Kendrick Lamar popped up and showed people that he’s still active in his community. On June 7, the Compton-born rapper delivered a speech to the class of 2024 graduates at Compton College. Lamar started off his speech by congratulating the
Corey Harris can’t seem to stay out of the headlines. Harris originally went viral for attending a virtual court session while he was driving with a suspended license, but, as more details came out, his license was supposed to be
A white father rushed onto the stage and began to push the Black superintendent out of the way so he couldn’t shake his daughter’s hand during a high school graduation. The incident happened on May 31 at Baraboo High School
Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration and education. Communities across the country are hosting various events to honor a pivotal moment in history for African Americans. Here is a list of some notable Juneteenth events around the U.S. Juneteenth
Adia Smith-Eriksson plays the role of Ranger West in the Netflix film Atlas alongside Jennifer Lopez and Sterling K. Brown. Smith-Eriksson — who is from Sweden — was about to give up on her dreams until she auditioned for the role
For years life coach Chi Quita Mack has been dedicated to helping individuals with their mental health. Mack has specifically built a space for women who are looking to heal, and she reminds them all the time of their inherent
Kendra Bulluck-Major’s destiny was already shown to her as a kid, but she didn’t notice. As someone who grew up in a family that attended HBCUs and went to football classics, when she moved to Florida, she realized that they
Atlanta artist Bre $tyle hosted an album listening party for her debut project, RnBre, on June 4. $tyle is set to release the project on June 12. $tyle gave listeners a background of each song, and credited Geechee Baby, her
Trisha R. Thomas is known as the bestselling author of the book Nappily Ever After, which was turned into a feature film on Netflix. She’s now back with another book about women finding the perfect dress, titled The Secret Keeper
Martin Lawrence has been a national treasure for many people throughout his career in television, film, and comedy. As he’s currently on a media tour for his film with Will Smith, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, people have speculated that
Maximillian Hamilton is the founder and CEO of the Rogue Media Group, a marketing and advertising agency based in New York. Hamilton’s vision has led him to help Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and nonprofit organizations with their branding strategy,
As Kyrie Irving gets prepared to make his 4th NBA Finals in his career, he has made pro sports history off the court. NBA insider Shams Charania announced on June 4 that the Dallas Mavericks guard is signing his first
Dr. Ankrehah Trimble Johnson, known as Dr. Kre, is a board-certified family medicine physician who is dedicated to answering questions about common medical conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles. She is also the Medical Director of the Living Well PreP Clinic
On May 30, Denny’s announced a commitment to the community by allying with 14 civic and educational organizations that coincide with their Community initiative. The initiative includes over $2 billion in investments in diverse-owned businesses and donations exceeding $2.5 million
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is back in the headlines for disparaging another person during a House hearing — and this time it was Dr. Anthony Fauci. On June 3, things got heated during the House hearing as they discussed Dr.
Grammy Award-winning singer Regina Belle was honored on June 3 at Atlanta City Hall. Belle was honored with a reception and a proclamation presentation that included family and friends of the esteemed singer, songwriter, and minister. Belle’s stellar career cannot
Erica Hughes is helping bridge the gap between culture and finance, and she’s doing that as the senior director of multicultural marketing at Ally. Hughes attended SelectCon in Atlanta and spoke with rolling out about their partnership with UnitedMasters and
Dallas rapper Eclipse Darkness is all about love and positivity, and he’s making sure to let the world hear it in his music. Eclipse prides himself on being an innovator and letting others know to be their authentic selves, showcase
A Michigan man went viral for attending a virtual court session while he was driving with a suspended license, but, as more details came out, his license was supposed to be reinstated but was never sent over for clearance. Corey
DJ Freeze is a mixer based in Dallas. He performed at the Toyota Music Den on day 1 of the TwoGether Land Festival. The music den consisted of numerous artists who came to perform a set of their songs for the
