Carmelo Anthony is bringing his cannabis company to the Empire State. The 40-year-old 10-time NBA All-Star and former New York Knicks player just launched “STAYME70”  in Syracuse, New York. “I’m excited to be launching the debut of ‘STAYME7O’ in New York,” Anthony said in a press release. “New York is

Marijuana culture’s high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-style THC gummies in New York and a “blaze and praise” drag brunch in

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida. With five distinctively-themed sections and a 500-room hotel, the multibillion-dollar Universal Epic Universe is slated to open to the public on May 22,

by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 The report found that although Black and Hispanic people make up around 50% of NYC’s population, they account for over 80% of child welfare investigations. A concerning new report found that New York City’s child welfare investigations are disproportionately targeting low-income Black and Hispanic

 It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn. Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained

by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 Ivy Harrington is preparing to represent New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant this year. HBCU basketball powerhouse Ivy Harrington was crowned as Miss New Jersey. After all her work on the court transforming Morgan State’s record, she has made a name for herself

by Daniel Johnson April 20, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history. On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary

by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 Although Morehouse and the mayor of Montgomery celebrated the move, residents of Columbus, Georgia, were less than pleased about the move The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, among the oldest HBCU rivalries, will be moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Montgomery, Alabama, for its 85th iteration, and although

by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 The Trump administration has not demonstrated that DEI college programs are violating the law, causing confusion. ​As the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, it has yet to substantiate claims that these programs violate federal

by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs’ defense team, ‘It is unclear why there isn’t sufficient time to prepare’ during his ruling. Federal Judge Arun Subramanian has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his sex trafficking trial on April 18. As reported by CNN, the