by Daniel Johnson April 5, 2024 City leaders like Judge Lina Hidalgo, who introduced the program alongside Commissioner Rodney Ellis in June 2023, hope the program, which targets 10 high-poverty zip codes, can help alleviate income inequality for the selected residents. On March 22, the 1,928 families selected by Houston’s first attempt at addressing…
by Stacy Jackson April 5, 2024 The two teen brothers were arrested after their mom identified them for Holly Springs Police from ring camera footage. A pair of teenage suspects, accused of firing shots at a police officer in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on Monday, found themselves apprehended after an unexpected turn of events –- their…
Music listeners are being spoiled rotten in 2024. Here’s a quick look at some of the top new releases for the week of April 5. Keith Sweat released “Lay You Down.” J. Cole released Might Delete Later, a surprise album featuring Ari Lennox, Young Dro, Gucci Mane, Cam’ron, Bas, Central Cee, Daylyt, Ab-Soul, and Trae…
Source: Christopher A. Jones / Getty St. Louis, Missouri, has a long and sordid history of racism and an incident at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis is a sad reminder for anyone who thought the city had progressed past hate. According to a KDSK report, a white fraternity and a white sorority have…
by Rafael Pena April 5, 2024 Ciroc Vodka has dismissed reports suggesting that 50 Cent would replace Sean “Diddy” Combs as the iconic face of the brand. AceShowBiz reports that, amid swirling speculation, Ciroc Vodka has dismissed reports suggesting that rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson would replace Sean “Diddy” Combs as the iconic…
Emmanuel Acho’s clownery continued as he responded to backlash for his “Cowardly Dog” comparison of Angel Reese by doubling down with a weak sauce word salad. The WNBA-bound baller seemingly shaded Acho’s “disrespect” as the internet dragged Acho’s non-apology. Source: Steve Granitz/Scott Taetsch / Getty Following a week on the Summer Jam screen for a…
Rapper 50 Cent has seen his fair share of fights growing up in Jamaica, Queens, in New York, and he survived being shot nine times. Therefore he’s very familiar with the times he needs to defend himself, just like a Black man who went viral over his confrontation with a group of white males. The…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 5, 2024 Keith Lee made a return to Atlanta, Georgia, and was forced to relocate his event due to driving such a large crowd. Renowned TikTok food critic Keith Lee made a return to Atlanta, Georgia, and was forced to relocate his event due to driving such a large crowd. While…
by Rafael Pena April 5, 2024 Bronny James has announced his decision to declare for the NBA draft, after completing one season at USC. Associated Press reports Bronny James, son of NBA icon LeBron James, announced on April 5, his decision to declare for the NBA draft after completing just one season at the University…
In the world of music, it’s not always the bars and the beats that keep listeners engaged, but the one or two-word ad-libs that make the song special. Atlanta’s own OJ Da Juiceman is the perfect example with his iconic “Aye!” and “Okay” that many people think of when they hear adlibs. Juiceman has been…
