Dorothy Steel, who played a tribal leader in Black Panther, has died at 95 years old. According to WSB-TV, she passed away Friday (Oct. 15) morning at her home in Detroit. Her publicist said she was in the middle of filming Black Panther 2 when the Marvel franchise flew her …

Olympic track star Allyson Felix was recently named 2021 Individual Sportswoman of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation. She joins the ranks of past Black women honorees, including Serena Williams (2015), Simone Biles (2014), and Gabby Douglas (2012). The 35-year-old mom has been on the move this year, dominating …

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is no stranger to the gridiron, and he doesn’t forget his roots. The football player-turned wrestler-turned actor is giving back. Earlier this month he surprised his alma matter, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania’s Freedom High School’s football team with a special hype video of their homecoming game earlier …

In this Sept. 28, 2020 file photo, The TikTok app logo appears in Tokyo.Photo: Kiichiro Sato (AP) Well, this isn’t funny: Nashville-based comedian Joshua Black said a woman falsely accused him of breaking into cars at the apartment complex they both live at. She said he fit the description of …

It’s time to get in line at your nearest Popeyes because Megan Thee Stallion has signed a deal with the global fast-food company.  The “WAP” artist took to her Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 14) to announce that she will have her very own Popeyes restaurant, new hot sauce (Megan Thee …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. If this booster-shot rollout is a 1,000-piece puzzle, this week a few more pieces fell into …

Bruised is Halle Berry’s new movie for Netflix, and she makes her directorial debut. The film will be released in select theaters on November 17 and to the streaming service on November 24. Berry plays Jackie Justice, a disgraced MMA fighter who has failed at the one thing she’s ever …

Kyrie Irving will not play in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets because he is refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine. However, he still could earn $19 million. According to CNN, the Brooklyn Nets are required to pay the 29-year-old for approximately 40 away games because it was their decision …

Following a battle with COVID-19 earlier this year, Kelly Price is updating her fans about her current health status. Posting on her Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 14), the gospel singer shared a lengthy caption to share how she is feeling.  “Sis is following dr’s orders. Sis is getting stronger everyday. …

Dawn Staley, a head coach at the University of South Carolina, is now officially tied as the NCAA’s highest paid women’s basketball coach and holds the distinction of being the league’s highest paid Black coach. According to Bleacher Report, South Carolina just locked Staley into a seven year contract valued …