Source: Sean Pavone / Getty A new Pew Research report released Jan. 23 revealed that the Black population in the U.S. has seen substantial growth since 2000. Over the past two decades, the Black population has increased by a third, rising from 36.2 million in 2000 to a staggering 48.3 million in 2023. This growth includes not only Black Americans but also individuals within the broader Black diaspora, such as those […]

Source: Tommaso Boddi / Getty Few stories capture the unforgettable experience of first love like Forever, Judy Blume’s iconic 1975 novel. Now, celebrated writer-producer Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane) is set to reimagine this classic tale for a new generation. Here’s what we know about the series ahead of its release this year. Forever is headed to Netflix in 2025. This contemporary adaptation centers on two Black teens navigating […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Wendy Williams is seeking new legal counsel. She has reportedly fired her lawyer as she continues her fight to be released from guardianship. Page Six is reporting that the former media personality has made a change with regard to her representation. This week she formally cut ties her court appointed attorney Linda Redlisky. Sources who claim to be close to the matter tell TMZ that […]

Source: Corey Nickols / Getty After a long and uncertain road to release, Magazine Dreams has resurfaced with its first official trailer. The long-awaited film stars Jonathan Majors as an aspiring bodybuilder struggling with personal demons. Read more and check out the first trailer inside. The release of Magazine Dreams’ first trailer reignited conversations about the highly anticipated drama. The Elijah Bynum-directed film is now set to hit theaters on March 21, […]

Source: Reddit screenshot A Black man is suing an Alabama police department over a 2023 incident in which he was tased by a police officer while handcuffed and for no discernable reason whatsoever. Micah Washington was 24 in December 2023, when Reform Police Officer Dana Elmore confronted him while he was changing a flat tire. After Washington refused to show Elmore his ID, which he said he had the right […]

Source: Presley Ann / Getty Basketball legend and 3-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade spoke Thursday about a cancer diagnosis that ultimately cost him part of his kidney. He learned of the diagnosis a little over a year ago. Wade, whose father had prostate cancer, made the startling announcement on The WY Network podcast. After experiencing discomfort, Wade told his doctor exactly what he was feeling. His ailments included slow and […]

Gospel legend Dorinda Clark-Cole stopped by The Nightly Spirit with Darlene to discuss her latest projects, proving once again that she is more than just an iconic voice—she’s a ministry leader and powerhouse entrepreneur! RELATED: Star Transformation: Dorinda Clark Cole Over The Years [PHOTOS] Dorinda, affectionately known as “The Rose,” spoke on her brand-new single, “Celebrate” featuring PJ Morton. The track has been making waves, blending traditional gospel with contemporary sounds […]