NBA Hall of Famer and Louisiana State University alumnus Shaq O’Neal has announced plans to become an early investor in a proposed $400 million arena on LSU’s Baton Rouge campus, a venue he says the university and city “deserve.” Shaquille O’Neal revealed his intentions on 22 August, voicing support for the project’s developer, Oak View […]
The California African American Museum (CAAM) is set to host a lively finale for Black Business Month, bringing together a citywide scavenger hunt and a free pop-up market celebrating local Black-owned businesses. Organised by Prosperity Market founders Kara Still and Carmen Dianne, the month-long event has featured an interactive treasure map highlighting more than 120 […]
Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced to 30 days of house arrest for a March 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall, where he fired at two men he said had stolen his truck, phone, and sports memorabilia. Under the ruling by Judge Michael Schwartz of Pierce County Superior Court, the 55-year-old will also serve […]
Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a patio on 14 August, and her cause of death remains under investigation. Sharon Chuter was best known as the founder of Uoma […]
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to a new film exploring the pivotal moments that led Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move the studio will hope continues its recent run of box office success. The project, titled With The 8th Pick, is the work of screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen […]