by Janee Bolden June 5, 2025 A game-changing move for Black women in business Slutty Vegan Founder and CEO Pinky Cole is starting a new chapter—and she’s not turning the page alone. In a move that signals bold intentions and even bolder execution, Cole has appointed Lauren Maillian as president of the

Thirteen individuals connected to a racist incident that targeted the French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura after she was announced as a performer for the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony went to court in Paris, France, on Wednesday.  The thirteen involved, who have ties to the French extreme far-right group Les

A graphic designer testified Wednesday that she was so traumatized after Sean “Diddy” Combs held her over a 17th-floor apartment balcony that she sometimes screamed in her sleep afterward. Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan, 33, a friend of Combs’ former longtime girlfriend Cassie, said the 2016 assault at Cassie’s Los Angeles apartment caused a bruise

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon got an unexpected pop quiz on Black history during a congressional hearing on Wednesday. While questioned by Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., McMahon appeared clueless about the Tulsa Race Massacre, a historical event of racial violence that has horrified generations of African Americans. McMahon, who

The story, or saga, of singer and actress Halle Bailey and her ex-boyfriend, DDG, with whom she shares a child, continues to stay in the news. During May, Halle Bailey was granted both a temporary restraining order and sole custody of their son, Halo, while they waited to go to

Thanks to a new romance, Cardi B is the happiest she’s ever been, but she still has one problem: the haters.  After hard launching her new relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs on Instagram this week, on Tuesday morning, the 32-year-old rapper jumped on a X Spaces call with her

Halle Berry is unapologetically living her life, regardless of what people think. This year, the actress has had no problem addressing criticism about her love life. Recently, while appearing as a co-host on Today’s “Jenna and Friends,” Berry addressed the social media discourse she sparked this Mother’s Day.  On May

Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is seeking a powerful congressional role that would position her as one of her party’s most influential leaders. In a letter to the Democratic House Caucus, Crockett announced her candidacy to be the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight

“Forever” felt like a breath of fresh air. Whether viewers were collectively releasing a “woosah” watching the Black feel-good show or healing a piece of their inner lover girl or lover boy, Mara Brock Akil’s latest creation had everyone feeling all the feels—including actor Michael Cooper Jr., who played Justin

Brian McKnight has broken his silence following the death of his estranged son Niko McKnight, who died at 32 last week after a battle with cancer. However, the R&B singer’s statement did not appear to hit the right note with fans.  Tuesday evening, the 55-year-old singer took to Instagram to