by Stacy Jackson May 9, 2024 A former teacher and assistant principal is sounding the alarm on what she describes as a literacy crisis in America, asserting that the gravity of the situation is not being adequately addressed. A former teacher and assistant principal is sounding the alarm on what she describes as a literacy…
Dr. Yolanda Lawson is the 124th president of the National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians and health professionals in the U.S. Dr. Lawson is also a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and the founder of MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas. [Editor’s note: This is an extended transcription. Some errors may occur.] Munson Steed: Hey, everybody! This is…
Drake – Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty One day after a security guard was shot outside of Drake’s $100 million Toronto home, an intruder was detained after an attempted break-in. After ending his It’s All A Blur tour, Drake reportedly planned a vacation, but those plans have been put on hiatus considering that he’s now…
by Jameelah Mullen May 9, 2024 Black women business founders are encouraged to apply to the program. Audible recently added four new companies to its Newark, NJ-based Business Attraction Program. Launched in August 2023, the program is part of the company’s commitment to sustain business, attract foot traffic, and create jobs in the city. The…
Cardi B is responding to backlash after she forgot the name of her Met Gala designer, instead referring to him as “Asian.” Source: Gotham / Getty The biggest night in fashion is still making headlines days later, with fans continually discussing their favorite looks from Monday’s Met Gala. Cardi B’s ensemble certainly got a lot…
Keyshia Cole has given us some of the greatest R&B hits over the years. But, sadly, songs like ‘Love’ and ‘I Remember’ were inspired by her own experiences with heartbreak and relationships gone wrong. Her current romance with 24-year-old rapper Hunxho has been in the public eye for less than a month. Yet, it’s already…
Cardi B is responding to backlash after she forgot the name of her Met Gala designer, instead referring to him as “Asian.” Source: Gotham / Getty The biggest night in fashion is still making headlines days later, with fans continually discussing their favorite looks from Monday’s Met Gala. Cardi B’s ensemble certainly got a lot…
Source: Starz/P-Valley The PANK is back poppin’! The popular Starz drama P-Valley has been officially begun filming its third season in Atlanta, and some familiar faces are back as they delve into the drama unfolding at The Pynk! According to Deadline, Gail Bean from Snowfall, Bertram Williams Jr., and Thomas Q. Jones of the hit show Johnson…
by Jameelah Mullen May 9, 2024 23-year old soldier was shot and killed Friday in an incident involving a sheriff’s deputy. Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex allegedly entered the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman. Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was stationed at the…
Angel Reese is an undeniable star. The WNBA rookie star forward for the Chicago Sky started her latest birthday at practice before flying to New York to attend her first Met Gala. Reese is not the typical women’s basketball player. She announced her decision to enter the WNBA Draft in a Vogue feature and high-fashion…
