Georgia’s First Black Supreme Court Justice to Step Down
By The Associates Press ATLANTA (AP) — A jurist who became the first African American to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court plans to step down after serving three decades…
Magic Johnson’s Daughter Shares Scars from Home Invasion
On Thursday, Elisa Johnson, the daughter of NBA legend Magic Johnson, opened up about how she was severely impacted by escaping a home invasion last December. “As women, we tend…
Workers Restoring “Green Book” Motel Where MLK Stayed
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama motel that was featured in “The Negro Motorist Green Book” and provided a home for Martin Luther King Jr.…
Kirk Franklin Talks Flawed Church Leaders, Grieving His Late Father
Kirk Franklin may be a renowned songwriter known for proclaiming his love of the Lord, but the Grammy Award-winner has not shied away from speaking candidly about his flaws. From…
Woods Chooses Not To Enter Quail Hollow
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Masters champion Tiger Woods is not ready to get back to work. Woods did not enter the Wells Fargo Championship next week at Quail…
Famed Director John Singleton in a Coma Following Major Stroke
Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, 51, suffered a major stroke last week, CNN reports. The filmmaker has since fallen into a coma. The news network obtained court documents filed Thursday…
In Unusual Move, Police Hasten to Release Video of Shooting
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Facing protests and concerned about losing the community’s trust, Connecticut officials were unusually quick to release police body camera and surveillance…
Wendy Williams Hires Former TV Producer as Manager
Wendy Williams is making tons of changes in her personal and professional life. Weeks after filing for divorce from Kevin Hunter, Williams has reportedly replaced him as her manager. According…
Maryland’s Contest for House Speaker Takes Racial Turn
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A candidate in the race for a new speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates dropped out Friday and endorsed Del. Dereck Davis…
Luke James on Sensuality, New Music & Making a Perfect Wedding Song
Luke James recently sat down with EBONY to discuss the duality of his music, his upcoming album Black Light, and “I Want You” being a go-to wedding song. “I don’t…