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After her young son died following a serious illness in a hospital in Nigeria last week, award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s family is accusing the facility of negligence. Nkanu Nnamdi, the 48-year-old author’s 21-month-old son, died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after what the family now claims was a series of
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 12, 2026 The wide receiver, accused of assault, has had his arraignment pushed back to Feb. 13. After being accused of assault by his former personal chef, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was slated to have his arraignment Jan. 23. But due
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 12, 2026 Taylor won for her lauded role in “One Battle After Another.” Teyana Taylor is now an award-winning actress, taking home her first Golden Globe. Drawing buzz the entire awards season for her performance in One Battle After Another, Taylor won for Best Female Supporting
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, the three-time heavyweight champion’s quip is becoming reality. Widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer of all time, and a cultural force who fused athletic brilliance with political conviction and showmanship,
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers addressed the backlash after discouraging voters from donating to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign. Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are expressing regret for shading Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s Senate campaign run, after telling fellow Dems not
Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods. Jordan is also one
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Ilhan’s denied detention center visit occurred amid heightened tensions in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two other Democratic members of Congress were denied access to a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation. During a private ceremony on Friday, Jan. 9, the 44-year-old actress and the 36-year-old actor—who are currently traveling through the country—were awarded citizenship, ABC News reported. Speaking to BBC News, the
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 RICE has become a staple in the ATL as the hub for the growth of Black businesses, with business owners traveling from all over for a seat at the table. The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta is calling for all
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Scott was best known as the first Black woman to become a regular on-air member of ‘America’s Test Kitchen.’ Chef, cookbook author, and television personality Elle Simone Scott, a pioneering figure on PBS’s America’s Test Kitchen, has died at age 49. Multiple outlets confirmed
After her young son died following a serious illness in a hospital in Nigeria last week, award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s family is accusing the facility of negligence. Nkanu Nnamdi, the 48-year-old author’s 21-month-old son, died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after what the family now claims was a series of
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 12, 2026 The wide receiver, accused of assault, has had his arraignment pushed back to Feb. 13. After being accused of assault by his former personal chef, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was slated to have his arraignment Jan. 23. But due
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 12, 2026 Taylor won for her lauded role in “One Battle After Another.” Teyana Taylor is now an award-winning actress, taking home her first Golden Globe. Drawing buzz the entire awards season for her performance in One Battle After Another, Taylor won for Best Female Supporting
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, the three-time heavyweight champion’s quip is becoming reality. Widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer of all time, and a cultural force who fused athletic brilliance with political conviction and showmanship,
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers addressed the backlash after discouraging voters from donating to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign. Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are expressing regret for shading Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s Senate campaign run, after telling fellow Dems not
Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods. Jordan is also one
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Ilhan’s denied detention center visit occurred amid heightened tensions in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two other Democratic members of Congress were denied access to a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation. During a private ceremony on Friday, Jan. 9, the 44-year-old actress and the 36-year-old actor—who are currently traveling through the country—were awarded citizenship, ABC News reported. Speaking to BBC News, the
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 RICE has become a staple in the ATL as the hub for the growth of Black businesses, with business owners traveling from all over for a seat at the table. The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta is calling for all
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Scott was best known as the first Black woman to become a regular on-air member of ‘America’s Test Kitchen.’ Chef, cookbook author, and television personality Elle Simone Scott, a pioneering figure on PBS’s America’s Test Kitchen, has died at age 49. Multiple outlets confirmed