For months rumors have been circulating that Gabrielle Union got some work done on her face. Well, it seems the “Bring It On” star is over the lies and wants to put an end to the chatter. In a Dec. 5 interview with People, Union explained that the ponytail hairstyle is the culprit for giving…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 5, 2024 Dr. Umar has sparked a debate with his latest remarks on interracial dating. Dr. Umar Johnson didn’t bite his tongue when visiting a college campus this week and speaking out against Black men who date white women. The popular Pan-Africanist, who condemns interracial marriage, received gasps from the crowd…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 5, 2024 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is changing its tune amid backlash over its policy change on anesthesia coverage. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pumping the brakes on a policy change that would have placed a time limit on anesthesia coverage for members in three states. The insurance provider…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 5, 2024 Loyd demands the action after complaining of bullying from the coaching staff and team announces no verification of complaints. Seattle Storm All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has asked to be traded from the WNBA team. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the two-time WNBA champion and 2015 Rookie of…

by Kandiss Edwards December 5, 2024 Gwinnett County Jail is no longer supplying hot water machines to inmates. Inmates at the Gwinnett County Jail in Lawrenceville, GA, have lost their hot water machines after using the device to attack others with water up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in serious injuries.  In a statement, jail…

by Sharelle Burt December 5, 2024 If safety was a concern, something else could have been done. Online retail conglomerate Amazon was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly slowing down Prime delivery service in two predominantly Black neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., while customers still paid for the service, Associated Press reports.  The suit, filed by…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 5, 2024 The Memphis Police Department is called to task by the Department of Justice. A Department of Justice investigation into the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the City of Memphis, has revealed that both entities have a pattern of violating the rights of city’s Black residents. Specifically, actions…

by Mitti Hicks December 5, 2024 UnitedHealthcare is the country’s largest private health insurer by market share. Social media users have responded with a lack of sympathy following the news that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. Some social media users say his death is not surprising. UnitedHealthcare is the country’s largest private health insurer by market share. Recently,…

by Kandiss Edwards December 5, 2024 ‘Yes, you took a life, but there’s still hope for you because you’re alive.’ On Nov. 26, while riding along Swan Avenue near Kingfisher Avenue in Baton Rouge, LA, 8-year-old Diellon Daniels was killed during a drive-by shooting. Now, the boy’s grandmother, Erica Rayford, is offering forgiveness while appealing…

by Daniel Johnson December 5, 2024 The hacking campaign is one of the largest compromises of intelligence in United States history. After an unprecedented cyber attack on telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon, officials are warning Android and iPhone users to use encrypted text messaging apps to communicate cross-platform. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for…