Zion Williamson Falls Short Of NBA Playoffs 7 Seasons In A Row
New Orleans Pelicans player Zion Williamson has been in the NBA since 2019 and has yet to set foot on the basketball court in the playoffs. He is yearning to…
Happy Birthday To Motown Records On Its 67th Anniversary
It is incredible to look back at how Berry Gordy Jr.’s vision, starting on April 14, 1959, fundamentally integrated the American airwaves. That vision rendered a historic sound engineered by…
FAMU And FSU Omegas Join George Clinton On Stage For Legendary ‘Atomic Dog’ Performance
George Clinton took the stage for his inaugural P-Funk Fest in Tallahassee, Florida, where he was joined by members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for a legendary high-energy performance…
Surgeon Accused Of Knowingly Buying Stolen Vehicles For Rental Car Side Hustle
A Georgia surgeon allegedly bought stolen vehicles for a rental car side hustle. Local law enforcement arrested Patrick Narh-Martey on April 10 in connection with the alleged scheme, as reported…
Maryland Passes New Law To Restrict Prosecutors From Using Rap Lyrics In Criminal Cases
Maryland has passed a new law as part of a nationwide effort to limit prosecutors‘ use of rap lyrics in criminal cases. Passed April 9, Maryland’s Protecting Artists’ Creative Expression…
New Edition Wins Fan Vote But Misses Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Despite overwhelming fan support, New Edition will not be part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. The iconic R&B group, widely credited with shaping the…
Louisiana State University’s Flau’Jae Johnson Traded On WNBA Draft Night
In an unexpected move at the 2026 WNBA Draft, Louisiana State University’s Flau’Jae Johnson was traded shortly after being drafted with the No. 8 pick by the Golden State Valkyries.…
Big Changes Coming To USPS As Officials Claim Old Business Model ‘Doesn’t Work’
First Postmaster General David Steiner announced the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is on schedule to run out of cash by February 2027, and now officials claim more changes are on…
Whoopi Goldberg Launches Publishing Imprint With Blackstone To Spotlight New Voices
After decades of building a career in entertainment, including publishing more than a dozen books of her own, Whoopi Goldberg is adding publishing executive to her résumé. The Oscar-winning actress…
Russell Simmons Says He Was ‘Very Generous’ With Helping Kimora Lee Build Baby Phat
Russell Simmons appears to be pushing back on his ex-wife’s recent interview, in which she alluded to being shortchanged in the sale of the Baby Phat brand—something he claims he…
Claressa Shields On Deck For 2-Fight Series Against Lauren Price
A bout between two undefeated fighters is in the works, as a boxing promoter says a planned two-fight “home and home” series will feature boxers Claressa Shields and Lauren Price.…
Milagro Gramz Pushes Back on ‘Broke’ Narrative After Megan Thee Stallion Verdict Fallout
Milagro “Gramz” Cooper is pushing back on how the internet is framing her finances following her recent legal fallout with Megan Thee Stallion, making it clear she’s not accepting the…
Kehlani Makes Clear That No ICE Agents Are True Fans Of Her Music In Strict Message
Kehlani wants ICE agents to skip out on streaming her music, declaring them not true fans of artistry. The “Folded” singer, known for her social advocacy, posted a strict message…
Byron Allen Strikes Deal With CBS To Lease Entire Late-Night Slot Following Stephen Colbert’s Exit
Byron Allen has secured the 11:35 p.m. ET post-local news timeslot on CBS and is set to take over once “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” ends next month. The…
UK ‘Bank Is Closed, Door Is Locked’ Deads Visas From Nations Seeking Slavery Reparations
Reform UK announced they are stopping visas for people from any country that keeps demanding slavery reparations, calling the measure “insulting,” The Guardian reports. Over the last 20 years, 3.8…
Shout Outs To Black-Owned Businesses On National Black Bookstore Day
It’s official. April 7 is now National Black Bookstore Day. The initiative was powered by the former mayor of Sacramento and former NBA star Kevin Johnson. Johnson is also the…
New DHS Secretary Considers Removing International Flights From ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ Raising Concerns
The newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has sparked concern over remarks suggesting a reconsideration of international flights in sanctuary cities. “If they’re a sanctuary city,…
Al Sharpton Plans Redevelopment Of Harlem’s Historic Faison Firehouse Theater As National Action Network’s New Home
Rev. Al Sharpton has acquired the Faison Firehouse Theater on Hancock Place in Harlem as part of a redevelopment effort to establish a new headquarters for his National Action Network.…
Ye Banned From U.K. Over Past Antisemitic Remarks
Ye has been banned from entering the United Kingdom to perform as a festival headliner. The Associated Press reported that Ye’s entrance into the European country was denied over his…
Report: 40% of People Helped By Los Angeles Mayor’s Homelessness Project Have Returned To Streets
New data shows that about 40% of the nearly 6,000 people helped in Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s project to combat homelessness are back on the street. The numbers were…