4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (533+ words) The Philadelphia comedy club that helped nurture Kevin Hart’s early career continues its legacy of discovering talent through the Welcome to the Fellowship Challenge Nationwide — Before Kevin Hart became one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers, The Laff House was…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (558+ words) Nationwide — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of 2026 after a year of growing tension between the museum system and the Donald […] The post Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire After Clash With…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (549+ words) Nationwide — Comedian Aries Spears has shared his blunt opinion about Bernie Mac’s comedy, admitting that he has never fully understood the late comedian’s appeal. He made the comments while […] The post Comedian Aries Spears Criticizes Bernie Mac and Martin Lawrence,…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (496+ words) Black Business Month feature highlights Black-led technology companies and brands across AI, software development, quality engineering, cloud modernization, and public-interest technology Nationwide — QualityWorks Consulting Group has published its Top […] The post Consulting Firm Highlights 7 Black Technology Companies Advancing AI, Software,…...

6+ day, 6+ min ago   (306+ words) Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […] The post Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending…...

1+ week, 57+ min ago   (433+ words) Nationwide — Emory Jones, a longtime friend and business associate of Jay-Z, has received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump more than two decades after his federal drug conviction. He […] The post Emory Jones, Jay-Z's Friend, Gets Presidential Pardon From Trump…...

1+ week, 45+ min ago   (409+ words) Nationwide — A Philadelphia charter school and its former CEO have agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle federal allegations that the school discriminated against Black applicants during a 2023 […] The post Charter School Accused of Discriminating Against Black Applicants to Pay…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (798+ words) Nationwide — The death of legendary jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson at age 70 has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating one of the most distinctive voices in modern American music. […] The post Cassandra Wilson, Legendary Jazz Vocalist Who Recently Died, Was a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (428+ words) Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […] The post Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (467+ words) Nationwide — D’Wayne Wiggins’ estate has been temporarily frozen as his family continues to fight over his final wishes and control of his reported $700,000 fortune. A judge has blocked […] The post D’Wayne Wiggins’ $700K Estate Frozen as Family Continues to Fight Over…...