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Amanda, Woman Who Struggled With Drug Addiction And Was Featured In YouTube Docuseries, Dies Of Natural Causes
A woman known only as "Amanda," from a YouTube documentary series has View
Sat, 15 May 2021 18:27:59 GMT
Nicki Minaj Speaks On Her Father Robert Maraj’s Passing For The First Time
Last night, Barbz went crazy after Nicki Minaj went on Instagram live with Young Money Cash Money alum Drake and dropped her famed Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 23:12:13 GMT
One month after volcano eruptions began in St. Vincent and thousands displaced, a long road to recovery
It’s been one month since the La Soufrière volcano in St.Vincent and the Grenadines began a series of explosive eruptions, displacing 20 percent of the population on this eastern Caribbean […] The post One month after volcano eruptions began in St. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 22:40:49 GMT
Comedian Ziwe Asked 4 Karens When’s The Last Time They Asked For A Manager. The Answers Are Exactly What You’d Expect.
Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh asked four random white women named Karen to recount the last time they asked to speak to a manager and the answers were hilarious. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:45:22 GMT
Palestine Is In The Midst Of A Humanitarian Crisis. Here’s Exactly What’s Happening.
Over the last two weeks, we have seen state sanctioned violence increase in Palestine. With reports of censorship, genocide and nonstop bombings from Israel, it is critical that we stand up and pay attention. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:21:07 GMT
Black Moms and Caretakers Aren’t Getting the Pay and Support They Deserve. Universal Child Care Can Help Change That
Like many Black women across the South, I come from a family of care workers. Nearly every woman on my mothers side of the family— my mother, aunts, grandmother, and […] The post Black Moms and Caretakers Aren’t Getting the Pay and Support They Deserve. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 20:56:57 GMT
‘I’ve Become Softer’: How Motherhood And A Two-Year Bout Of Postpartum Depression Changed ‘Bad Girl’ Tanisha Thomas
The original bad girl is back. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:18:21 GMT
These Are The 6 Best Sandals For Summer 2021
Perhaps the best thing about warm weather is the shoe options. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:39:10 GMT
One-on-One with Grammy and Oscar winner H.E.R
Kelly Wright sits down with Grammy and Acadamy Award winner H.E.R on new music and her very successful year. “I’ve been blessed to be able to do what I love and perform virtually and give people hope through music,” H.E.R said. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 03:28:19 GMT
Charles Blow & Marc Lamont Hill on GOP wanting to move on from Insurrection
Charles Blow and “Black News Tonight” host Marc Lamont Hill talk about Republicans’ efforts to have people move on from the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 03:14:06 GMT
Activists continue rallying for justice two years after Pamela Turner’s death at hands of police
By: Alyssa Wilson Activists are still calling for justice on the second anniversary of the day a Baytown police officer killed 44-year-old Pamela Turner. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:19:45 GMT
Family of Andre Hill awarded $10 million from city of Columbus
By: Alyssa Wilson The City of Columbus, Ohio has agreed to pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill. The 47-year-old Black man was shot and killed by former Columbus police officer Adam Coy in December. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:42:08 GMT
House Republicans elect Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Cheney
By: Alyssa Wilson House Republicans voted to replace Representative Liz Cheney with Representative Elise Stefanik as the House conference chair. The vote was conducted Friday, and Stefanik was appointed with a 134-46 vote. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:13:54 GMT
Fully vaccinated can drop the masks, skip social distancing
By ZEKE MILLER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:41:29 GMT
Japan expands virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan is further expanding a coronavirus state of emergency from six areas, including Tokyo, to nine as the government repeated its determination to hold the Olympics in just over two months. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:38:53 GMT
The unwitting are the target of COVID-19 falsehoods online
By ALI SWENSON and BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:36:22 GMT
Mayor Apologizes On Behalf Of City For Deadly Shooting On Historically Black Campus
Jackson, Mississippi, police killed two people at Jackson State College more than 50 years ago. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 21:23:19 GMT
Ludacris And Eudoxie Bridges Are Expecting A Baby
The couple, who are already parents, made the announcement on Instagram. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 19:10:15 GMT
'Bridgerton' Universe Expands With Upcoming Spinoff Focused On Young Queen Charlotte
The drama, which Netflix deemed its "biggest series ever," is about to get even bigger. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 17:04:14 GMT
Here's What Happened When I Told Congress The Black And Ugly Truth About Long COVID
This author is educating the public on the importance of including Black people in research on long-haul COVID-19. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 13:00:02 GMT
Looking Back On 20 Years At War In Afghanistan
Veterans reflect on the mission that America ignored — and that many of them are still paying for. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:01 GMT
