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Five of Floyd Mayweather’s Biggest and Best Fights

Floyd “Money” Mayweather cemented his legacy in the sport through a series of high-profile bouts. As a five-weight world champion and four-time lineal champion, Mayweather, formerly known...

Vanessa Bryant Gifts LA Dodgers Exclusive Kobe Footwear on Mamba Day

On April 13, commemorated as “Mamba Day” in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Bryant’s final NBA game anniversary, Vanessa Bryant, his widow, presented the Los Angeles...

Ricardo Lockette, Former NFL Player, Arrested on Charges of Gun Possession and Vehicle Theft

A former NFL player, Ricardo Lockette, found himself in legal trouble on April 10 in Georgia. The charges against him included possession of a stolen vehicle, along with possessing a firearm, among...

Black Maternal Health: What You Must Know Before Giving Birth

The urgent crisis of Black maternal health in America demands immediate attention.  Shockingly, Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared...

Faith Ringgold, Who Revealed the Beauty of Black Culture to the World Through Her Art, Passes Away at 93

Faith Ringgold, a talented artist known for her beautiful quilts that tell stories about Black American life, passed away at 93 on April 13 at her home in New Jersey. Besides quilts, Ringgold also...

Tia Mowry Opens Up: From Divorce to Dating, New Reality Series Chronicles Her Journey

Tia Mowry steps into the spotlight as a newly single mother of two, as she documents her journey in an upcoming reality series. Dubbed “Tia Mowry: My Next Chapter,” the show is slated to...

Willow Smith Sci-Fi ‘Black Shield Maiden’ Set to be Released This May

Black Shield Maiden, the sci-fi fantasy novel authored by Willow Smith, is set to grace bookshelves come May.  Co-written by Jess Hendel and published by Penguin Random House, the same powerhouse...

The Dark Controversial Life of OJ Simpson

Many refer to OJ Simpson as a monster for the death of his best friend Ron Goldman and ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. His involvement in the infamous ‘Trial of the Century’ and the dramatic...

Hennessy Debuts New “Made for More” Campaign with Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris

Hennessy has just rolled out its fresh campaign, “Made for More,” starring Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris. The campaign aims to showcase the versatility of Hennessy through five quirky...