Thirty years ago, Whitney Houston made history as the first major Western recording artist to perform in the newly unified, post-apartheid nation of South Africa, following President Nelson Mandela’s historic election win. Over a three-concert series to celebrate the occasion, Houston would perform in front of more than 200,000 attendees, unifying a nation unlike ever […]
The 2025 Grammy nominations were announced on Friday, with women dominating several top categories. Beyoncé leads this year’s nominations with 11 and becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Queen Bey has long competed for Album of the Year but consistently come up short — a topic she addressed in her song “Sweet Honey Buckin’” from
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If you’re an avid fan of the UFC, you’ve certainly heard the name Jon Jones, as the prolific fighter currently holds the title of UFC Heavyweight Champion. UFC head honcho Dana White has frequently sang the MMA fighter’s praises in recent weeks, and he’s the subject of Netflix’s newest sports docu-series, The Cage, meaning all
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It was a normal Monday work day for Darrell Sheriff. The 41-year-old was working his regular shift as a private contractor in Mississippi when on Nov. 4, a freak accident resulted in his horrific death. – Phenix S Halley Read More Read more…
When actor Shemar Moore isn’t catching criminals on his hit CBS series “S.W.A.T,” he likes to unwind in his Southern California home. Moore enjoys his privacy, but he recently let the folks from PEOPLE inside his crib for their Hollywood at Home series – and of course, we had to check it out. – Angela
The defending SWAC champion Grambling Tigers are already putting teams on notice, starting with No. 24-ranked Ole Miss Friday night. The Tigers held an eight-point halftime lead, but the Rebels rallied for a close 66-64 victory. Grambling fell to 1-1, while it was the season opener for Ole Miss. Grambling trailed 20-18 midway through the
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Donald Trump has secured a second presidential term and will most likely enact Project 2025, a 920-page policy document devised by the conservative Heritage Foundation that outlines a far-right Christian agenda. The plan will dismantle educational opportunities for Black people, go after LGBTQ+ protections, cut… Read more…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we’ve heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest. – Jared Alexander Read More Read more…
There’s so many great things about being Black, but one of the most powerful is our resilience. In times of trouble and defeat, Black folks always manage to hold our heads high and come back stronger than ever. Read more…
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Following the 2024 presidential election, Black Americans, especially Black students, are receiving racist text messages. According to The Associated Press, the anonymous messages were sent to many younger folks, including middle schoolers, high school and college students, and reported in Alabama, California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, leading to investigations by the FBI and other agencies. The
