Former Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivered a blunt assessment of America’s political system during a wide-ranging conversation on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on July 30. Appearing on the CBS late-night show, Harris said the nation’s democracy is “fragile” and argued that the current system is failing to protect […]
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is preparing for her first leading film role as she steps into the shoes of rock and roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios biopic, “Rosetta.” The project marks a significant milestone for Lizzo, who is not only starring but also producing the film, aiming to shine […]
A rare basketball card featuring NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan is on track to make auction history, with bids expected to soar as high as $6 million. The one-of-a-kind 2007 Upper Deck dual Logoman card, signed by both Bryant and Jordan and featuring game-used jersey patches from each icon, has become a centerpiece […]
Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures. Howard Thompson, known professionally as Hitman Howie Tee, has died at age 61. Details surrounding his passing have not been made public. Born in England to Jamaican parents and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee became a quiet force behind some of the […]
A new nationwide poll suggests that American attitudes towards racial discrimination and workplace diversity are shifting, as fewer US adults now believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination. The survey, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that 45% of adults feel Black Americans face […]