by Sharelle Burt April 16, 2024 What happened to regular spelling bees? Parents of students at Woodson Elementary School in Illinois are accusing a teacher’s aide of taping students’ mouths shut. The angry parents said they were alerted that what was supposed to be a fun assignment at the school in Bronzeville was anything but….

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 16, 2024 ‘My confidence offended people,” Texas A&M’s women’s basketball coach Sydney Carter said. Texas A&M’s women’s basketball coach, Sydney Carter, is responding to the criticism she receives for her courtside appearance. The player development coach and assistant recruiting coordinator appeared on “Way Up With Angela Yee” last week where she…

by Sharelle Burt April 16, 2024 This is what the government should be focused on…. A Mississippi homeowner is living a nightmare after falling victim to a scam that caused her to be kicked out of her home and labeled a squatter.  Marcia Naylor of Olive Branch trusted a local company, introduced to her by…

by Sharelle Burt April 16, 2024 Can you imagine not being allowed to vote? The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has filed a preliminary injunction lawsuit against a small town in Alabama to allow its citizens to vote after accusations of political manipulation.  According to the lawsuit, the town of Newbern, Alabama hasn’t held a political…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 16, 2024 Britney Griner and her wife Cherelle Griner are months away from welcoming their first child together. Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are months away from welcoming their first child together. The happy couple took to Instagram on April 13 to announce the big news over a photo that…

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 16, 2024 Leaked video footage from the Uber’s dash camera reveals that William Brock pointed a gun at the driver before she died. A scam victim faces murder charges after allegedly shooting an innocent Uber driver. Leaked video footage reveals that William Brock pointed a gun at the woman before she…

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 16, 2024 Beyoncé speaks to Coachella attendees through her latest promotion material, a banner with “Cowboy Carter” flown atop the festival. Beyoncé ensured her presence was felt at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Despite not performing, a banner for her latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” flew across the grounds…

by Daniel Johnson April 16, 2024 Scott passed away in 2015 at the age of 49 following a long battle with cancer, six months after being awarded the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2014 ESPY Awards. ESPN Films announced on April 12 that it had approved a 30 For 30 documentary honoring Stuart…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 16, 2024 He was charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, possession of a vehicle with altered VIN and theft by receiving stolen property.  A former NFL player was arrested on charges of having a stolen vehicle and possession of…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors April 16, 2024 OneUnited Bank is holding a national financial literacy contest where 10 children will win a $1,000 savings account. Originally Posted Apr. 7, 2022 Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, is proud to announce its annual “I…