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Charlie Walker, who was the subject of a recent film starring Luke Cage‘s Mike Colter, has died at 89 years old.  In the 1960s, Walker led protests to open public construction jobs to Black contractors who were being excluded and deliberately discriminated and passed over for white truckers and white-dominated unions.  He later became one… Continue reading Charlie Walker, San Francisco’s Black Contractors’ Hero, Honored By Biopic Star Mike Colter In Light Of His Death

Fantasia is going to college decades after she dropped out of high school at age 14. According to Atlanta Black Star, the singer and The Color Purple actress announced her decision to go to college on Instagram Live.

The Sims 4 is making the game franchise’s most inclusive update yet! Mashable reports that the popular game has added several new features to make its characters more inclusive and representative of the world around us. The free update to the game includes the ability to add binders, top surgery scars, shapewear and other medical garments to… Continue reading ‘The Sims 4’ Makes Its Most Trans And Disability-Inclusive Move Yet By Adding Top Surgery Scars, Binders And More

In June 2022, Martin Lawrence joked during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he would try to get Eddie Murphy to pay if their children, Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy, marry. Murphy has now responded to the comment, and Lawerence must pay instead.

Eunice Dwumfour, a Republican city councilwoman from Sayreville, New Jersey, was found dead in her car. WABC-TV New York reports authorities found the 30-year-old with several gunshot wounds outside her home.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has revoked the membership of the former Memphis police officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. The organization states they will also be barred from any privileges awarded to active members.

The internet is reacting to Smokey Robinson wildin’ because of the name of his new album, Gasms. Why? Because of “Gasms,” not to mention its song titles. Twitter had a field day when music fans saw the nearly 83-year-old’s song titles, which include “How You Make Me Feel,” “I Wanna Know Your Body,” “Roll Around,” and the two… Continue reading Smokey Robinson’s Album Title ‘Gasms’ And Its Colorful Tracklist Ignites Twitter Firestorm: ‘Not This Being Real?’

To fans, she’s the Grammy Award-winning “Best Friend” performer, Doja Cat. But, to those who know her intimately, she’s Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini. In the February issue of Variety, Doja Cat let fans and readers in a bit more. The artist opened up about who she is and why she responds to trolls. If it was… Continue reading Doja Cat On Why She Likes Arguing With Trolls Online: ‘I’m A Messy B***h’

The family of Elijah McClain is outraged after learning one of the officers connected to his death has rejoined the force. The Sentinel Colorado reports the Aurora Police Department rehired Matthew Green on Jan. 10 as a patrol officer. The outlet stated Green was eligible for rehire as he is not one of the officers facing charges for the 23-year-old’s death.… Continue reading Elijah McClain’s Mother Slams Aurora PD After Rehiring Officer Who Threatened Him With A Dog Bite