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Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Black Men Build, a grassroots membership organization dedicated to empowering Black men and their families, has launched the New Men Tour initiative that is coming to a city near you. Amid a turbulent election season and heightened geopolitical tensions, the New Men Tour will host a series of “Men’s Circle” gatherings that will provide a safe space for Black men to address the unique challenges […]

Source: Ebet Roberts / Getty Forty years ago, Prince released Purple Rain to extraordinary acclaim. It was a stunning reception for a work that didn’t so much break the barrier that separates the sacred and the secular. It was more like he never acknowledged it; barriers were a foreign concept to Prince. And it’s not that he was the first to do it. The Black Diasporic Songbook is filled with […]

Auma Obama is pictured on Nov. 18, 2021. | Source: picture alliance / Getty An outpouring of tributes and praise on social media was being directed at former President Barack Obama’s half-sister after she and her daughter participated in protests that turned violent in Kenya’s capital city on Tuesday. During the protests centered on a proposal that raises taxes, Auma Obama and her daughter were shown live on TV being […]

Source: facebook / facebook A family is seeking answers after a Black Chicago woman disappeared in the Bahamas during a yoga retreat. According to AP, Taylor Casey, 41, went missing on June 19 while attending the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas, which was confirmed by her family in a news release. On June 21, a missing person report was issued by the Bahamas Police Force and a […]

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requested last week that a gag order against Donald Trump remain in place, alluding to the fact several threats have been made against those working on the case. The gag order, which has been in place since April, prevents Trump from issuing threats and attacking witnesses, jurors, court employees, and the relatives of New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan. As seen in Mediaite, […]

Source: JOHN LOCHER / Getty Keefe D will seek to prepare for his upcoming trial from the comfort of his home. He has asked to be set free on bail. As reported by The Grio the former Los Angeles gang leader has asked the presiding judge to let him out of jail while he waits for trial. On Thursday, June 20 his legal representatives formally submitted a request on the behalf of […]

Source: @julio_foolio / Instagram Charles Jones II, notably known as Julio Foolio, was shot and killed outside a Florida hotel. RELATED: Julio Foolio Shot & Killed At Florida Hotel After Reportedly Dropping His Location According to local outlet First Coast News, Julio Foolio, a Jacksonville, Florida native, was celebrating his birthday at various locations in Tampa, Florida. In attempt to bring the masses to his celebration, Julio made his location public information […]

Source: sanjagrujic / Getty Fireworks Are Hard On Pets, Consider Them This 4th Of July With 4th of July around the corner, it’s important for pet parents to understand and be prepared for some of the most common summertime safety risks, including fireworks and summer heat for their animals. According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal shelters tend to see an influx of lost pets on July […]

Source: David Settle / Radio One Two of the most recognized comedians in the world, Cedric The Entertainer & Anthony Anderson, made a special stop at Bar 5015 on Sunday (June 23). The dynamic duo hosted a Backyard BBQ party for their fans and the community that featured the comedians BBQ Sauces and cooking seasonings from their AC Barbeque line. Over 600 people showed up throughout the duration of the event […]