Many fans of Steve Harvey were unnecessarily traumatized over a false news alert claiming the “Family Feud” host had died. A dozen users on X claimed to have received an alert for an article titled “Steve Harvey Passed Away Today: Remembering The Legacy Of A Comedy Legend” earlier this week. It was posted to the…
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 In response to a federal investigation alleging civil rights violations, Memphis hires ex-Judge Bernice Donald to monitor the police. After a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department prompted by the death of Tyre Nichols, the city recently announced that it would hire former federal judge Bernice Donald to…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2024 The Couvent School complex was once deemed the center of African-American education in Louisiana. The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to sell a historic Black Catholic School as it intends to file bankruptcy to pay for its clergy sex abuse settlements. However, a will created by its Black Catholic…
Barack Obama seemingly revealed the origin of his frugal ways in a resurfaced clip, revealing his traumatization from a haircut his grandfather gave him over five decades ago. The former president of the United States of America opened up about the experience as he entrusted his salt-and-pepper low-cut fade to celebrity barber VicBlends. The entrepreneur…
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 Lee posted on X that she is considering a run for Oakland’s mayor. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who is retiring from Congress early in 2025, indicated that she will be announcing whether or not she intends to join the race set to determine Oakland’s next mayor in January 2025….
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 Jeffrey Maddrey is being accused of demanding sexual favors from a subordinate. Jeffery Maddrey, the highest ranking uniformed officer in the New York Police Department, submitted his resignation to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Dec. 20 as Maddrey is being accused of demanding sexual favors from a subordinate in…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2024 While the show itself in still in pre-production, the podcast officially launched on Dec. 20. “Queen of the Yard,” a dramedy in development to highlight the tradition of HBCU pageant queens, has launched a podcast to further its storytelling. While the show itself in still in pre-production, the podcast…
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 Two of Henderson’s records are likely to stand unbroken–his 1,406 stolen bases over the course of his career and 130 stolen bases in a season. Rickey Henderson, the man who redefined what it means to be a lead-off hitter and Major League Baseball’s all-time steals leader, died five days…
Memphis rapper GloRilla is making waves far beyond the music scene, proving that success hits differently when you use it to give back. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty On Wednesday, December 18, the 25-year-old artist returned to her roots at Melrose High School in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis. With a $25,000 donation, GloRilla…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2024 Dr. Charles M. Stillman believes the school upholds his great-grandfather’s vision and legacy. The great-grandson of the founder of Stillman College continues his family’s legacy by granting the HBCU a $2 million gift. Dr. Charles M. Stillman, a descendant of the college’s founder Reverend Charles Allen Stillman, bestowed the…
