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July 2, 2026 · source link ↗

‘This is Heartbreaking’: Danny Glover’s Daughter Started Noticing Something Was Wrong Long Before Doctors Had an Answer

Danny Glover, 79, made the shocking announcement about his health for the first time. The beloved “Lethal Weapon” star has slowly pulled back from the […] ‘This is Heartbreaking’: Danny Glover’s Daughter Started Noticing Something Was Wrong Long Before Doctors Had an Answer

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

‘We’re competing with Jordan?’ Angela Simmons reveals how Pastry Sneakers evolved into a $75M brand on par with Jordan Brand

The sneaker company launched by Simmons and her sister, Vanessa, became a staple in late-2000s and early 2010s fashion. Once

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

‘It Sneaks Up on You’: Tiffany Haddish Says a String of Losses Led to Her DUI Arrests as Prosecutors Fight Bid to Dismiss Her Case

Emmy- and Oscar-winning Tiffany Haddish is still fighting to clear her name after her life and career spiraled out of control. In 2022, the “Girls […] ‘It Sneaks Up on You’: Tiffany Haddish Says a String of Losses Led to Her DUI Arrests as Prosecutors Fight Bid to Dismiss Her Case

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

The Black Cookout Is An American Institution: Why It’s Important

The Black July 4 cookout celebrates family, community, and cultural heritage through food, music, and shared traditions.

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

Deion Sanders proclaims himself ‘cancer free’ one year after bladder cancer diagnosis

The Colorado head coach documented his journey on social media, including a lengthy hospital stay that had many skeptical he

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

94% of Gen Z Professionals Have Been Hurt By Career Advice on Social Media: Report

Young professionals are turning to Instagram and TikTok for more than just likes, fun, and entertainment — they’re using it for career advice, which many say has negatively impacted their...

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

Monroe Alise, Possibility, And The Power Of Staying Ready

Monroe Alise's life is evidence that the dream is not always loud when it begins; sometimes it starts with a long drive, a tired body, and a prayer.

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

How NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series gave BET its flowers for Black Music Month

The popular music program set out this June on a mission to honor an entity that has been a constant

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

Texas Schools To Require Students To Read Bible Verses

The Texas Board of Education approved a reading list that will require all of the state’s schools to teach several passages from the Bible.

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Not Blaming It on the Alcohol’: T-Pain Thought ‘The Masked Singer’ Would Be an ‘Awful’ Mistake Until It Became the Biggest Comeback of His Career

Florida rapper T-Pain shocked the world when he won the first season of the singing competition series, “The Masked Singer.” In 2019, he left the […] ‘Not Blaming It on the Alcohol’: T-Pain Thought ‘The Masked Singer’ Would Be an ‘Awful’ Mistake Until It Became the Biggest Comeback of His Career

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

Lauryn Hill closes unforgettable BET Awards tribute with powerful message

After becoming the first recipient of the Living Legend Icon Award, Hill celebrated individuality and reflected on a career that

June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

Mastering the art of visual displays for impactful storytelling

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June 29, 2026 · source link ↗

EducationUSA Offers Financial Assistance To Students In Nigeria Pursuing Higher Education

The program is administered by EducationUSA and provides guidance to international students interested in pursuing higher education in the US.

June 28, 2026 · source link ↗

Venus Williams And EZRA Team Up To Give 1,000 Young Professionals Free Career Coaching

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Venus Williams is partnering with digital coaching platform EZRA to help the next generation of professionals navigate the early stages of their careers. EZRA, a global...

June 28, 2026 · source link ↗

Nation’s First Black-Owned 18-Hole Golf Course Could Become A $292M Housing Community

Hamilton-based US Home LLC has proposed redeveloping the former Freeway Golf Course in Gloucester Township, New Jersey

June 28, 2026 · source link ↗

ON THIS DAY: 250 Years Of Black America

Claiming the greatest of all time started with heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Ali was a GOAT in the boxing ring and in everyday life. He stood on business in...

June 28, 2026 · source link ↗

BlessUp Rolls Founder Turns Weekly Sellouts Into Charlotte Cinnamon Roll Pop-Up Success

Maya Waiters, founder of BlessUp Rolls, announced June 15 that customers will now purchase the bakery's products at local events and markets

June 28, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Wait He Has Siblings?’: Obama’s Emotional Reaction with Sister at Mother’s Exhibit Has Folks Digging Into His Seven Siblings

Barack Obama has been all over social media timelines and TV screens due to the highly-anticipated opening of his Chicago-based presidential center — and fans […] ‘Wait He Has Siblings?’: Obama’s Emotional Reaction with Sister at Mother’s Exhibit Has Folks Digging Into His Seven Siblings

June 27, 2026 · source link ↗

Missy Elliott cries, Druski C-walks and Jermaine Dupri calls on Black creators to take control at Culture Creators brunch

The 10th annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch brought prayer, performance, humor and a clear reminder to protect

June 27, 2026 · source link ↗

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, Wife Of Louis Farrakhan, Dies At 90

Mother Khadijah and Louis Farrakhan would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in September of this year.

June 27, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Why Didn’t You Tell Me’: Nia Long Admits She Rejected a Mystery Man—Then Realized She’d Turned Away a Music Legend

Nia Long has been labeled a forever baddie, and as a result, she routinely turns down her fair share of men who show interest. However, […] ‘Why Didn’t You Tell Me’: Nia Long Admits She Rejected a Mystery Man—Then Realized She’d Turned Away a Music Legend

June 27, 2026 · source link ↗

ON THIS DAY: 250 Years Of Black America

The beginning of Affirmative Action comes into play thanks to Arthur Fletcher’s decision to revise the Philadelphia Plan, requiring contractors to lay bare their goals and timetable for minority hiring....

June 27, 2026 · source link ↗

Master Emotional Intelligence In Your Leadership Style

The art of leadership is a skill that takes time to master. But Chris A. Matthews, a marriage counselor and human resources professional, has given numerous public speaking engagements on...

June 26, 2026 · source link ↗

Barack Obama Opens Up About His Health: Here’s What He Said

The former president hopes to get his health in pristine shape, just like his 62-year-old wife, Michelle Obama, whom he praised for having great strength and flexibility.

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