During the Golden Globes last night (January 5), host Ricky Gervais, in his opening, claimed that actors and actresses shouldn’t be political in their speeches because they work for companies that “run sweatshops in China.” Due to his comments, #HollywoodHypocrites has been trending on Twitter  Billy Porter, who was last …

As cannabis edibles become legal in an increasing number of countries, medical experts are warning people about the possible health risks that these may pose to consumers, as well as their family members. The use of cannabis — for medical and, sometimes, recreational purposes — is becoming legal in an …

RHOP star Gizelle Bryant attends the STARZ Original series “Power” Season Four Premiere at The Newseum on June 8, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Starz) Gizelle Bryant of the Real Housewives of Potomac is a mother of three girls, a successful entrepreneur, and professional pot …

Tyler Perry attends the Oval and Sistas screenings on October 20, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Marcus Ingram (Getty Images for BET) While Madea may be laid to rest, Tyler Perry isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. To kick off the first official business day of the new year, the …

A recent study has concluded that exposure to a common pesticide increases the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. Although the study has limitations, its authors call for urgent follow-up. The study focused on a class of pesticides called pyrethroids. People use these chemicals in agriculture and for residential …

With the dawning of a new decade, Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, is fully aware of the myriad of formidable challenges facing African Americans – and the nation. However, he didn’t expect that America would be …

According to Amy Goyer, AARP’s national family and caregiving expert and the author of Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving, women in Generation X face unique challenges compared with their predecessors. “More women are working. When you’re trying to work while juggling caregiving, and trying to have a life and maintain …

In the early stages, shingles can produce an extensive range of signs and symptoms. These vary from very mild skin irritation and pain to fever and other symptoms of severe illness. Until a person develops additional shingles symptoms, they may not realize that this condition is causing their early symptoms. …

Lil Fizz and Apryl Jones’s relationship has been controversial from the jump, with viewers and even their Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood co-stars putting them on blast. Much of the ire came from the fact that Jones was the longtime girlfriend of Fizz’s B2K bandmate Omarion and also the mother of …

Ja’Naea Modest (Photo: facebook.com) Many of us know that it’s easier to secure a new job when you’re already employed. But we typically don’t want our current employer to know that we’re seeking greener pastures. Such was the case for 33-year-old Ja’Naea Modest. The Champaign, Illinois-native tried to secretly attend …