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Wait, cousin? Quinta Brunson has the internet guessing if she's related to Jalen Brunson of the Knicks
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (192+ words) Everyone is all in on the Knicks after their historic title win. It's also prompted people to guess whether there's a legit connection among all the Brunsons in New York, Jersey and Philly. On Monday, two days removed from leading…...
Months after Verzuz clash, Cash Money and No Limit are going on a fall tour together
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (186+ words) The celebration of the legendary Southern rap labels kicks off in Houston in September, then hits 16 more dates across the country through October and November. Cash Money Records and No Limit Records are taking the energy from last November's Verzuz…...
How cardiologist Shirlene Obuobi turned personal pain into the paranormal romance "Die For Me
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (897+ words) In this exclusive, the bestselling author and cardiologist Dr. Shirlene Obuobi opens up about the upcoming novel "Die For Me." Before Dr. Shirlene Obuobi wrote an upcoming paranormal romance novel about a Black woman who falls in love with a…...
Why everyone wants a spot at Kai Cenat's Streamer University
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (205+ words) The demand for admission into Kai Cenat's Streamer University underscores deeper shifts in how young people view careers and opportunity. There's a new university application making the rounds, and it has nothing to do with the Common App. "This is…...
Why Obama looms over Trump's reported deal to end the war in Iran
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (439+ words) Despite the president's constant references to President Obama's 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, critics say Trump's deal is unlikely to differ from it. As the White House touts a deal reached between the United States and Iran, President Barack Obama still looms…...
'Careless and wrong': David Oyelowo apologizes for comments about southern Black dialects
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (268+ words) The actor's comments drew swift backlash after saying the Black Southern accent was just a Nigerian accent with a "lot of slavery and subservience." David Oyelowo is walking back inflammatory statements he made regarding a popular Druski sketch regarding British…...
'We were just celebrating the Knicks': Community outraged after LAPD shoots, kills Black woman's family dog after Knicks' title win
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (254+ words) The dog, a two-year-old golden retriever, Saint Bernard and poodle mix named Jameson, was wearing his Knicks shirt when officers shot him. A celebration years in the making turned into a tragedy for one Los Angeles-area family. In the aftermath…...
Meet Alvin Junior Mak, the designer behind the Dem. Republic of Congo's viral World Cup pre-match fits
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (567+ words) The founder and creative director of JMAKx PARIS breaks down the intention and cultural heritage behind The Leopards' World Cup pre-match fits." After 52 years away from the World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo returned dressed like it had no…...
Regina Hall on the power of being seen: "You don't know the impact it could have'
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (459+ words) Regina Hall reflects on the people who championed her early on and why she's on a mission to pay it forward for the next generation. 26 years ago, Keenan Wayans saw Regina Hall. He saw her talent, what she could become,…...
Missing Black men Derek Samuel, Jayden Wilson and Malik Polk drew national attention. One family is still waiting for answers
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (179+ words) The three cases unfolded across the metro Atlanta region over recent weeks, drawing public attention and community support. Three young Black men reported missing in the metro Atlanta area over the past several weeks captured widespread community attention online, and…...