Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office because of term limits, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. Prosecutors say bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie was being paid as if he was working when

by Kandiss Edwards August 16, 2025 Wingstop employees are getting out of hand. Ex-employees, in separate states, have been arrested for assaulting customers with hot grease. Wingstop is grappling with two disturbing incidents involving employees allegedly using hot grease during customer disputes. The incidents took place in Tennessee and Florida

by Kandiss Edwards August 16, 2025 Ever since Target eliminated its DEI initiatives, Black people have been standing on business by not shopping at the retail giant. Target is facing its sixth consecutive month of declining store visits. July foot traffic was down 3.9 percent compared to last year, according

by Derek Dingle August 16, 2025 In reading this special issue, readers discovered the story of a determined man prepared to win against the odds “Lacking Capital, managerial and technical knowledge, and crippled by prejudice, the minority businessman has been effectively kept out of the American marketplace. We want to

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 16, 2025 The ceremony will take place live in New York City at the UBS Arena on Sept. 7 It’s recently been announced that living legendary lyricist and hip-hop icon, LL COOL J, will be hosting this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to

by Sharelle B. McNair August 16, 2025 The owner said calls started to overflow in addition to messages and negative reviews having nothing to do with service. The owner of the Cherokee Rose restaurant in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is firing back after a visit from the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy

With some students already in class and many more gearing up for their first days, back-to-school shopping is underway.  From changing when they start shopping, to seeking out new options for supplies amid price hikes and big-box retailer boycotts, to having to fulfill what feels like ever-growing class supplies lists,

by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 15, 2025 Pharrell is elevating his passion for Virginia with the launch of his new creative platform. Pharrell Williams is proudly representing his Virginia roots with the launch of a new creative platform named after his hometown. On Aug. 14, the multihyphenate unveiled a new creative

by Kandiss Edwards August 15, 2025 Angel Reese is releasing her first signature shoe months before schedule. Fans and foes often argue about the WNBA player’s effectiveness on the court. What cannot be denied is that she is a constant topic of discussion. Reese is capitalizing on the public’s interest,

by Mitti Hicks August 15, 2025 The vaccine could be a game changer for Black people, who are disproportionately impacted by both cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, Black men and women have higher incidence rates and a greater likelihood of mortality compared to other racial groups. A new