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The cause of death for Uoma Beauty founder Sharon Chuter has finally been released. According to a new report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Chuter died on Thursday, August 14, after suffering blunt traumatic injuries, People magazine reported. She was 38. The beauty founder was found dead
by Sharelle B. McNair October 8, 2025 The legislation also lists consequences if the memorial is vandalized. A new bill from Oklahoma Republicans that would put a Charlie Kirk “memorial plaza” on college campuses is generating controversy. Chair of the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, Sen. Shane Jett, filed three pieces of
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Regardless of the negativity, Harris urged the crowd to pay attention to the lack of empathy being displayed by the government. On October 6, former Vice President Kamala Harris unleashed her strongest language and spoke candidly about what she believes is an increasingly unhinged political
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, escalating political tensions as he attempts to send federal troops to Chicago amid continued immigration raids executed by federal agents, as well as accusations of crime and lawlessness in the Windy City. In
If there’s one thing the Black community knows how to do, it’s show up and offer prayers and beckon others to do the same when needed. Such was the case with Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country singer who has, for as long as I can remember, been a fan favorite
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 8, 2025 The two “Spelhouse” alum tied their faith-based messages to modern-day political struggles. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and his fellow, Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry, brought the gospel and united HBCU love to Howard University’s campus. The faith leaders and “Spelhouse” alum preached at Howard’s Andrew
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Dickerson plainly expressed he felt about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson made a bold pronouncement to the 2026 Super Bowl headliner, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. In an interview with TMZ,
A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan, who spent three decades in prison before his conviction was vacated, faces attacks from Louisiana’s attorney general and the incumbent clerk over whether he was truly exonerated. Duncan, 62, taught himself law while
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 8, 2025 ‘One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking.’ NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says giving up alcohol was one of the “best decisions” he’s made in his life in an interview with CBS
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. “It hasn’t really hit me yet,” Curry told The Associated Press a week before his installation. “The fact that you’re a first.” Curry succeeds
The cause of death for Uoma Beauty founder Sharon Chuter has finally been released. According to a new report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Chuter died on Thursday, August 14, after suffering blunt traumatic injuries, People magazine reported. She was 38. The beauty founder was found dead
by Sharelle B. McNair October 8, 2025 The legislation also lists consequences if the memorial is vandalized. A new bill from Oklahoma Republicans that would put a Charlie Kirk “memorial plaza” on college campuses is generating controversy. Chair of the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, Sen. Shane Jett, filed three pieces of
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Regardless of the negativity, Harris urged the crowd to pay attention to the lack of empathy being displayed by the government. On October 6, former Vice President Kamala Harris unleashed her strongest language and spoke candidly about what she believes is an increasingly unhinged political
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, escalating political tensions as he attempts to send federal troops to Chicago amid continued immigration raids executed by federal agents, as well as accusations of crime and lawlessness in the Windy City. In
If there’s one thing the Black community knows how to do, it’s show up and offer prayers and beckon others to do the same when needed. Such was the case with Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country singer who has, for as long as I can remember, been a fan favorite
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 8, 2025 The two “Spelhouse” alum tied their faith-based messages to modern-day political struggles. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and his fellow, Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry, brought the gospel and united HBCU love to Howard University’s campus. The faith leaders and “Spelhouse” alum preached at Howard’s Andrew
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Dickerson plainly expressed he felt about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson made a bold pronouncement to the 2026 Super Bowl headliner, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. In an interview with TMZ,
A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan, who spent three decades in prison before his conviction was vacated, faces attacks from Louisiana’s attorney general and the incumbent clerk over whether he was truly exonerated. Duncan, 62, taught himself law while
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 8, 2025 ‘One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking.’ NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says giving up alcohol was one of the “best decisions” he’s made in his life in an interview with CBS
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. “It hasn’t really hit me yet,” Curry told The Associated Press a week before his installation. “The fact that you’re a first.” Curry succeeds