Twitch star Kai Cenat has set a new platform benchmark and renewed attention on his pledge to build a $5 million school in Nigeria. During Mafiathon 3, a month-long subathon, Cenat became the first creator to surpass 1 million active subscribers—a milestone reached on day 27 of the continuous stream. He marked the achievement by […]
Brownsville, Tennessee, has quietly celebrated Tina Turner for years. On Sept. 27, the city unveiled a new tribute cast in bronze: a life-size statue of the Rock ’n’ Roll icon near Carver High School, across from Heritage Park and a short drive from Nutbush, where she grew up. Designed by Atlanta-based sculptor Fred Ajanogha, the […]
In today’s digital world, disinformation has become a powerful weapon—especially against Black communities. From voter suppression campaigns to misleading health narratives, false content spreads quickly online, eroding trust and silencing voices. To fight back, Onyx Impact has launched the Information Integrity Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to counter digital lies and defend Black truths with […]
A California man, Tyson Mayfield, has been sentenced to 27 years to life in prison following a successful appeal by prosecutors who argued that his original sentence was too lenient. The sentence comes after Mayfield made racist threats against a pregnant Black woman, an offense prosecutors deemed to be motivated by hate. Initial Plea Deal […]
Reebok and WNBA star Angel Reese are set to expand their collaboration with the release of a new sneaker paying tribute to the city of Baltimore and its NFL team, the Ravens. The Reebok Angel Reese 1 will officially debut on September 18 in three colorways, Diamond Dust, Receipts Ready, and Mebounds. On Wednesday, Reese […]
