The Justice Department has revealed they will not bring federal charges against a New York City police officer over the chokehold death of Eric Garner. Garner’s death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and Garner’s last words, “I Can’t Breathe” as a rallying cry for justice. The decision marks the end of a civil rights probe […]
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, one of the greatest defensive boxers of his era, has died. Whitaker was killed following a car accident in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He died at the scene. The incident took place late Sunday evening in Whitaker’s native Virginia. He was struck by a car and the driver remained on the scene […]
The first major storm of the 2019 hurricane season has formed in the Gulf. Tropical Storm Barry has officially formed in the Gulf of Mexico according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s expected to hit the coast of Louisiana as a hurricane by the weekend but it is uncertain whether or not the storm will hit […]
Another Shondaland favorite is about to wrap up. The upcoming sixth season of popular Viola Davis led drama How To Get Away With Murder is set to be its last. ABC announced the move on Thursday with 15 additional episodes added to the 2019-2020 broadcast season. “Viola Davis made television history with her unforgettable portrayal of iconic female […]
The class of 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin just received some outstanding news. Starting with the fall 2020 semester, UT Austin is set to pay all tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students from families that earn up to $65,000 a year who have financial need. The UT Board of Regents released […]
Is Keke Wyatt expecting? Fans are quick on the speculation after video surfaced of the “My First Love” singer performing, rubbing on her stomach. If you’ve been following her on social media, you’ll notice that her stomach looks more pronounced here than it has in recent months. https://www.instagram.com/p/BznqoIBBzlK/?utm_source=ig_embed If Wyatt is indeed expecting a new […]
Hurricane season is officially here. Due to the unpredictability of storms, it’s not uncommon to see families and people stock up on food and supplies early as the giant rush of people attempting to buy goods can leave some stores empty. A basic emergency supply kit includes the following: Water: One gallon of water […]
Amid recent rumors of “health challenges,” Stevie Wonder revealed that he needs a kidney transplant. Wonder made the news public on Saturday during a performance in Britain saying that he’s going on a hiatus from touring and that thankfully, he’s already found a donor and that the procedure would take place in September. Various outlets over […]
Big things are happening for Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle! The singer/actress is set to play Ariel in the live-action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! It’s a brand new day under the sea for the Grammy-nominated singer who will be making her feature film debut alongside Melissa McCarthy in the film, directed by Rob Marshall. “After an […]
Paul Benjmain, the veteran actor who starred in such films as Hoodlum, Rosewood, The Five Heartbeats and famously as “ML” in Spike Lee‘s Do The Right Thing has passed away. The news was confirmed by Lee on Instagram as the celebration for the 30th anniversary of Do The Right Thing occurred this past weekend. “’m Sad To Write That The Great […]
A child was shot and killed and his father was shot several times in the chest during an apparent home invasion robbery in Spring. The incident took place just before midnight Tuesday (July 2) at an apartment complex on Trailing Vine Road and Stepinwolf Lane. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, […]
American Airlines may have some explaining to do after a Houston area doctor alleged that she was discriminated against on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica to Miami. Dr. Tisha Rowe was coming back to the states after a trip to the island when she was stopped by a flight attendant who told her she couldn’t board […]