by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 4, 2024 Serena Williams has seven Wimbledon titles under her belt but says she’d rather volunteer at her daughter’s school than score another win. After retiring from playing professional tennis, Serena Williams has fully immersed herself in motherhood. The decorated tennis champion who has seven Wimbledon titles under her belt says…

by Stacy Jackson April 4, 2024 The bill proposes a commission to raise funds and determine details for the monument of the late congressman. A monument of former South Carolina Rep. Robert Smalls is one step closer to becoming the first on the grounds of the State House dedicated to an individual African American. On…

Michelle Obama is using Beyoncé’s messaging in Cowboy Carter as an opportunity to tell fans to use their voices. Source: Jean Catuffe / Getty The former First Lady of the United States took to Instagram this week to congratulate Beyoncé on being a “record-breaker and history-maker.” Obama praised the “RIIVERDANCE” singer for “helping redefine a…

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 4, 2024 Lil Durk joins STARRY Fizz Fest for its basketball skills competitions to offer scholarships to HBCU students. Lil Durk gives back to the HBCU community with the help of Starry. The soft drink brand’s Fizz Fest offers scholarships for students participating in its basketball skills competitions. STARRY Fizz Fest…

by Stacy Jackson April 4, 2024 The Arts Leadership Praxis is an annual six-month professional development initiative designed for curators of color in the museum space. The Studio Museum in Harlem has announced the launch of its Arts Leadership Praxis, an annual six-month initiative poised to empower cultural professionals of color and those invested in…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 4, 2024 Trevor Phillips, a former Donda Academy Staffer and Yeezy worker, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Another lawsuit has been filed against Ye, the recording artist formerly known as Kanye West. A former employee of both the Donda Academy and Yeezy has accused him of threatening staff…

Source: Education Images / Getty Police brutality is a term that encompasses more than just physical violence done to citizens. “Brutal,” by Merriam-Webster’s definition means “cruel, cold-blooded” or “grossly ruthless.” Those descriptors can easily be attached to several egregious acts police officers commit against the public like lying, escalating confrontations and planting evidence. Let’s take…

by Lauren Nutall April 4, 2024 The Huntington-located university is honoring the late Carter G. Woodson’s commitment to preserving Black history. Marshall University has announced plans to host a celebration of Negro History Week and Black History Month, according to a recent press release from the public research institution.  The project, which is a collaborative…

Source: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Social media is STILL a’yammerin’ over Beyoncé‘s grand ‘ole Cowboy Carter album that continues to dominate social media trends with its culture-shifting blend of Texas goodness with a double shot of sweet honey Bourbon. The 27-track album features Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 4, 2024 The NFL Hall of Famer joins Deion Sanders’ coaching staff. Legendary coach Deion Sanders officially hired NFL Hall of Fame defensive specialist Warren Sapp to the University of Colorado Boulder’s coaching staff. USA Today reported that he is now a graduate assistant who will earn $150,000 for…