by Kandiss Edwards January 30, 2025 Jordan Williams, founder of High Voltage Nails, is making her mark in the DIY beauty industry. Inflation in the beauty industry is rising at the same rate as the overall economy. The costly services are prompting many to seek alternatives to traditional cosmetic treatments. People across various demographics are…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 30, 2025 Plies appears to be subtly shading Stephen A. Smith and anyone who didn’t vote for Kamala Harris. Plies calls out those who were OK with “going against our own” by not voting for Kamala Harris last November. In an expletive-riddled Instagram rant shared on Tuesday, the rapper explained why…
by Stacy Jackson January 30, 2025 Brooks said his mother was with him every step of the way as he worked to complete his bachelor’s degree at Alabama A&M. For Allen Brooks, working full-time and going to school was tough but determined to fulfill a promise to his late mother, the 60-year-old Brewton, Alabama, native…
by Sharelle Burt January 30, 2025 What’s next? New Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that “diversity is not our strength” as the agency placed a pause on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month observances amid President Donald Trump’s federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban, The Associated Press reported. The…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 30, 2025 Older Black men in Milwaukee are dying from drug overdoses at alarming rates despite the opioid crisis slowing down for others. As the opioid epidemic slows for others, there is a growing number of older Black men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who are dying of fentanyl-related causes. A new report…
by Mitti Hicks January 30, 2025 Beyond their buying power, Black consumers are setting digital trends and leading engagement. Black audiences spend 32 hours on apps and websites on their smartphones and tablets. As some companies in America try to move away from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, a new report shows doing away with…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 30, 2025 Despite Governor Brian Kemp’s opposition, four Republican senators in Georgia are backing a Democrat-sponsored bill to expand Medicaid. Medicaid expansion in Georgia has gained bipartisan support, with four Republican senators signing the Democrat-backed bill. While Georgia Governor Brian Kemp largely dismissed Republican support for Medicaid expansion, four GOP lawmakers…
by Kandiss Edwards January 30, 2025 Olympian Gabby Thomas fears she is being stalked by unnamed fans. Olympic runner Gabby Thomas believes a group of men are stalking her across the country. The triple gold medalist posted a video on TikTok asking her followers for advice. Thomas claims three to six men appear to have…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 30, 2025 ‘We love what we’re seeing from him in the G League because that’s where you belong as you hone your skills’ One sports analyst pleads with Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James to “stop” the nepotistic move with his son, Bronny, in having him play in the…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 30, 2025 The National Automobile Dealers Association praised the ruling. A U.S. appeals court has tossed out consumer protection rules put in place by the Biden administration that barred auto dealers from imposing deceptive add-on fees to new car buyers. On Monday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1…
