by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 13, 2025 The show was canceled without explanation Noname will no longer perform at New York City’s SummerStage show. The announcement comes a week after city officials removed Kehlani from the lineup over unclear security concerns. Noname hoped to perform at the annual concert series in Central Park to celebrate Juneteenth….
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 13, 2025 The Home Depot is the latest mega retailer to roll back DEI efforts in accordance with Trump’s executive order. The Home Depot is joining mega-retailers like Walmart and Target in rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies on its website in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 13, 2025 If you’re a fan of 1980s and early 1990s hip-hop, get to The Queen City this summer Cincinnati will host a bevy of legendary hip-hop artists when the “Masters of the Mic” hits The Queen City this summer. According to Local 12, Warren G, Slick Rick, Big Daddy…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 13, 2025 Alicia Keys gets soulfully candid with her stepson, Nasir Dean. Alicia Keys joined her stepson, Nasir Dean, for a heartfelt conversation about their personal “connection” and life perspectives as part of The Skin Deep x Keys Soulcare campaign. The Grammy winner’s Soulcare joined forces with The Skin Deep for…
by Sharelle B. McNair May 13, 2025 The United States aviation industry is in the worst air traffic controller shortage in almost 30 years The United States aviation industry is in the middle of the worst air traffic controller shortage in almost 30 years. Incidents, including the January American Airlines flight that crashed mid-air in…
by Sharelle B. McNair May 13, 2025 Leadership from the EEOC also alerted her that she may be fired due to accusations of “profoundly unprofessional” conduct. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is under fire for terminating an administrative judge in New York who allegedly resisted directives from the Trump administration, including an executive…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 13, 2025 Usher shared a deeply personal story from his childhood to inspire the graduates. Please address Usher as Dr. Usher Raymond IV. The R&B legend received an honorary doctorate while giving a keynote speech during Emory University’s commencement. After receiving his Doctor of Humane Letters, Usher shared a powerful story…
by Stacy Jackson May 13, 2025 Join Kindred Stories as the bookstore hosts its soft opening at the new location in Eldorado Ballroom from May 10-16. Community bookstore Kindred Stories is saying farewell to its spot in Houston’s Third Ward and entering a new chapter in a bigger space inside the Eldorado Ballroom. The move…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 13, 2025 Cunningham went back for her second degree after getting her bachelor’s at 78-years-old. Most grandmothers attend graduations to watch their loved ones cross the stage. However, this 82-year-old decided to embark on her own academic pursuits. Vivian Cunningham first obtained her bachelor’s degree from Samford University at the inspiring…
by Ida Harris May 13, 2025 These four icons have shaped the sound of Black music The Queens Tour: 4 Legends is off and running on the West Coast, giving eager audiences thee best of R&B Royalty—that is—Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti Labelle, and Chaka Khan. To make it plain, the Black Promoters Collective has…
