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An East Texas firefighter has ended his family’s century-long streak of having only sons. Montgomery County firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, were overjoyed at their recent gender reveal to learn they’re expecting a baby girl. Due in March, she will be the first daughter born into the Sherman family in 108 years. “I […]

Dorian Johnson, the man who was with Mike Brown when an officer fatally shot him, has died in a shooting. CNN confirmed Johnson was shot and killed in the early morning of Sept. 7 in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting occurred less than a mile from where Mike Brown, his friend, was killed in 2014. Present […]

As the Trump appointee of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, targets select Democratic adversaries of the president with mortgage fraud investigations, new details are emerging about the alleged mortgage fraud involving Pulte’s own family members. On Sept. 8, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) opened an investigation into Pulte, citing concerns […]

Black Fashion Fair is ensuring Black fashion and beauty creatives receive the recognition they deserve with a newly launched symposium that spotlights and celebrates their contributions. Held on Sept. 6, right ahead of the start of New York Fashion Week, Black Fashion Fair’s one-day symposium brought together designers, photographers, beauty leaders, and more for panel […]

Yeleen Beauty Makerspace has changed the game for small beauty brand owners in the Washington, D.C. area. The makerspace now reigns as D.C.’s first-ever manufacturing hub for independent beauty brands. In the 3,000-square-foot facility, brands can scale their operations. It aims to help entrepreneurs elevate their business from their backyards, hosting the entire business process. […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James says she will intervene in a legal fight brewing over the ban on abortion pills in Texas. James’s decision comes a little more than a month after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York county court for refusing to file a six-figure judgment against a doctor accused […]

President Donald Trump seemingly made light of domestic violence as he defended his takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Trump downplayed acts of domestic violence as “much lesser” crimes. He suggested that D.C. officials exaggerated crime rates by including these types of incidents. Trump made the unfounded claim as he emphasized the alleged “success” of reducing […]

50 Cent said a Paid in Full TV series that’ll team him up with fellow rapper Cam’ron, is in the works. The G-Unit mogul made the announcement Sept. 8 on Instagram. “I now have the rights to PAID IN FULL, I’m developing it into a premium TV show,” 50 Cent wrote of the 2002 cult […]

Charleston White, internet agent provocateur and YouTuber, disparaged an HBCU while visiting for a structured debate.  While at Tougaloo College in Alabama, White appeared to have an outburst while debating with students. During his mini-rant, White expressed his disdain for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  Video clips circulated online show White dismissively stating, “F** racism, […]

Taraji P. Henson is all about creating her own brand empire. The renowned actress has revealed her new era in the wine industry, debuting a sweet red blend in her latest collaboration with Seven Daughters Moscato. Right before the leaves start to fall, Henson is getting her fans ready for the weather change with this […]

Angel Reese is the latest investor in TOGETHXR, the media and e-commerce company founded by her peers in women’s sports. Reese will join the ownership cohort comprised of sports legends such as former soccer star Alex Morgan, professional snowboarder Chloe Kim, former WNBA player Sue Bird, and Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel. Through TOGETHXR, The Chicago […]

The President of the United States appeared at the U.S. Open in New York City, sparking boos from the fans in attendance, as paying fans had an elongated wait to enter the Arthur Ashe Stadium due to the enhanced security measures implemented for President Trump’s visit. Various reports circulated through the media stating that the […]