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The Diddy trial is full swing. And while only two witnesses have testified so far, their testimonies have unveiled some graphic and borderline disturbing details of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged actions during the infamous “freak-offs.” Before Cassie Ventura took the stand on May 13, Daniel Phillip, a 41-year-old male escort
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 Halle Bailey alleges the father of her son, Halo, physically and verbally abused her. Halle Bailey has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., known as DDG, the father of her son Halo. According to legal documents obtained
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 A Georgia represent wants to pick up where the FDA left off in regard to harmful hair sold to consumers. Georgia State Rep. Inga Willis is calling for a resolution to study the health impacts of synthetic hair products, following a Channel 2 Action
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 The home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King will soon be rehabbed and available to the public. The National Park Service (NPS) is calling for the public to weigh in on plans for the historic King Family Home in
When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury. Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed. Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair
Every woman deserves an opportunity to speak their truth in their own time on their own terms. This week, it feels like Black women in Hollywood are doing just that, owning their narratives, no matter how heavy the weight or how loud the judgment. From Cassie testifying at the ongoing
by Keka Araújo May 14, 2025 A two-time author and passionate community activist, Lewis returned to her hometown and received her honorary doctorate from WashU during the university’s commencement ceremony. Actress, activist, and author Jenifer Lewis, celebrated as a St. Louis legend by way of Kinloch, delivered a heartfelt and
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 14, 2025 Democratic leaders and activists are taking to Washington, D.C., to push for reparations legislation. Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, the distinguished Professor of Sociology behind the book Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, is in Washington, D.C., to advance his ongoing push for
Black members of Congress and advocates convened on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for what they say is an urgent call for reparations, even as Donald Trump’s White House uses the power of the presidency to dismantle decades-long work to achieve equity and justice for Black communities harmed by U.S. government-sanctioned
The Diddy trial is full swing. And while only two witnesses have testified so far, their testimonies have unveiled some graphic and borderline disturbing details of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged actions during the infamous “freak-offs.” Before Cassie Ventura took the stand on May 13, Daniel Phillip, a 41-year-old male escort
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 Halle Bailey alleges the father of her son, Halo, physically and verbally abused her. Halle Bailey has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., known as DDG, the father of her son Halo. According to legal documents obtained
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 A Georgia represent wants to pick up where the FDA left off in regard to harmful hair sold to consumers. Georgia State Rep. Inga Willis is calling for a resolution to study the health impacts of synthetic hair products, following a Channel 2 Action
by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 The home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King will soon be rehabbed and available to the public. The National Park Service (NPS) is calling for the public to weigh in on plans for the historic King Family Home in
When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury. Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed. Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair
Every woman deserves an opportunity to speak their truth in their own time on their own terms. This week, it feels like Black women in Hollywood are doing just that, owning their narratives, no matter how heavy the weight or how loud the judgment. From Cassie testifying at the ongoing
by Keka Araújo May 14, 2025 A two-time author and passionate community activist, Lewis returned to her hometown and received her honorary doctorate from WashU during the university’s commencement ceremony. Actress, activist, and author Jenifer Lewis, celebrated as a St. Louis legend by way of Kinloch, delivered a heartfelt and
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 14, 2025 Democratic leaders and activists are taking to Washington, D.C., to push for reparations legislation. Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, the distinguished Professor of Sociology behind the book Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, is in Washington, D.C., to advance his ongoing push for
Black members of Congress and advocates convened on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for what they say is an urgent call for reparations, even as Donald Trump’s White House uses the power of the presidency to dismantle decades-long work to achieve equity and justice for Black communities harmed by U.S. government-sanctioned