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BLACK VOTERS TURN GEORGIA BLUE: Warnock & Ossoff To Prevail; Senate Control Will Swing To Democrats

Jan 6th, 2021 0 Comment
With a massive electoral turnout, Black voters led the way as Georgia–a former slave state, birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr., and home of some of the most brutal acts ... Continue Reading →

New Stimulus Deal May Include $600-700 Stimulus Checks: report

Dec 16th, 2020 0 Comment
Congress is discussing a new stimulus deal that may include stimulus payments to Americans–but at a small pocket rate of $600-700–much lower than the $1,200 payment ... Continue Reading →

Black Voters Wonder: What Does Biden Presidency Mean For Justice System Reform?

Dec 16th, 2020 0 Comment
In about 5 weeks, the United States will close the book on the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump, and open the book on the new Joe Biden era. And one of the most pressing ... Continue Reading →

Gators Basketball Star Keyontae Johnson Stable and Communicating, Parents Share

Dec 16th, 2020 0 Comment
Prayers went up across the nation when Florida Gators basketball star Keyontae Johnson horrifyingly collapsed mid-game earlier this month, with reports for several days indicating ... Continue Reading →

Could Covid Anxiety, PlayStation 5 Game System Shortages Have Something To Do With Increased Retail Store Brawls?

Dec 16th, 2020 0 Comment
Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages, shoppers are heading out to stores, hoping to snag last minute deals for Christmas gifts, like the super-popular, all-new PlayStation 5–which ... Continue Reading →

Throwback Thursdays…Jook Gal: Elephant Man: (feat. Bone Crusher, Lil’ John & Kiprich)

Dec 10th, 2020 0 Comment
Rewind back to 2003, when Jamaican dancehall rapper Elephant Man linked up with Lil Jon, Bine Crusher and Kiprich for a summer hit jam. Continue Reading →

Dionne Warwick Offers Slight Read At Wendy Williams

Dec 10th, 2020 0 Comment
Wendy Williams Credit: Wendy Williams Show Legendary singer Dionne Warwick took the time to slightly gather TV talk queen Wendy Williams over comments Wendy made about the “San ... Continue Reading →

Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive For Covid-19

Dec 10th, 2020 0 Comment
TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a post she shared on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/8pKdgCXY1z— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) ... Continue Reading →

Its K. Michelle vs. Black Twitter Over R. Kelly Tweet

Dec 9th, 2020 0 Comment
Songstress K. Michelle is not the household name she once was, but she still knows how to become a trending topic–and a target for the ire of Black Twitter–after she ... Continue Reading →

Tyler Perry Doles Out $16K A Month To House Fallen Preacher: report

Dec 9th, 2020 0 Comment
Billionaire movie mogul Tyler Perry is a friend in need and in deed, and has shelved out nearly $100,000 to house his homie, disgraced Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz, so that the preacher ... Continue Reading →

Rep. Marcia Fudge Tapped To Lead HUD: First Black Woman Chosen Since 70s; Will Lead Housing Agency As Covid Threatens To Leave Millions Homeless

Dec 9th, 2020 0 Comment
U.S. Rep Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) is the likely next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to reports. Fudge was selected by President-elect ... Continue Reading →

HAVE A SEAT: Eagles Bench Struggling Franchise QB Carson Wentz In Favor Of Jalen Hurts

Dec 8th, 2020 0 Comment
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-8-1, struggling mightily, and losing ground fast in an already subpar NFC East division being led right now by the suddenly relevant New York Giants ... Continue Reading →

Its No ‘Secret’: Singer Ann Marie Held On No Bail Charges In Alleged Hotel Shooting

Dec 8th, 2020 0 Comment
R&B singer Ann Marie is best known for her 2018 mega-hit song, “Secret”. But its not hush-hush where she’s sitting right now: Atlanta’s Fulton County ... Continue Reading →

Sen. Bernie Sanders Urges Relief Plan That Includes Stimulus Checks

Dec 8th, 2020 0 Comment
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders is working hard against a bi-partisan Covid relief plan that excludes direct stimulus payments to Americans whose finances have been crippled by ... Continue Reading →

Retired 4 Star General Set To Become First Black Defense Secretary In U.S. History

Dec 8th, 2020 0 Comment
A highly decorated 4 star general is set to make history as the first Black Defense Secretary in U.S. history, according to reports. President-elect Joe Biden is soon expected ... Continue Reading →
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