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Sharpe James, The Longest-Serving Mayor Of Newark, NJ, Dies At 89 

by Sharelle B. McNair May 15, 2025 James was known as one of Jersey’s most powerful politicians, leading high-profile efforts to attract development opportunities to Newark Sharpe James, Newark, New Jersey’s longest-serving mayor, died May 10, CNN reports. He was 89. James served for a record-breaking five terms, never losing

African President Asks Putin To ‘Help Us Educate Our Young People’

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 15, 2025 Burkina Faso’s President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré visited Russia to advocate for education for young Africans. Burkina Faso’s President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré is making international headlines following his visit to Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin to advance his anti-imperialist agenda. The young

Candice Watkins Leads Capitol Records Nashville, Capitol Christian Music Group

by Stacy Jackson May 14, 2025 Watkins will lead Capitol Records Nashville as it signs the next generation of country artists and develops its christian and gospel talent. Candice Watkins has been appointed president of Capitol Records Nashville and executive vice president of Capitol Christian Music Group, two labels under

New Orleans ‘Big Stepper’ Walks 2M Steps In Quest To Raise $2M

by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 Terra is hoping to raise $2 million—a dollar for each step New Orleans resident Kwame Terra has set a record by taking an astounding 2 million steps in 30 days, WGNO reported. Last month, Terra averaged 66,667 steps daily, setting an unofficial world record

Halle Bailey and DDG’s entire relationship timeline explained

On Tuesday, May 13, Halle Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against her ex and father of her child, rapper DDG, alleging physical and verbal abuse.  In the filing with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the 25-year-old “Little Mermaid” star is claiming to have suffered multiple instances of

Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Forever’ renewed by Netflix for a second season

The coming-of-age love story starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. was renewed for Season 2 just a week after winning over viewers. Congratulations are in order for the cast, crew and producers of Netflix’s hit series, “Forever” as its been renewed for a second season! Both Netflix and the

Sharpe James, The Longest-Serving Mayor Of Newark, NJ, Dies At 89 

by Sharelle B. McNair May 15, 2025 James was known as one of Jersey’s most powerful politicians, leading high-profile efforts to attract development opportunities to Newark Sharpe James, Newark, New Jersey’s longest-serving mayor, died May 10, CNN reports. He was 89. James served for a record-breaking five terms, never losing

African President Asks Putin To ‘Help Us Educate Our Young People’

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 15, 2025 Burkina Faso’s President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré visited Russia to advocate for education for young Africans. Burkina Faso’s President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré is making international headlines following his visit to Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin to advance his anti-imperialist agenda. The young

Candice Watkins Leads Capitol Records Nashville, Capitol Christian Music Group

by Stacy Jackson May 14, 2025 Watkins will lead Capitol Records Nashville as it signs the next generation of country artists and develops its christian and gospel talent. Candice Watkins has been appointed president of Capitol Records Nashville and executive vice president of Capitol Christian Music Group, two labels under

New Orleans ‘Big Stepper’ Walks 2M Steps In Quest To Raise $2M

by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 Terra is hoping to raise $2 million—a dollar for each step New Orleans resident Kwame Terra has set a record by taking an astounding 2 million steps in 30 days, WGNO reported. Last month, Terra averaged 66,667 steps daily, setting an unofficial world record

Halle Bailey and DDG’s entire relationship timeline explained

On Tuesday, May 13, Halle Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against her ex and father of her child, rapper DDG, alleging physical and verbal abuse.  In the filing with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the 25-year-old “Little Mermaid” star is claiming to have suffered multiple instances of

Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Forever’ renewed by Netflix for a second season

The coming-of-age love story starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. was renewed for Season 2 just a week after winning over viewers. Congratulations are in order for the cast, crew and producers of Netflix’s hit series, “Forever” as its been renewed for a second season! Both Netflix and the