Thomas Berkley (1915–2001)
Attorney, newspaper publisher, and world-class athlete Thomas Lucius Berkley was born Thomas Lucius Berkley on August 9, 1915, in DuQuoin,…
Americans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
According to a new Gallup poll, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low…
Beyoncé Breaks Records as the Most RIAA Certified Female Artist in History
Source: MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO / GettyBeyoncé has officially claimed the title of the most RIAA-certified female artist in history,…
Arts Council England to face scrutiny as government announces new review
Hodge was member of parliament for Barking, London, from 1994 to 2024Official portrait of Margaret Hodge, courtesy of UK ParliamentThe…
Michelle Obama shares her family’s tropical holiday traditions and her secret to gift shopping
“I’m the one that makes Christmas happen,” says Michelle Obama, giving a glimpse of how the holidays work in the…
We need to talk about being in the ‘sandwich generation’
Taking care of your own kids and responsibilities is hard. Caring for aging parents at the same time is even…
Infamous D.C. Drug Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dead At 60
Rayful Edmond, a notorious drug kingpin whose operation terrorized the Washington, D.C. streets at the height of the so-called “Crack…
An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney is the fifth American given a gene-edited pig organ, freeing her from eight years of dialysis.NEW YORK (AP)…
Former NFL Pro Bowler Michael Vick to become the head football coach at Norfolk State University
Vick is the latest former NFL star to take over a head coaching position at an HBCU.Former NFL Pro Bowler…
Camille Claudel sculpture discovered in abandoned Paris apartment
La Jeunesse et L’Age Mûr by Camille ClaudelCourtesy of Philocale. Photo: Luc Paris A rare version of a famous bronze…
Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her
A petition filed by Megan Thee Stallion seeks to prevent Tory Lanez from using third parties to continue the same…
Rayful Edmond, notorious DC drug kingpin, dies in federal custody at 60
At the height of his criminal empire, Rayful Edmond was known as the “king of cocaine” in Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON (AP)…
Minnesota Vikings Open Monday Night Football With Randy Moss Tribute Following Cancer Diagnosis
Source: Michael Owens / GettyAmid Randy Moss‘ recently announced cancer diagnosis, he now knows that his Minnesota Vikings family is…
The Outlawz Member Recalls Afeni Shakur Taking Tupac Off Life Support, ‘He Probably Could Have Lived’
December 17, 2024Young Noble of The Outlawz reveals that Afeni Shakur made the decision to take Tupac Shakur off life…
Travis Hunter and his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, should take notes from Katt Williams — haters are gonna hate; you have to live your life
OPINION: The young couple has found themselves in the crosshairs of social media for various reasons. This is just the…
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes Emerges As The Voice Of Reason After Deadly School Shooting In Wisconsin
Source: Scott Olson / GettyMadison Police Chief Shon Barnes has become a guiding light and voice of reason in the…
Naomi Beckwith named artistic director of Documenta in 2027
Beckwith is currently the deputy director and chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumNaomi Beckwith, Kassel 2024. Photo: Nicolas…
Juju Watkins Part of Unrivaled’s Star-Studded $35 Million Series A Investment Round
December 18, 2024According to Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell, Watkins wanted to make an investment in the basketball league. Unrivaled, the…
Jay-Z Responds To Rape Accuser After Woman Says She Made “Mistakes”
Source: Alex Livesey – Danehouse / GettyJay-Z has responded to a Jane Doe who accused him and Sean “Diddy” Combs…
In Alabama, plans to preserve the last transatlantic slave ship are taking shape
Workers assess the state of timbers from the wreck of the Clotilda, which was scuppered in the Mobile River in…
Miss France Crowns Oldest Winner At Age 34 After Rule Change Allows More Mature Women To Compete
December 18, 2024The newest Miss France, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, is from the French Caribbean island of Martinique.There’s a new and more…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry give a new glimpse of their children on their holiday card
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reveal their annual holiday card, with a recent photo of children Archie and Lilibet.It’s that…
Incident At Jamie Foxx’s Birthday Party Caused By ‘Jackass’ Crew Members
Source: Courtesy / NetflixWe now have more details about the mishap at Jamie Foxx’s birthday. The incident was apparently caused…
New York's Pace African and Oceanic Art gallery closes
A display of works from Pace African and Oceanic Art on Pace Gallery's stand at Frieze Masters 2014. Photograph by…
Trump’s New Economic Policies Could Have A Detrimental Impact On Black Businesses, Yet Some Opportunities May Exist
December 17, 2024Black businesses could possibly see their growth hindered by Trump’s economic agenda on many fronts.A sizeable 24% of…
Saudi Arabia to give €50m towards Centre Pompidou refurbishment
Both developments are part of a new bilateral ten-agreement package between the two countriesMaurizio/Adobe StockSaudi Arabia will give €50m towards…
‘I love that about you’: Kamala Harris urges ‘impatient’ young leaders to ‘stay in the fight’
Though Harris briefly stepped away from the spotlight in the days after the election, she has emerged in a series…
After Welcoming Killer Daniel Penny, Trump Calls Support For CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione ‘A Terrible Thing’
Donald Trump delivers remarks alongside SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (R) and Trump’s choice for Secretary of Commerce, Cantor Fitzgerald, Chairman…
The second installment of ‘Wicked,’ slated for 2025, gets new title
Cynthia Erivo will reprise her role as Elphaba in “Wicked: For Good,” previously known as “Wicked: Part 2.”“Wicked” fans have…
Drone sightings lead to airspace shutdown at Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport
