Anthony Sims, 46, has spent 24 years in prison for the killing of a Chinese immigrant in 1998, reported CNN. Sim’s attorneys claim critical evidence was withheld by the prosecutor. The eyewitness, Julius Graves, said he saw Sims shoot the man, however, Sims claims Graves was the one holding the …
Read More »Son of Texas’ First Black Licensed Architect Donates $1 Million To His Late Father’s Alma Mater
Houston entrepreneur, law professor, and civic leader Tony Chase is paving the way for young architects-in-the-making by honoring his late father’s legacy and committing a generous gift to his alma mater. According to a press release, a donation of $1 million will be gifted to The University of Texas at Austin’s …
Read More »Black Homeownership at a 10-Year Low According to New Report
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) 2020 was a record year for homeownership in the United States. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, U.S. homeownership rose to 65.5 percent in 2020, a more than 1 percent increase from the previous year and the largest recorded increase year-to-year. But unfortunately, …
Read More »No Coding Needed To Create Apps With This Software
Everyone who uses a mobile phone or tablet is all too familiar with apps. Apps allow us to access digital information with the tap of a button instead of having to trudge to a webpage and pull up the needed data. Technology hasn’t only made lives better for consumers. Companies …
Read More »Saweetie Points To Meditation As The Motivation Behind Her Baldie
Screenshot: NBC Last December, the Icy Queen shocked us all with a new blonde buzz cut, and now, she’s giving us some insight as to what drove her to the clippers. During a guest appearance on radio station Power 106 Los Angeles, Saweetie told listeners that meditation is not only …
Read More »Jason Momoa And Lisa Bonet Give Love A Second Chance One Month After Divorce Announcement
News of the Hollywood power couple splitting up saddened many fans who were rooting for their marriage after Aquaman actor Jason Momoa and The Cosby Show’s Lisa Bonet announced their separation in a joint statement on a now-deleted Jan. 12 Instagram post. However, the couple has allegedly decided to give …
Read More »Odell Beckham Jr. and Girlfriend Lauren Woods Welcome Their First Child
Photo: Kevin C. Cox (Getty Images) Congratulations are in order for Odell Beckham Jr., and his girlfriend, Lauren Woods who welcomed their first child together on February 17th. “THE biggest blessing I’ve ever had in my life arrived here on earth! The words, I can’t even put together for the …
Read More »THE REAL MVP: Shaquille O’Neal Gifts Former Pro-Baller’s Family of 11 A New 15-Passenger Mercedes Benz Van
Shaquille O’Neal proves that he’s still the MVP when it comes to giving lavish gifts. On Feb. 22., the 49-year-old retired baller and entrepreneur gifted a family of 11 an invaluable gift– a 15-passenger van, and he even included meals. Texas-based Collins family, made up of Karissa and Mandrae, took …
Read More »Kerry Washington Honors Black Women In History With Instagram Photo Series
Photo: Jason Kempin (Getty Images) As Black History Month comes to a close, actress Kerry Washington is rounding out her month-long series of image recreations of iconic Black women in history. Thus far, there have been three posted under her hashtag in use, #BlackHERstory. The first she posted on Instagram …
Read More »LeBron James To Be Honored In New Museum Devoted To His Career In Hometown of Akron
The NBA legend is getting a museum in his hometown of Akron, Ohio showcasing his stunning career, set to open its doors in 2023, per CBS Sports. LeBron James has made record-breaking history throughout his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, hinting that retirement is …
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