Public Figures
A statue commemorating the life and legacy of trailblazing abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled at Philadelphia’s City Hall.
The Fugees Forced To Cancel 25th Reunion Tour In more unfortunate cancellation news, The Fugees have now announced they will be canceling their reunion tour due to what? You guess it, COVID. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel were set to finally reunite for a 12 city international tour to celebrate the […]
Nick Cannon Opens Up About His Insecurities Nick Cannon is opening up about his insecurities on a panel full of his buddies. The Nick Cannon Show recently held a panel of seven men, including Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Chris Distefano, Rip Michaels, and Dr. Ish Major, a board-certified psychiatrist and relationship expert, where they […]
Cardi B Covering Funeral Costs For Victims Of Bronx Fire Cardi B is lending a helping hand in the tune of thousands of dollars to pay for the funeral and burial costs of those killed in the most recent devastating Bronx building fire. The fire made headlines when 17 people were killed ranging from […]
The fashion world is mourning the loss of international fashion trailblazer André Leon Talley. He was 73 years old.
R. Kelly’s Attorney’s Wants Out, Again! This isn’t the first time they’ve asked to be recused from the federal case but perhaps it will be the last time. Attorneys Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard have officially filed to withdraw from the case. Greenberg told CNN back in June that he felt that Kelly was […]
Tulsa Pastor Mike Todd is trending nationwide after footage of him spitting in a man's face, and rubbing it in, went viral. It goes without saying that Twitter had plenty of thoughts, mostly about putting hands on the man of the cloth.
Today we honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A national holiday was declared for the former minister and civil rights movement leader with a huge statue on the national mall, not far from his famous “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Essence Magazine's 2021 filmmaker to watch, Lawerence "LAW" Watford has secured rights to the book The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age by Patrick Parr. To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and the federal holiday, read more about how Watford plans to adapt the book for television.
Ninety-one years (91), January 15, 1929 since birth and Fifty-four (54) years since Dr. Martin Luther King’s departed this life and his soul stirring words and writings remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were when he lived. Honor Dr. King’s lasting legacy by sharing 30 of his most inspiring quotes. All of them […]
Coach Unseld Jr. along with three players, including All-Star Bradley Beal, are currently out due to coronavirus.
The gruesome 1955 lynching of Black teen Emmett Till ignited a civil rights movement led by his mom, Mamie Till-Mobley, and now both will soon be recognized by the Senate for their pain & suffering after a bill was passed to posthumously award them with the Congressional Gold Medal.
