settlement in her defamation lawsuit against Shay Shay Media. Tillman is more than a viral moment. She is more than a caricature and a trending topic. However, due to her viral
by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Melissa Proctor spent a large part of her life caring for an ailing family member. Now, she is investing to better the health of others. Melissa Proctor, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Atlanta Hawks, is investing her time and money
If it’s laundry day in your household, Kehlani’s got you. The 30-year-old Grammy-nominated singer announced she’s launching “Nini’s Fluff & Fold,” a free pop-up laundry service for mothers in various cities nationwide on Saturday, Aug. 9. “Growing up, I knew how hard it was for all the single mamas in
Tensions around immigration continue to rise amongst communities around the nation, with Los Angeles being one of the epicenters of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s community raids. Recently, Los Angeles rapper Ice Cube shared his reaction to seeing ICE officers tear families apart during an appearance on 92.3’s “The Cruz
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 Millennials adoption of advanced technology is helping them bypass Gen X in the C-suite. New research finds that millennials’ comfort level with artificial intelligence is helping them leapfrog Gen X in succeeding baby boomer CEOs. New Russell 3000 data shows Gen X-aged CEOs in
by Mary Spiller August 8, 2025 A groundbreaking study on Black maternal health has been abruptly cut short after losing federal funding, prompting its lead researcher to warn that vital voices—and lives—are at risk. When epidemiologist Jaime Slaughter-Acey learned her federally NIH-funded study on birth outcomes for Black families had
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 8, 2025 ‘When I get back to boxing, just know that I am going to be a better Keyshawn.’ Lightweight boxer Keyshawn Davis missed his boxing weight for a scheduled match, resulting in the stripping of his boxing title. He explained in a recent
This November, a little-known chapter of Black history is getting the cinematic spotlight it deserves. This week, Amazon MGM Studios released the trailer of its upcoming film “Sarah’s Oil.” Based on a true story, the film recounts the life of Sarah Rector, an African-American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory
by Mitti Hicks August 8, 2025 The move from the U.S. Air Force comes as the Trump administration cracks down on transgender service members. U.S. Air Force members who identify as transgender will not be eligible for early retirement benefits. The U.S Air Force announced that it would deny all
Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her feet against the floorboards, lifting her voice in a song passed down from her enslaved ancestors who were forced to work the cotton and rice plantations of the South Carolina Sea Islands. It’s a Gullah spiritual, and the 78-year-old singer is
by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Jimalita Tillman calls for change in the podcast space Jimalita Tillman accepted a settlement in her defamation lawsuit against Shay Shay Media. Tillman is more than a viral moment. She is more than a caricature and a trending topic. However, due to her viral
by Kandiss Edwards August 8, 2025 Melissa Proctor spent a large part of her life caring for an ailing family member. Now, she is investing to better the health of others. Melissa Proctor, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Atlanta Hawks, is investing her time and money
If it’s laundry day in your household, Kehlani’s got you. The 30-year-old Grammy-nominated singer announced she’s launching “Nini’s Fluff & Fold,” a free pop-up laundry service for mothers in various cities nationwide on Saturday, Aug. 9. “Growing up, I knew how hard it was for all the single mamas in
Tensions around immigration continue to rise amongst communities around the nation, with Los Angeles being one of the epicenters of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s community raids. Recently, Los Angeles rapper Ice Cube shared his reaction to seeing ICE officers tear families apart during an appearance on 92.3’s “The Cruz
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 Millennials adoption of advanced technology is helping them bypass Gen X in the C-suite. New research finds that millennials’ comfort level with artificial intelligence is helping them leapfrog Gen X in succeeding baby boomer CEOs. New Russell 3000 data shows Gen X-aged CEOs in
by Mary Spiller August 8, 2025 A groundbreaking study on Black maternal health has been abruptly cut short after losing federal funding, prompting its lead researcher to warn that vital voices—and lives—are at risk. When epidemiologist Jaime Slaughter-Acey learned her federally NIH-funded study on birth outcomes for Black families had
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 8, 2025 ‘When I get back to boxing, just know that I am going to be a better Keyshawn.’ Lightweight boxer Keyshawn Davis missed his boxing weight for a scheduled match, resulting in the stripping of his boxing title. He explained in a recent
This November, a little-known chapter of Black history is getting the cinematic spotlight it deserves. This week, Amazon MGM Studios released the trailer of its upcoming film “Sarah’s Oil.” Based on a true story, the film recounts the life of Sarah Rector, an African-American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory
by Mitti Hicks August 8, 2025 The move from the U.S. Air Force comes as the Trump administration cracks down on transgender service members. U.S. Air Force members who identify as transgender will not be eligible for early retirement benefits. The U.S Air Force announced that it would deny all
Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her feet against the floorboards, lifting her voice in a song passed down from her enslaved ancestors who were forced to work the cotton and rice plantations of the South Carolina Sea Islands. It’s a Gullah spiritual, and the 78-year-old singer is