A Georgia magistrate refused bail for William “Roddie” Bryan– one of the three suspects accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery– despite Bryan’s alleged “uncontrollably high” blood pressure. According to First Coast News, Judge Timothy Walmsley shot down the request on Thursday. Kevin Gough, Bryan’s attorney, filed a motion for a new …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Honors Cicely Tyson With Emotional Tribute
On Jan. 28, it was reported that the legendary Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96. The world is mourning the loss of one of the most prolific actresses in history but also celebrating her legacy. Oprah Winfrey honored the Emmy and Tony winner in a now viral …
Read More »T.I. and Tiny Deny 'Egregious' Sexual Abuse Allegations, Threaten to Sue
Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP (Getty Images) You may have gotten wind of some allegations that have been swirling across the internet about Atlanta-based rapper T.I. (whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr.) and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris. Sabrina Peterson, reportedly a former friend of the Harris family, shared a post …
Read More »Chloe Bailey On The Best Advice Beyoncé Gave Them
Chloe x Halle are one of the hottest acts in music. They are signed to Beyoncé’s Parkwood record label and Queen Bey has certainly helped to cultivate 20-year-old Halle Bailey and 22-year-old Chloe Bailey’s career. Now, Chloe is opening about the best advice they have received from Beyoncé. On a …
Read More »They Called for Help. They’d Always Regret It.
Photographs by Arlene Mejorado and Carlos Chavarría When Antonietta Zuñiga woke up to smoke pouring through her bedroom window, everything she had learned about how to care for her grandson completely left her mind. It was November 2019, in the Los Angeles County city of Pico Rivera. Antionetta’s grandson, Carlos …
Read More »NAACP Image Awards To Announce Nominees
On Tuesday, February 2 at 1 pm EST, the nominees for this year’s 52nd NAACP Image Awards will be announced virtually on the award’s Instagram account. Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and …
Read More »BET Honors Cicely Tyson With Primetime Special
BET, in partnership with CBS News, announced a new primetime exclusive special honoring the life and legacy of iconic actress Cicely Tyson. Hosted by CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King, “BET + CBS News Present Cicely Tyson: In Her Own Words” will feature extended excerpts from one of the legendary …
Read More »Gabrielle Union And D-Wade’s Kids Book Inspired By Daughter
Kaavia James may only be two years old but she’s already inspiring her famous parents to uplift other children. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s new children’s book Shady Baby follows a young child, who after a long morning of being “fabulous” heads to the park for a relaxing play session. …
Read More »Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, testing President Joe Biden’s ability to bridge Washington’s partisan divides as he pursues his first major legislative victory. Biden called for …
Read More »Remote Jobs Are Easier To Find Than Ever Thanks To This $25 Work From Home Search Engine
In the midst of the pandemic, working from home is ideal for some—finishing assignments in your pajamas, eating lunch whenever you want, and not risking exposure to COVID-19. If you’re looking for a remote position or more flexible work, FlexJobs is exactly what you’ve been searching for. It can be …
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