Actress and philanthropist Maggie Smith has been a force within the British and American film worlds since the early 1950s. The Essex-born talent is best known for her timing and wit, helping her to win over the hearts of movie lovers everywhere. For Millennials, the 89-year-old is easily recognizable for her role in the Harry […]
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Blavity’s Shadow and Act has an exclusive preview of this week’s episode of TLC’s I Love a Mama’s Boy. The new season of the show focuses on “five mamas’ boys who are grappling with the competing affections of their coddling, spoon-feeding mothers,” as the network states. “If these men aren’t able to let go of
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In response to growing concerns about mental health, Johnson C. Smith University has unveiled the “Zen Den,” a tranquil space designed to provide respite from the pressures of college life. Located in the Edward E. Crutchfield Center for Integrated Studies, this meditation room aims to support students and faculty alike in managing stress during their
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After losing their mother, 41-year-old Gala Gilliam, on Aug. 19, Michigan State University student-athlete Armorion Smith is the legal guardian of his four younger siblings while studying criminal justice and playing college football as of Sept. 11. “My cards were given to me,” the 21-year-old defensive back told The Associated Press. “I didn’t choose my deck of cards.” As a result of their
Bad Boy Entertainment founder and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing a three-count federal indictment including charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. However, his legal troubles didn’t begin here but approximately a dozen lawsuits later. Read more…
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You may have heard of laughing gas or nitrous oxide before. The substance, which has been misused for recreational purposes for a while now, is being sold under a new name: Galaxy Gas. The Georgia-based vendor has been selling canisters of nitrous oxide with the intent of turning liquid cream into foamy desserts and beverages.
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As November and the presidential election continues to get closer, Vice President Kamala Harris is still leading in the polls. According to the latest average of national polls—collated by FiveThirtyEight—Harris has a 2.8-point lead over Trump. Read more…
Boosie Badazz is a hip-hop figure unafraid to share his thoughts on someone else’s lifestyle — however unpopular they may be. In one of his least popular outbursts, he received a lot of criticism from Black Twitter in 2023 for calling out Dwyane Wade for supporting his daughter Zaya, after she came out as a…
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As expected, tensions are rising as the primary election creeps closer. Even a simple lawn sign can trigger an opposing voter. Michigan police say they just arrested a man whose visceral reaction to a mere Kamala Harris flyer nearly cost someone’s life. Read more…
It’s a hard truth, but the LGBTQ+ community hasn’t always been accepted or respected by Black folks. Some of the discrimination comes from religious beliefs, while a big part of it is a lack of understanding. For comedian Tommy Davidson, the journey to understanding is something he’s still working on with his… Read more…
