by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 The University of Cincinnati has a new grant program that makes tuition free for students in families making under $75,000. The University of Cincinnati has launched a new grant program to make college more affordable for students from households earning under $75,000. On Jan. 7, the University of Cincinnati…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 12, 2026 The 21-year-old plaintiff claims his In-N-Out manager pressured him to cut off his locs to fit work policies. A former Black employee at In-N-Out has sued the fast food chain over his bosses’ alleged hair discrimination against his locs. Elijah Obeng is seeking legal action against his employer for…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 Adam Johnson hopes to “bring MAGA principles to county government and root out the corruption that’s been costing you money and destroying our quality of life.” Unlike others convicted of crimes, members of the Jan. 6 pro-Donald Trump, anti-Joe Biden mob, like Adam Johnson, is getting a second…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 Mathew Knowles is celebrating the legacy of Destiny’s Child through a new orchestra-style tribute tour. Mathew Knowles is honoring Destiny’s Child with a new nationwide tribute tour, featuring orchestra-style renditions of the group’s iconic hits. Launched on his birthday, Jan. 9, “Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute” is a 60-minute…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 The New York City mayor backed his tenant czar. As Zohran Mamdani settles into office as New York City, more eyes are on his appointees. That includes Cea Weaver, executive director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, who is facing backlash after 2019 tweets resurfaced showing her critical…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 Unprovoked, claimed Obama did nothing to win the award in 2009 since he “was a bad president.” In a meeting with oil and gas executives about Venezuelan oil, President Donald Trump proves former President Barack Obama has condos in his head by whining about him receiving the prestigious…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 12, 2026 The restored car is listed on celebritycars.com. The BMW that Tupac was riding in when he was gunned down in Las Vegas in 1996 has resurfaced with a hefty price tag: $1.75 million. The car, listed on celebritycars.com, has been restored, and is ready to be driven…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 12, 2026 The school’s board of trustees decided to permanently shut down over substantial financial issues. Martin University, Indiana’s only Black college, will close its doors after almost 50 years due to financial issues. Throughout its decades of service, Martin University had struggled with accreditation issues stemming from its financial challenges….
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 12, 2026 The Def Jam founder claims that HBO “intentionally suppressed” evidence he claims would have refuted the sexual assault claims against him. Last year, Def Jam Recordings founder Russell Simmons filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against HBO and the directors of the documentary, On the Record, for the…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 While spectators may think the case is about cleaning up a debt, it’s more about who has control in Uncle Nearest’s future as it is unclear who has the final say when a company is in receivership. Uncle Nearest Whiskey brand may be receiving some saving grace, as…
