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HBCU Wrestler Eugene Harney Earns Top Seed on Road to NCAA Championships

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Morgan State wrestler Eugene Harney is making history for HBCU wrestling after earning the No. 1 seed at 149 pounds heading into the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships. The Morgan State standout now sits in prime position to secure a berth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships, marking a major milestone not only for the […]

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Blair Underwood On Baring All In ‘Uncensored’ After 40 Years Of Primarily Keeping Work And Life Separate

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Blair Underwood has been a leading man for more than 40 years. The veteran actor has crossed genres and broken barriers through his roles, and he’s now opening up about his life and career in TV One’s latest episode of Uncensored. For the first time, the actor, husband and father shares deeply personal reflections about

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Hulu Drops First Trailer for “The Testaments,” the Next Chapter of The Handmaid’s Tale

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The first trailer and key art for Hulu’s upcoming series “The Testaments” have been released, and the series will expand the dystopian world created in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” “The Testaments” will be a drama series that premieres on April 8 with three episodes, then airs weekly. The series will be available on Hulu in the

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Anne Hathaway Drops Haunting Song “Burial” From Psychedelic Pop Opera Mother Mary

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A new track from the upcoming film “Mother Mary” has been released ahead of its theatrical release next month. “Burial,” performed by Oscar-winning Anne Hathaway, is part of the soundtrack for “Mother Mary,” a psychosexual pop opera created by David Lowery. The song was written by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, George Daniel, and Hathaway. The

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Britney Spears Arrested for DUI in California After Years of Fan Concern Over Her Wellbeing

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Pop princess Britney Spears has been busted on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County, California, according to law enforcement sources. According to reports, Spears, a famous American singer, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers in Ventura County, just northwest of Los Angeles, around 9:30 pm on Wednesday. According to jail records,

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CIAA Has Helped Revitalize Baltimore: Mayor Brandon Scott, Gov. Wes Moore Explain The City’s Renaissance

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For decades, Baltimore has often gotten an unfairly bad rap in the media, but ask any resident, and they’ll rebuke that notion. Outside of programs like The Wire, at least in pop culture, there hasn’t been much representation of Baltimore. And while the HBO drama remains a beloved series, its focus wasn’t necessarily positive. There’s

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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement With Pharmaceutical Company Over Stolen Cells

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The family of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951 and led to various medical advancements, has reached a settlement with pharmaceutical company Novartis for using her cells. Lacks’ cells have led to the development of polio and Covid-19 vaccines, as well as treatments for cancer, Parkinson’s disease and

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Keith Lee’s First Restaurant Investment Is In Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is poised to get the Keith Lee effect. The growing Asian-inspired fusion brand known for its bites, bowls and boba announced Tuesday that the food critic has signed on as an investor, calling the partnership a “major milestone” in its ongoing expansion and cultural momentum. The move marks Lee’s first business investment.

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Mayors’ Masked Ball Raises $550K to Support HBCUs and Students

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The 10th annual UNCF North Texas Mayors’ Masked Ball was a huge success, conducted on Feb. 7 at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas. With more than 650 guests in attendance, the event raised $550,000 in cash and in-kind donations, and featured various dignitaries, speakers, an awards presentation and more. The evening brought together a cross-section of

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Research Finds Racial and Economic Disparities in How States Distribute Student Financial Aid

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The Century Foundation recently published a new analysis tracking how some southern states fail to properly distribute student financial aid, finding that a high share of state grant dollars go to students from high-income families. According to the Century Foundation’s research, one of the worst states when it comes to effectively distributing financial aid is Mississippi, the

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