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NC Central sued by family of basketball player for wrongful death

The family of Devin Butts, a North Carolina Central basketball player who died suddenly in 2023, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university, alleging negligence and a failure to provide adequate medical care. Butts, 22, collapsed during an offseason workout and went into cardiac arrest, according to accounts from friends and witnesses. CPR […]

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Jamie Foxx Calls Diddy A ‘Nasty Motherf**ker’ Amid Trial: ‘For Black People, That Was Our Hero’

Jamie Foxx has a lot to say about disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs amid his ongoing sex trafficking trial. As Urban Hollywood 411 reported, Foxx appeared at The Comedy Store for the Netflix All-Star Comedy Night event on May 29.  What did Jamie Foxx say about Diddy? Foxx didn’t mince words when sharing his thoughts

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Deadly Tomato Recall Now Classified At Highest Level By FDA: Could They Be In Your Kitchen?

The Food and Drug Administration recalled deadly tomatoes in three Southern states early last month. However, the agency has now classified the alert as Class I, the highest level of contamination. Where did the affected tomatoes come from? The FDA announced the first of two tomato recalls on May 2 for potential salmonella contamination. Williams

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HBCU football classic in Las Vegas has streaming partner. It’s Black-owned

When Grambling and Jackson State face off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this season, they will do so with a familiar broadcast partner. HBCU Go TV, owned by the Byron Allen Media Group, has been tabbed to broadcast and stream the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic, the Classic’s organizers announced Tuesday. Allen Media Group’s

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Texas Southern athletic director faces sexual assault allegations

Texas Southern athletic director Kevin Granger has been placed on leave by the university following reports of a sexual assault lawsuit lodged against him. Houston television station KHOU 11 reported that Houston attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm is pursuing action against Granger, stating that a “Texas Southern University staff member accused Dr. Kevin Granger of asking

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What To Know About Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son Niko’s Death At 32

Niko McKnight, the son of controversial singer Brian McKnight, has died from cancer. The Grio reported that Brian McKnight’s brother, Claude, posted a TikTok video on May 29 confirming the news that Niko had passed away. Per Essence, it was later revealed that Niko was 32 years old and had Stage 4 colon cancer. “Niko

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‘Six Triple Eight’ Member Anna Mae Robertson Dies: WWII Hero Was 101

Anna Mae Robertson, one of the final living members of the esteemed “Six Triple Eight” military unit, has died at the age of 101. The surviving veterans and those who have passed away were able to be celebrated on a global scale thanks to Tyler Perry’s movie, The Six Triple Eight, which premiered on Netflix last

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DMV Scam Texts: Officials In Multiple States Send Out Warnings

Government officials in multiple states are warning residents about scammers who are sending malicious text messages to drivers. According to USA Today, the scammers are telling drivers that they have unpaid bills and their registration will be suspended if they don’t pay. What scam texts are DMV residents receiving? The DMV scam has been reported

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