Don Lemon Teases 'End Of An Era' At CNN But It's 'Not What You Think'
"Everybody calm down," the "CNN Tonight" anchor said in a video clarifying his on-air comments. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:11:39 GMT
Supercut Shows The Phrase Republicans Just Can’t Bring Themselves To Say
It’s the one thing “mysteriously absent from their vocabulary,” said “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:03:55 GMT
DACA Recipients Were 'Candid' With Biden About 'High Stakes' Of Immigration Reform
President Biden met with "Dreamers" at the White House to speak about the need for permanent protections for undocumented immigrants. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 23:43:11 GMT
Lil Reese Shot Again In Chicago, Twitter Shares Commentary
Breaking reports are coming in saying that Chicago rapper Lil Reese was once again shot in his hometown but is expected to survive. Details are still developing but local news outlets are covering the incident and handing out details as they come in. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 22:15:30 GMT
Women Leading The Change: Meet The Extraordinary Women Honorees Being Acknowledged At 2021 Urban One Honors
The 2021 third annual Urban One Honors will honor the accomplishments of dynamic Black 'women leading the change' in this year’s tribute show premiering this Sunday, May 16. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 16:54:12 GMT
NFL’s Scoring Algorithm Deems Black Players Less Cognitive Than Whites In Billion-Dollar Settlement Over Brain Injuries
NFL caught using race to discriminate against Black ex-players in a $1 billion lawsuit settlement over brain injuries View
Sat, 15 May 2021 16:08:45 GMT
Congratulations: Vanessa Bryant Carries On The Legacy Of Kobe Bryant At Hall Of Fame Exhibit
The Basketball Hall of Fame will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant for years to come. Vanessa Bryant taps into her mamba mentality and carries on the legacy of her better half, Kobe Bryant. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 15:39:00 GMT
NeNe Leakes Says She Thought Falynn-Fleeter Simon Guobadia Was Dating Porsha Williams’ Mother
NeNe Leakes is clearing the air following her congratulatory message for fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 15:08:00 GMT
California Woman Accidentally Destroyed $26 Million-Winning Lottery Ticket In The Washing Machine
A woman in California says she won a $26 million lottery...but she accidentally destroyed the winning ticket while doing some laundry. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 14:41:45 GMT
Nicki Minaj Responds To Rumors She Uses Cocaine During Sniffly IG Live: ‘I Wanna Make This Clear’
The new mom--who was sniffling a lot in the clip--went on to explain that she not only suffers from allergies, but she used to get sick very easily, and because of that, she has always stayed away from drugs like that. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 14:26:56 GMT
UNCENSORED: DMX Kicks Off TV One’s Exclusive 2-Night Special Event With The Late Rapper’s Final Interview
TV One will air a 2-night event of Uncensored with DMX's final interview on May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/7 C and a special tribute episode to the late rapper on May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/8 C. View
Sat, 15 May 2021 13:45:03 GMT
Nicki Minaj Speaks On Her Father Robert Maraj’s Passing For The First Time
Last night, Barbz went crazy after Nicki Minaj went on Instagram live with Young Money Cash Money alum Drake and dropped her famed Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 23:12:13 GMT
One month after volcano eruptions began in St. Vincent and thousands displaced, a long road to recovery
It’s been one month since the La Soufrière volcano in St.Vincent and the Grenadines began a series of explosive eruptions, displacing 20 percent of the population on this eastern Caribbean […] The post One month after volcano eruptions began in St. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 22:40:49 GMT
Palestine Is In The Midst Of A Humanitarian Crisis. Here’s Exactly What’s Happening.
Over the last two weeks, we have seen state sanctioned violence increase in Palestine. With reports of censorship, genocide and nonstop bombings from Israel, it is critical that we stand up and pay attention. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:21:07 GMT
Black Moms and Caretakers Aren’t Getting the Pay and Support They Deserve. Universal Child Care Can Help Change That
Like many Black women across the South, I come from a family of care workers. Nearly every woman on my mothers side of the family— my mother, aunts, grandmother, and […] The post Black Moms and Caretakers Aren’t Getting the Pay and Support They Deserve. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 20:56:57 GMT
‘I’ve Become Softer’: How Motherhood And A Two-Year Bout Of Postpartum Depression Changed ‘Bad Girl’ Tanisha Thomas
The original bad girl is back. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:18:21 GMT
These Are The 6 Best Sandals For Summer 2021
Perhaps the best thing about warm weather is the shoe options. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:39:10 GMT
Yara Shahidi Explores Her Heritage With New Adidas Collection
This season, Adidas Originals and Yara Shahidi have come together to present a two-part collaborative footwear and apparel collection. View
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:11:52 GMT
Go Off, Sis! Mo’Nique Is Dancing Her Heart Out In The Name Of Fitness
Actress and comedienne Mo’Nique never shies away from living in the moment and sharing her truth, and her fans love her for it. For the past few years, Mo’Nique has […] The post Go Off, Sis! View
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:06:30 GMT