OKC Brings The ‘Thunder,’ And A Side Of Black Culture
The Oklahoma City Thunder is making its first NBA finals entry in thirteen years. Fans and foes alike are gearing up to watch one of the most-watched American sports. Lucky…
Faith Oluwadare Is A Serial Entrepreneur And Owner Of House 157
Ehi-Faith Oluwadare is a mother and serial entrepreneur. While wrangling children and operating a non-profit, A Mother’s Road to Zion, she owns and operates House 157 and soon Legacy 27.…
Ice-T Champions Black Men Getting Mental Health In Check
While celebrating National Iced Tea Day with the Raising Cane’s restaurant franchise, actor and entrepreneur Ice-T discussed how mental health affects Black people, particularly Black men. According to TheGrio, the…
‘Keep That Same Energy’: South African Parliament Calls Out Cyril Ramaphosa’s Meeting With Trump
Things took a tense turn when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the Parliament saying he felt “abused” by the opposition’s criticism only to be met with pushback about his…
Roots Picnic Faces Backlash From Attendees After Storms Cause Delays And Long Lines
The 2025 Roots Picnic left fans with a not-so-desirable experience. Attendees shared their own frustrations after overnight storms caused entry delays and long lines. While the Philadelphia-based event sought to…
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Honors Black Managers With New Exhibit
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and a key figure behind MLB The Show video game’s Storylines mode, has unveiled a new exhibit, “Leaders & Innovators,” spotlighting…
Prairie View A&M Robotics Team Finishes Strong In National Competition
According to a May 30 press release issued by Prairie View A&M, the school’s Drone Competition Team placed fourth in the 2025 Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Challenge, which is a national…
Atlanta Celebrates The Life Of NBA Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer last year, was celebrated by the City of Atlanta at a public memorial on May 31. According to 11…
Former Boxing Champion Mike ‘The Bodysnatcher’ McCallum Dead at 68
International Hall of Fame boxer Mike “The Bodysnatcher” McCallum was reported dead in Las Vegas on May 31 at the age of 68. According to The Jamaica Observer, the legendary…
Here’s How Trump’s Tariffs Are Putting A Damper On Black, Protective Hairstyles
As Black women across the country prepare to protect their hair from the sweltering summer heat, there may be a dent in the plans due to President Donald Trump’s damaging…