by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 The petition calls for Minaj to be returned to her home island Trinidad and Tobago. A new Change.org petition to report rapper Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, after her appearance at Turning Point USA’s America Fest. The petition calls for Minaj to be returned to her home country,…

by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 K’aun Green’s wounds were serious enough to derail the young man’s football career. San Jose officials consider approving an $8 million settlement in a federal excessive-force lawsuit brought by K’aun Green, a college football player who was shot four times by a San Jose police officer while disarming a…

by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 A$AP Rocky has partnered with rewards platform Bilt to celebrate the upcoming release of his album ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’ Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, has partnered with rewards platform Bilt to celebrate the upcoming release of his long-awaited fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb.“ Announced Dec. 26,…

by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from music programs around the country. The historically Black college and university band community is mourning the death of Dr. Richard Beckford, a longtime band director and educator. Beckford’s death was announced by Florida Memorial University Dec. 26, though the date of…

by Kandiss Edwards December 28, 2025 U.S. consumers spent more this holiday season while simultaneously changing how they shopped. U.S. consumers spent more this holiday season while simultaneously changing how they shopped. More customers are turning towards thrift stores, discount retailers and fewer impulse purchases as economic factors shape consumption behavior, The Associated Press reported….

by Kandiss Edwards December 27, 2025 The reopening follows widespread fundraising and local support that helped secure a new site in Raleigh. Liberation Station, a Black-owned children’s bookstore in North Carolina, is set to reopen its doors on Dec. 29 after closing its original location in 2024. The reopening follows widespread fundraising and local support…

by Kandiss Edwards December 27, 2025 A GoFundMe campaign organized before Lee’s final health crisis to help cover medical expenses had raised more than $38,000 as of publication. Reality television competitor Mickey Lee, best known for her appearance on “Big Brother,” season 27, has died at age 35. Lee’s family announced her death shortly after…

by Kandiss Edwards December 27, 2025 The civil complaint was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by model and aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez. Tyler Perry is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault, marking the second time a male actor has brought claims against the filmmaker and studio executive. The civil complaint was filed…

by Kandiss Edwards December 27, 2025 the motel room was severely damaged within hours of Chase checking in. Former child actor Tylor Chase, known for his role on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, remains homeless and is struggling with untreated mental health and substance issues, and a well-intended effort by a former…

by Kandiss Edwards December 27, 2025 The ruling restores funding to support mental health professionals in K-12 schools. On Dec. 22, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Department of Justice announced the state won its lawsuit to restore federal funding for mental health; 15 other states have been successful in similar suits. U.S. District Court Judge…