Source: Mississippi Department of Archives and History / Mississippi Department of Archives and History Starring down the long halls of an insane asylum is the last place anyone expected a young, ambitious scholar to end up. Yet, Clennon King found himself in this very position, fighting for an education, equality and a chance at a better life. Imagine trying to educate yourself, but because of the color of your skin, […]

Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Cardi B and Travis Scott Receive Invitations to Perform in China Following Kanye West’s Concert Success China is looking to expand its live music scene after Kanye West’s impressive two-night sell-out shows in Hainan this past September. West’s performances not only drew huge crowds but also generated substantial revenue from visitors. As a result, tourism officials in China have reportedly extended invitations to other major […]

Source: SOPA Images / Getty Monica and her boyfriend Anthony “Ant” Wilson are playing no games in 2025. The veteran singer and TV producer took to Instagram to post some fly pictures of them rocking coordinating fur coats, and we are in awe of how dope they look together—black love at its finest! The “Don’t Take It Personal” singer is currently in Detroit with her man, Anthony “Ant” Wilson, and […]

Source: Creative Services / iONEDigital Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded by nine women on the campus of Howard University in Washington DC on Jan. 15, 1908. It is the oldest greek-letter organization created by and for African American collegiate women. Its founders were: Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle), Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe and Marie Woolfolk (Taylor).  AKA […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Rocko is back in the headlines as his recent mugshot went viral following his recent arrest. Rapper Rocko, known for his hit U.O.E.N.O., is going viral after his mugshot from last month’s arrest surfaced pic.twitter.com/yE3YONhD1P — ATL Uncensored (@ATLUncensored) January 14, 2025 According to Fulton County Inmate Records, the “U.O.E.N.O.” rapper, real name Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested on December 9 on charges of […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty For weeks, Beyoncé fans have been sitting on the edge of their seats for her highly-anticipated Jan. 14th announcement, but they’ll have to wait a little longer. The superstar is being called a “class act” for postponing (via Instagram early this morning) due to the LA wildfires.   Related: Jhené Aiko & Bozoma Saint John Share Heartbreaking Losses Amid California Wildfires Related: Halle Berry Is Donating Her […]

Source: Patrick Smith / Getty Going through the drive-thru just got dankier… A TikTok video by user JannaBama has gone viral after she claimed that a worker at a Burger King gave her marijuana along with her food order. In the TikTok posted on Sunday, JannaBama explained that she visited a Hamilton area Burger King drive-thru to buy chicken fries for her daughter. After checking the food, she found the […]

Source: walmart / Walmart Walmart has the people talking and it’s all because of their new logo! Walmart released their new “comprehensive brand refresh” which includes a brand new facelift to their logo making it brighter and more noticeable. According to the press release, the updated branding will “better represent who Walmart is today.” In addition Walmart says it has been brought the logo to life with a “modern, custom […]