Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital   Over the past 25 years, also known as the new millennium, black folks have been trailblazing! From politics to entertainment, business to sports, these history makers have shattered barriers and set brand new precedents for what is achievable by becoming “firsts.” Their accomplishments are more than just personal milestones—they represent progress, perseverance, and the power of representation. As we look back […]

Source: Taylor Rooks / @taylorrooks/Instagram 25 Photos Of Top Female Sports Media Personality, Taylor Rooks Taylor Rooks has become a household name in sports media, blending beauty, charisma, and sharp journalistic skills to deliver some of the most compelling interviews in the industry. At just 32 years old Rooks’ career trajectory has been nothing short of stellar. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she majored in broadcast […]

Source: TheStewartofNY / Getty / Tom Hanks Hit dogs are hollering on social media after Tom Hanks put on a MAGA hat to portray a racist Donald Trump supporter during a skit on SNL 50. Tom Hanks is feeling the wrath of MAGA Republicans for what they are saying is a “racist and disgusting” portrayal of Trump supporters on Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) 50th-anniversary special. For the special, NBC spun […]

Bennett Raglin Hip-hop is a regional genre, offering a wide mix of freestyles and flavors that vary depending on where you are in the world. The Southern spitfire you find coming out of New Orleans for example can be heard today through rappers like 25-year-old rising emcee Rob49. Already entering his fifth year in the game, the Vulture lyricists has gained the respect of many N’awlins OGs before him — […]

Source: DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The verdict is in: Rakim Mayers, known to music fans around the world as ASAP Rocky, has been found not guilty on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm by a jury on Tuesday (Feb 18). Rocky, 36, was accused of opening fire on childhood friend Terell “A$AP Relli” Ephron in Hollywood back in 2021. A$AP Rocky jumps into the gallery and embraces Rihanna […]

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, 36, was found not guilty. Pretty Flacko was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm aka firing a gun at his former friend and A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli.   https://x.com/meghanncuniff/status/1891895289201434700 The jury began deliberating on Tuesday (Feb. 18) morning and reached their verdict by late afternoon. The jury consisted of seven women and five men and their decision was reportedly unanimous. The prosecution […]

Source: NetEase / Marvel Rivals Marvel Rivals is one of the most popular games out at the moment, so it’s shocking to hear that its development team is experiencing layoffs. Spotted on Insider Gaming, multiple social media reports state that NetEase has laid off Marvel Rivals’ entire development team. Marvel Rivals’ game director Thaddeus Sasser revealed the sad and surprising news in a post on LinkedIn he shared on Tuesday […]

Source: Alex Slitz / Getty / Draymond Green The NBA All-Star game’s new format didn’t win many people over, especially Draymond Green, who complained about it the entire night. Two NBA legends decided to give Green a piece of their minds. It was no secret that Draymond Green did not like the new tournament-style format used during this weekend’s NBA All-Star game in San Francisco. The boisterous and always opinionated […]

February might be the shortest month, but it’s packed with legendary Black excellence—especially when it comes to birthdays. RELATED: What Is Black History Month? Past, Present, and Future RELATED: Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 Whether they shaped the culture, dominated their craft, or left an undeniable mark on black history, these February-born trailblazers are putting on for their birth month. So, while the rest of the […]