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The body of a missing 20-year-old midshipman from New Jersey was found near the U.S. Naval Academy. On Sunday (Oct. 12), the school confirmed the death of Kyle Philbert James, a member of the 36th Company and a history major who participated in the academy’s gospel choir. James’ remains were
When former Vice President Kamala Harris heard former President Joe Biden was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, she called him – only for the message to be sent to voicemail. Toward the end of her appearance on MSNBC’s The Weekend on Sunday, Harris opened up about checking in on
The famed elements, Earth, Wind & Fire, are getting their story brought to the small screen. Questlove announced in 2024 that he was working on a documentary about the famed funk band. Now, the documentary is set to air on HBO in 2026. According to Deadline, the currently untitled film
Jonathan Majors isn’t shying away from opening up about the darkest periods of his life. In an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s Den of Kings podcast, the Creed III actor revealed how he struggled with the idea of living and how vocal he was about that idea with his wife, actress
Jodie Turner-Smith is single, unbothered, and focused on her peace, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with love or growing her family. “I’m single, but I love love,” Turner-Smith told People magazine when asked about her love life. “So let’s see what happens!” The 39-year-old British actress, known for her
Nike is making sure your HBCU school spirit radiates during and long after this year’s homecoming tailgates. For its sixth year, the brand’s Yardrunners initiative is spotlighting four historically Black colleges and universities with a new collection of Air Max 95s inspired by each school’s heritage, colors, and culture. This
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The family of the artist who created the mural are fighting to see if the artwork can be salvaged. A Detroit community refuses to say goodbye to a historic mural of Black Jesus as the long-time Catholic Church faces a shutdown. On Oct. 12,
A football reporter who follows the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for ESPN has apologized to Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette for a joke he probably wishes he could take back. While speaking with Legette on Friday, Oct.10, for pregame coverage of the Panthers’ upcoming contest against the Dallas Cowboys—which the Panthers
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The wave of layoffs nearly axed all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has laid off almost all employees in the special education office as the government shutdown wages on. The layoffs at the
by Mary Spiller October 13, 2025 Democratic Rep. Cecil Brockman faces multiple felony charges after allegations of sexual acts with a 15-year-old. The state representative for North Carolina, Cecil Brockman, has been arrested and charged with several sex-related offenses involving a 15-year-old minor, according to court documents released Oct 9 and obtained
The body of a missing 20-year-old midshipman from New Jersey was found near the U.S. Naval Academy. On Sunday (Oct. 12), the school confirmed the death of Kyle Philbert James, a member of the 36th Company and a history major who participated in the academy’s gospel choir. James’ remains were
When former Vice President Kamala Harris heard former President Joe Biden was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, she called him – only for the message to be sent to voicemail. Toward the end of her appearance on MSNBC’s The Weekend on Sunday, Harris opened up about checking in on
The famed elements, Earth, Wind & Fire, are getting their story brought to the small screen. Questlove announced in 2024 that he was working on a documentary about the famed funk band. Now, the documentary is set to air on HBO in 2026. According to Deadline, the currently untitled film
Jonathan Majors isn’t shying away from opening up about the darkest periods of his life. In an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s Den of Kings podcast, the Creed III actor revealed how he struggled with the idea of living and how vocal he was about that idea with his wife, actress
Jodie Turner-Smith is single, unbothered, and focused on her peace, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with love or growing her family. “I’m single, but I love love,” Turner-Smith told People magazine when asked about her love life. “So let’s see what happens!” The 39-year-old British actress, known for her
Nike is making sure your HBCU school spirit radiates during and long after this year’s homecoming tailgates. For its sixth year, the brand’s Yardrunners initiative is spotlighting four historically Black colleges and universities with a new collection of Air Max 95s inspired by each school’s heritage, colors, and culture. This
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The family of the artist who created the mural are fighting to see if the artwork can be salvaged. A Detroit community refuses to say goodbye to a historic mural of Black Jesus as the long-time Catholic Church faces a shutdown. On Oct. 12,
A football reporter who follows the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for ESPN has apologized to Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette for a joke he probably wishes he could take back. While speaking with Legette on Friday, Oct.10, for pregame coverage of the Panthers’ upcoming contest against the Dallas Cowboys—which the Panthers
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 13, 2025 The wave of layoffs nearly axed all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has laid off almost all employees in the special education office as the government shutdown wages on. The layoffs at the
by Mary Spiller October 13, 2025 Democratic Rep. Cecil Brockman faces multiple felony charges after allegations of sexual acts with a 15-year-old. The state representative for North Carolina, Cecil Brockman, has been arrested and charged with several sex-related offenses involving a 15-year-old minor, according to court documents released Oct 9 and obtained