The study examined more than 7 million births that occurred over 22 years. supersizer/E+ via Getty Images Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly disease that disproportionately affects Black mothers. That’s the key finding of my recent study, published in February 2025 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Peripartum cardiomyopathy can occur in pregnant or […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Jay-Z and Beyoncé do not play about their name or their family. The couple are said to be considering taking legal action against Kanye West. Page Six is exclusively reporting that the Carters might be taking their former friend and collaborator to court over his recent social media posts. Earlier this week, Kanye West made some very offensive remarks about their youngest children suggesting that […]

Source: THIBAUD MORITZ / Getty Future made sure his daughter Londyn’s Sweet 16 was a night to remember, pulling out all the stops to give her the ultimate birthday experience. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) The trap superstar didn’t just throw a party, he turned it into a full-blown concert, bringing some of his famous friends along for the ride. Travis Scott had […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty According to reports, a documentary series chronicling the history and impact of an iconic strip club in Atlanta, Georgia, has been acquired by the Starz network. Magic City: An American Fantasy, will be aired on Starz this summer, after making its debut at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, last spring to rave reviews. The series consists of five episodes detailing what’s been […]

Source: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net / ATLPics.Net Our whole lives we’ve heard the phrase “No good deed goes unpunished” and unfortunately for 2 Chainz, he’s finding that out the hard way and is here to remind us that regardless of how good your intentions might be, there are people out there that will exploit your objectives if given the chance. On March 20, 2 Chainz took to Instagram to remind us of […]

Source: Des Willie / Getty Singer Mark Morrison, best known for his ubiquitous 1996 hit “Return of The Mack,” made his return to the headlines this week… and NOT in a good way!   View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv) TMZ reports that the singer was arrested over the weekend following an altercation at a Florida restaurant. According to the police report, Morrison stormed into Le […]

National Cocktail Day (May 24) is here and it provides imbibers a reason to celebrate with their favorite cocktails or discover new ones. To those in search of a new cocktail to kick off National Cocktail Day the right way, we’ve got some suggestions below. The whole reason I began the Spirit.Ed column on CASSIUS was to get nerdy and wonky about the history, alchemy, and variety of cocktails. One […]

Source: Manny Carabel / Getty When it comes to maternity fashion, gone are the days of oversized tees and boring maternity jeans—just ask singer and actress Serayah. Over the weekend, she dropped content in her Instagram stories, giving cute, comfortable, mommy-to-be realness. In her latest Instagram Stories, Serayah shared heartwarming clips from her casual day out. Clips included a video selfie that showcased her radiant glow in a restaurant and […]

Source: The Ring Magazine / Getty They say legends live forever, and although Big George is no longer here with us in the physical, his legacy as one of the greatest fighters to ever step in the ring will be remembered for generations to come. RELATED: A look at black celebs we’ve lost in 2025 RELATED: A list of every black artist who’s performed at Rodeo Houston Born in Marshall, […]