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by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 The agreement formalizes an ongoing relationship between Rae’s Hoorae and Paramount. Issa Rae has signed a three-year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Under the agreement, Rae will develop film and television projects through her production company, Hoorae Film & Television. The
by Ahsan Washington January 17, 2026 Cities and communities are honoring Dr. King’s legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend has transformed from a federal holiday into a collective movement that combines remembrance and service with cultural celebrations in major American cities. Throughout the extended weekend, cities and communities are
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 Reid isn’t the only one tired of Smith and his remarks. Joy Reid is the latest journalist to criticize Stephen A. Smith over his public remarks that often land outside of the realm of sports. She is also challenging his public disrespect and inclination
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 17, 2026 In this article, Cheap Insurance explores how rising home insurance costs are affecting homeownership decisions. Homeowners insurance has traditionally been a background cost of owning a home, but in many markets, it is becoming a defining factor in housing affordability. Recent industry research
Kianna Underwood, a talented actress who appeared on Nickelodeon’s “All That” as a child and toured on the hit musical “Hairspray,” has died following a hit-and-run accident in New York. She was 33. Multiple news outlets, including TMZ, Variety and People confirmed Underwood’s death. The actress was crossing the street around 6:50 a.m. in
Weeks after a Los Angeles man was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve by an off-duty immigration and customs enforcement agent, a court filing claims to have revealed the officer’s identity. Per court documents, Brian Palacios shot Keith Porter Jr. late on Dec. 31 at a Northridge apartment complex.
You never forget the first time certain things happen, your first kiss, your first big win, the first time you drive… and you definitely don’t forget the first time somebody flexes on you. Just ask Keke Palmer. During a recent appearance on PlaqueBoyMax’s Twitch livestream, the 32-year-old actress looked back
Just days away from President Trump‘s official one year in office, a majority of Americans think his second term is a bust. According to a CNN poll, 58% of Americans said the president’s administration is a “failure.” The poll, released on Friday, also finds that 61% of respondents disapprove of
While it likely went unnoticed by many living in the United States, the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is alarming advocates and international leaders. They warn that, though the move carries out President Trump’s year-long agenda to do away with DEI
A Vanderbilt course focused on Beyoncé recently welcomed one special guest: the icon’s mother, Tina Knowles. On Wednesday (Jan. 14), the 72-year-old matriarch virtually joined the class “Beyoncé: Epic Artist, Feminist Icon,” taught by Professors Michael Eric Dyson and Gilman Whiting, The Tennessean reported. According to Whiting and Dyson, the
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 The agreement formalizes an ongoing relationship between Rae’s Hoorae and Paramount. Issa Rae has signed a three-year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Under the agreement, Rae will develop film and television projects through her production company, Hoorae Film & Television. The
by Ahsan Washington January 17, 2026 Cities and communities are honoring Dr. King’s legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend has transformed from a federal holiday into a collective movement that combines remembrance and service with cultural celebrations in major American cities. Throughout the extended weekend, cities and communities are
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 Reid isn’t the only one tired of Smith and his remarks. Joy Reid is the latest journalist to criticize Stephen A. Smith over his public remarks that often land outside of the realm of sports. She is also challenging his public disrespect and inclination
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 17, 2026 In this article, Cheap Insurance explores how rising home insurance costs are affecting homeownership decisions. Homeowners insurance has traditionally been a background cost of owning a home, but in many markets, it is becoming a defining factor in housing affordability. Recent industry research
Kianna Underwood, a talented actress who appeared on Nickelodeon’s “All That” as a child and toured on the hit musical “Hairspray,” has died following a hit-and-run accident in New York. She was 33. Multiple news outlets, including TMZ, Variety and People confirmed Underwood’s death. The actress was crossing the street around 6:50 a.m. in
Weeks after a Los Angeles man was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve by an off-duty immigration and customs enforcement agent, a court filing claims to have revealed the officer’s identity. Per court documents, Brian Palacios shot Keith Porter Jr. late on Dec. 31 at a Northridge apartment complex.
You never forget the first time certain things happen, your first kiss, your first big win, the first time you drive… and you definitely don’t forget the first time somebody flexes on you. Just ask Keke Palmer. During a recent appearance on PlaqueBoyMax’s Twitch livestream, the 32-year-old actress looked back
Just days away from President Trump‘s official one year in office, a majority of Americans think his second term is a bust. According to a CNN poll, 58% of Americans said the president’s administration is a “failure.” The poll, released on Friday, also finds that 61% of respondents disapprove of
While it likely went unnoticed by many living in the United States, the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is alarming advocates and international leaders. They warn that, though the move carries out President Trump’s year-long agenda to do away with DEI
A Vanderbilt course focused on Beyoncé recently welcomed one special guest: the icon’s mother, Tina Knowles. On Wednesday (Jan. 14), the 72-year-old matriarch virtually joined the class “Beyoncé: Epic Artist, Feminist Icon,” taught by Professors Michael Eric Dyson and Gilman Whiting, The Tennessean reported. According to Whiting and Dyson, the