A Florida man who was released from jail over fears of coronavirus was re-arrested on murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed a man the day after his release. 26-year-old Joseph Edward Williams was initially arrested on March 13th in Tampa, Florida and charged with possession of heroin …

Denequa Williams Founder, Lit! Brooklyn Denequa Williams always had an entrepreneurial spirit. As a kid, she recalls selling hot dogs and water balloons with her sister and launching a greeting card company with her cousin.  “I just didn’t know that being an entrepreneur was the name for it, but I …

Union High School students in New Jersey were in for a treat when supermodel Tyra Banks appeared in their virtual class on Zoom.  Award-winning educator Nicholas Ferroni invited the supermodel to join his class to give students a surprise during the difficult times many are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, …

(image: Instagram/Wikipedia) CNN is reporting that Senator Elizabeth Warren, the former presidential candidate, has endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States. This morning, the Massachusetts Senator tweeted out a video announcing the support of her former rival. In this moment of crisis, it’s more important than ever that …

Looking for an alternative perspective on single parenting? Well look no further, BET has got just what you’re looking for. Join BET House Party on Instagram Live today at 10 AM PT/1pm EST for a virtual session with Milah and Erica, who host the weekly podcast Good Moms Bad Choices. …

Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 2018 Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola – Day 3 at Louisiana Superdome on July 7, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana.Photo: Bennett Raglin (Getty Images for Essence) In a year in which the outbreak of COVID-19 has not only threatened the lives of millions but …

Martial issues have been playing out between Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker on this season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Now, old drama  has resurfaced in the form of Kandi Buruss’ mother Mama Joyce. In an episode preview, Kandi and Todd are at their baby shower and Kandi brings …

“It’s all about stimulating the response reception in the skin, which leads to a whole physical reaction that slows the nervous system down,” Tiffany Field, the director of the Touch Research Institute, told me. If you’re sheltering alone, Field said, “I’m encouraging people to self-massage, which has the same benefit …

Oprah Winfrey is speaking out about the urgency of addressing the impact of coronavirus on the African American community and revealed her own recent health scare to underscore how important pre-existing conditions are when it comes to the disease. The media executive is examining just how extremely African Americans have …

Niyo Davinci, a member of the Flight School production team, was allegedly shot and killed by his girlfriend on Monday (April 13) during a domestic dispute. According to The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana sheriff’s officers arrested 41-year-old Chanel Galle and charged her with negligent homicide. According to Legal …