by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Pastor Jamal Bryant wants naysayers to focus on bigger battles within the church community. Pastor Jamal Bryant, the lead pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is letting the saints have it over their opinions regarding his wife’s now-infamous formal dress. The couple sparked controversy when Karri Turner Bryant…
by Kandiss Edwards January 7, 2026 Hilton, backed ICE, saying its hotels are a “welcoming place for all.” The U.S. General Services Administration has removed a Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, from its list of approved federal lodging programs. The move came after the Hampton Inn refused to lodge Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 7, 2026 The efforts will be led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright who said the country will “indefinitely” sell Venezuelan oil following completion of sale. President Donald Trump proved all the thoughts from lawmakers about the sudden beef with Venezuela being about oil to be true after announcing the country’s…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 Snoop had basketball fans in tears. Snoop Dogg has once again show why he is so loved after appearing on a recent Los Angeles Clippers-Golden State Warriors NBA broadcast on NBC’s Peacock. The “Gin & Juice” recording artist, who will helm the microphone at the upcoming Winter…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 7, 2026 The Weavers claim because of the narrative, they were forced to cancel speaking engagements, which cost them more than $1 million. Fawn and Keith Weaver, co-founders of the popular Uncle Nearest Whiskey brand, have filed a civil lawsuit against former chief financial officer, Michael Senzaki, over allegations of…
by Mitti Hicks January 7, 2026 Research shows that Black women tend to enter menopause about 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms. Black women experience menopause differently from white women. Research shows that Black women tend to enter menopause about 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms, such…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 7, 2026 “At the end of the day, calling it out is so important, so I applaud her for that.” Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) wants Americans to extend Majorie Taylor Greene grace for speaking out against President Donald Trump before she retired from Congress this week. Crockett, who is running…
by Mitti Hicks January 7, 2026 In the study, the mortality rate was higher among Black women breast cancer survivors who consumed more ultraprocessed foods. A new study shows that consuming ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) could be detrimental for Black breast cancer survivors. The study, published in the January issue of eClinicalMedicine, reveals that high consumption…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Their families are now seeking legal action against H-E-B and the trucker for negligence. Four girlfriends returning from a road trip looking to take in Colorado’s mountain views were killed in a crash involving a truck driver who authorities say was distracted by his phone. Lakeshia Brown, 19, Myunique…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 Kennedy was released New Year’s Eve Skateboarder Terry Kennedy is currently on parole after being released from prison after serving a portion of his sentence for an assault that led to the death of another skateboarder, Josiah Kassahun. According to TMZ, the man known as “Compton-Ass Terry” was released Dec. 31, after…