More suspected drone sightings occur in the eastern U.S. as elected officials intensify efforts to identify and stop the mysterious…
Michael Vick In Talks With Norfolk State, Sacramento State About Head Coaching Position
Source: Ryan Hunt / GettyAccording to reports, Michael Vick, a former NFL and Virginia Tech standout quarterback, said Monday that…
Former University Of Michigan DEI Officer Considers Legal Action After Being Fired For Alleged Antisemitic Remarks
December 17, 2024Something isn’t right here…..The attorney of a former top DEI officer at the University of Michigan said their…
Fans react to first teaser trailer for CBS’ new all-Black daytime soap ‘Beyond the Gates’
CBS’ upcoming “Beyond the Gates” will be the first Black soap opera to air on daytime television in 35 years.CBS…
Shirley Chisholm, 1st Black Congresswoman, To Be Honored With Congressional Gold Medal Act
December 17, 2024President Biden signed the bipartisan legislation on Dec. 12 to honor the first Black congresswoman. Shirley Chisholm will…
Beloved Poet Nikki Giovanni Will Be Laid to Rest in Cincinnati
Source: Jackson State University / GettyYolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., one of the most influential Black authors and activists of…
Lil Wayne Reportedly Spoke To Kendrick Lamar About Super Bowl Performance
December 17, 2024‘I’ve spoken to him and I wished him all the best and told him he better kill it’…
Michael Vick In Talks With Norfolk State, Sacramento State To Take Head Coaching Position
December 17, 2024The former NFL quarterback has never coached a team beforeFormer NFL quarterback Michael Vick reportedly has two colleges…
Big Latto’s Furry Louis Vuitton Miniskirt Is On The Top Of Our Christmas List
Source: Prince Williams / GettyBig Latto is on the cover of Ebony’s December issue – and the girlies are gagging.…
Senate Investigation Says Amazon Manipulates Injury Data in ItsWarehouses
December 17, 2024The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) released its findings following an 18-month investigation…
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Supreme Court justice to perform on a Broadway stage
U.S Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut in a special performance in “& Juliet.”U.S. Supreme Court…
Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
State and local governments decide how widely to offer school bus service. Lately, more have been cutting back. CHICAGO (AP)…
Cardi B & Offset Run Into Each Other At The Club
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzAfter a pretty messy weekend between Cardi B and her estranged hubby, Offset, it seems like…
Saudi Arabia launches digital art institute as part of $62.2bn Diriyah complex
Visitors to Diriyah Art Futures experience artist Peter Kogler's installation Untitled (2023) Courtesy Ministry of CultureSaudi Arabia continues to pour…
Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel on military aid and human rights
Tuesday’s lawsuit is part of a last push on the outgoing Biden administration to limit U.S. military support to Israel…
Trump says he’s a ‘believer’ in polio vaccine, and other news conference takeaways
On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging news conference, taking questions from reporters for the first time since winning…
Gift Guide For The Last Minute Shoppers Vibing Their Way Through The Holiday Season
Source: Prostock-Studio / GettyThere are two types of people in this world: Those who do their holiday shopping during the…
Banksy posts mysterious mother and child work on Instagram
After just an hour, the post had garnered over 350,000 likes and 2,000 commentsVia InstagramBanksy posted a mysterious work today…
Dunbar Apartments, Harlem, New York (1926- )
Named after the famous poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, the Dunbar Apartments, also known as the Paul Laurence Dunbar Garden Apartments…
Top 10 Kid Christmas Songs Of All-Time
Source: Deagreez / GettyChristmas as a child is pure magic, and a big part of that wonder comes from the…
Strike at Seattle Art Museum ends as visitor services staff ratify first contract
Striking workers rallied daily outside the Seattle Art Museum's main building in downtown Seattle (it also operates the Olympic Sculpture…
ABC News Settles Donald Trump Defamation Lawsuit For $15M
ABC News has sparked the ire of many on social media after reports went wide that the network settled a…
Blessing Adeyemi ‘Yemi’ Mobolade (1979- )
The first Black mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Blessing Adeyemi (popularly known as Yemi) Mobolade was born in Lagos, Nigeria…
OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification
December 17, 2024‘Hey Ya’ was off the now-beloved Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, the 2003 double album.Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast has achieved…
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Prosecutors have said there should be some accommodation for his upcoming presidency, but they insist the conviction should stand.A judge…
3 More Men File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Diddy
Source: Christopher Polk / GettyThree more accusers who are male have come forward with sexual assault lawsuits against Diddy, who…
A brush with… Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset — podcast
Over the past 30 years the duo have created work that is playful, or even mischievous at times© Elmgreen &…
Now Is The Time To Seize The Opportunity For Bold Innovation
December 17, 2024The job market will likely continue to tighten as we head into 2025.Written By Gayle Jennings O’ByrneDespite what…
(1967) Reitman v. Mulkey
387 U.S. 369 (1967)REITMAN ET AL.v.MULKEY ET AL.No. 483.Supreme Court of United States.Argued March 20-21, 1967.Decided May 29, 1967.CERTIORARI TO…
Grammys Withdraw J-Kwon’s Nomination For Shaboozey’s ‘Tipsy’ Remake
December 16, 2024J-Kwon won’t receive a physical Grammy if Shaboozey takes home a win for “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”J-Kwon had…
3 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
A youth opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing two people and injuring several others.MADISON,…