Arts and CultureThe Family of Pop Smoke’s Accused Killer Wants To ‘Speak Privately’ With His ParentsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 202105732 What could they possibly want to say?
EducationRae Carruth’s Son, Chancellor Lee Adams, Graduates From High SchoolAndrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021011117 Former North Carolina Panther Rae Carruth's son, Chancellor Lee Adams, graduated from high school against all odds.
Arts and CultureComedian Katt Williams, ‘There’s No Cancel Culture. Cancellation Doesn’t Have Its Own Culture’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 202106360 Comedian Katt Williams dropped facts in a recent interview.
Arts and CultureToni Braxton’s Youngest Son, Diezel Braxton-Lewis, Graduates From High SchoolCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021010253 Congratulations, Diezel!
EducationThree Mead High School Students Re-enacted George Floyd’s Death Using Black Face, Principal Resigned Shortly AfterChristian SpencerJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Christian SpencerJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021039002 "THESE KIDS NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS," Ana Carrillo added.
EducationTemple University Appoints Dr. Jason Wingard– The School’s First Black President In Its HistoryAndrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 10, 202102692 Wingard is poised to become the first Black president of Temple University in the school’s 137-year history.
BusinessJudge Dismisses Lawsuit Against McDonald’s By Black Franchise OwnersDerek MajorJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Derek MajorJune 10, 2021June 10, 202101674 A federal judge said plaintiffs failed to show McDonald's executives or managers treated Black store owners differently from non-Black owners.
NewsGeorge Girtman Facing 15 More Sex Crimes While Serving Out Life SentenceJeroslyn JoVonnJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnJune 10, 2021June 10, 202104020 One of his victims, Gail Gardner, finally got justice after 30 years.
Arts and CultureTyler Perry Comes Out Of Retirement To Revive Beloved Matriarch ‘Madea’ On NetflixCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 10, 2021June 10, 202105602 The next movie will be shot entirely at Tyler Perry Studios and is expected to be released on Netflix in 2022.
BusinessA Spelman College Alumna Has Been Named Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The OrchardAndrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 9, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneJune 10, 2021June 9, 202103520 Spelman alumna, Naledi Nyahuma Seck, is The Orchard's newest Diversity and Inclusion leader. Congrats, Naledi!