by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 15, 2025 Taahirah has been a growing collaborator with her dad on his many ventures. Taahirah O’Neal, the eldest daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, has joined the board of her father’s foundation for a special new project. With this new position, O’Neal will spearhead the

by Ahsan Washington October 15, 2025 D’Angelo’s songs stand as a living testament to his aura. Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, entered this world on Feb. 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia. Throughout a career steeped in soul, sensuality, and audacious musicality, he carved an imprint on contemporary R&B and the

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 15, 2025 St. Joseph’s Preparatory School offered its first-ever HBCU symposium for its growing diverse student population. An all-boys Catholic school in Philadelphia has found a new way to educate its Black students about their college options. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School has grown its student population. According

TV personality Stephen A. Smith did not back down from his criticisms of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett amid widespread outrage from leaders and figures in the Black community who rebuked him for publicly calling out a prominent Black woman in politics. During a recent episode of the “Straight Shooter with

by Kandiss Edwards October 15, 2025 The XCEL Summit For Men, formerly known as the Black Men XCEL Summit, has a history of celebrating Black men. Since its launch in August 2017, the (BMX) Black Men XCEL Summit, now the XCEL Summit For Men, has become a signature event for

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 15, 2025 The limited-edition GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14 was released October. 14 New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and ASICS have just released their latest collaboration, the limited-edition GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14. The wide receiver posted a video of a seemingly young Stefon playing in ASICS as

by Ahsan Washington October 15, 2025 There’s an urgent need for resources that are tailored, well‑funded and culturally competent for Black women. In 2025, the breast cancer mortality rate for Black women remains 40% higher than that of white women, underscoring an urgent need for resources that are tailored, well‑funded,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids. The move allows the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 15, 2025 UK hosts a series of Black History Month-themed events throughout the month of October. Across the United Kingdom, communities are coming together this October to honor Black History Month with events celebrating art, education, and culture throughout the diaspora. On Oct. 13, the exhibition

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday. This means kids using teen-specific accounts will see photos and videos on Instagram that are similar to what they would see in