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Bruce Pearl, the head coach of the Auburn Tigers, on March 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.  | Source: Andy Lyons / Getty A social media post from the white head coach of one of the top men’s college basketball programs in the nation has sparked calls for Black players he’s recruiting to consider being student-athletes elsewhere. Auburn University head coach Bruce Pearl’s fateful commentary on Monday morning offered a sharp […]

Source: Derek White / Getty WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark initiative to nurture the next generation of journalists and activists, Roland S. Martin, acclaimed journalist and founder of Black Star Network, has proudly announced that 12-year-old content creator and political activist, Knowa De Baraso, will be given his own show on the network. Known for his articulate activism, Knowa’s new show on Black Star Network aims to […]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty The sounds and thrills of college bands gets no bigger than this: From special performances by Boosie Badazz and Muni Long to a moving Beatking tribute, the 2024 National Battle of the Bands was definitely one to remember. It all went down at Houston’s NRG Stadium on August 25th, as college students, alums and band lovers gathered to see top HBCU […]

Source: Rick Diamond / Getty DETROIT, MI- August 23, 2024 — 5x Grammy Award-winning artist Karen Clark Sheard has just released her new album, Still Karen. This album is one of her most versatile projects yet, and fans are sure to love the final product.  Executive produced by Pharrell Williams and J. Drew Sheard II, this body of music will give fans all of the nostalgic feels of Sheard’s first […]

Source: Lester Cohen / Getty Rapper Lil Baby found himself in big trouble after being arrested for possessing an illegal weapon in Las Vegas. According to TMZ, the rapper (birth name Dominique Jones) was arrested Monday night (Aug. 26) for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, which is a felony. He was taken into custody at the Clark County Detention Center, where he was being held on a $5,000 bail. […]

Donald Trump looks under his podium during a commercial break in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. | Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty You can tell Donald Trump doesn’t have any real friends. If Trump had any real friends in his circle, they would be telling him what a weak, whiny, insecure, cowardly little scaredy-cat he comes off as when he launches […]

Source: Lorado / Getty UPDATED: Aug. 26, 2024 The relationship between Black people and dogs is a multifaceted one, deeply rooted in history and shaped by a complex combination of cultural, social, and systemic factors. While dogs have been beloved companions in many Black households across the world, it’s important to remember as the U.S. observes National Dog Day that the history of Black people’s interactions with dogs includes a […]

Source: @jermainedupri / Twitter Jermaine Dupri questioned the duties of Vice President Kamala Harris and why she should be president, leading to social media mocking him thoroughly. On Friday (August 23), the legendary producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri shared a video in a post on X, formerly Twitter, as he was out for a walk/jog to express his thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris being named the presidential nominee at […]

Source: MegaBus / Radio One Megabus, known for providing budget-friendly travel options across major cities, has announced a significant change in its operations. The company, which has been a go-to for cost-effective intercity travel since its introduction in 2006, is ceasing multiple routes. This decision is part of a broader nationwide route adjustment strategy involving transferring certain routes to competing operators. RELATED: Maintaining Mindfulness On The Go: Meditation Techniques For […]