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Marcellus Williams. | Source: Image courtesy of Marcellus’ legal team Missouri on Tuesday night executed a Black man who was serving a prison sentence for a murder in which the DNA evidence raised questions about his innocence. Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, 55, was killed via lethal injection for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, a reporter with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper, during a burglary. He was pronounced dead at 6:10 […]

Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon Dash It looks like interest in purchasing Dame Dash’s stake in Roc-A-Fella Records might actually pick up. The State of New York has gotten involved in the situation and refuted Jay-Z’s claims that the crown jewel of Roc-A-Fella Records catalogue, Reasonable Doubt, would revert back to him in a mere seven years. According to TMZ, the City of New York has taken issue […]

Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty   Throughout history, Black women have played a crucial yet often overlooked role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. With their hard work and determination, their contributions extend beyond traditional diplomatic spheres, influencing international relations, immigration, global security, and humanitarian efforts.  As leaders, protectors and visionaries, Black women in diplomacy have undoubtedly paved the way for future generations to build the future of America they hope […]

Source: Rolart Studio / Getty On Friday (Sept. 20), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home, needle-free flu vaccine. As reported by WRAL, the option will not be available for this flu season. However, some experts hope that the needle-free option without a doctor’s appointment or pharmacy visit will encourage more people to stay protected. “I think that’s good news,” said Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a primary care […]

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures / Warner Bros. While we await word on a third installment to Marvel’s Black Panther, director Ryan Coogler has been keeping himself busy with a new project that delves into the supernatural and takes place during the 1930s Jim Crow era (talk about a double whammy). On Tuesday, September 24, Warner Bros. released the first trailer to Coogler’s upcoming film Sinners, and if you were a fan […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty / Rapper T.I. and Tiny Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, secured a massive $71 million payout in their lawsuit against the maker of the popular L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls. Spotted on TMZ Hip Hop, the “U Don’t Know Me” crafter and his wife got richer after a jury sided with them in their lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment following a week-long trial. […]

Source: Alex Goodlett / Getty NBA star Tyrese Maxey has managed to keep his private life out of the public eye, but now a public appearance with a mystery lady has inquiring minds wondering: Who is Tyrese Maxey dating? Who is Tyrese Maxey’s Girlfriend? Sixers Guard Tyrese Maxey is rumored to be dating Lavender Briggs, a Women’s basketball player for the University of Maryland. View this post on Instagram A […]

Brittany Stokes of McDonough holds a sign calling for Georgia state officials to halt the scheduled execution of convicted cop killer Troy Davis at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia, on September 21, 2011. | Source: ERIK S. LESSER / Getty Saturday marked the 13-year point since the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis despite increasing suspicions of his innocence following his conviction for killing an off-duty police […]

Source: Anna Pismenskova / Getty The air is a little crisper. The days are a little shorter. And this is all just the beginning. Sunday was the first day of fall – even though many may not have been able to tell based on recent weather. So, many are asking, “When do we turn back the clocks?” If you think days are shorter now just wait until November 3rd. That’s […]