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Founding Congressional Black Caucus Member Bill Clay Sr. Dies At 94 – Blavity
Former Rep. William “Bill” Clay Sr., D-Mo., a trailblazing civil rights leader, Missouri’s first Black legislator, and one of the 13 founding …
Usher’s Son Naviyd Surprises With Debut Single, Admits To Keeping It From Parents – Blavity
Usher’s 16-year-old son, Naviyd Ely Raymond, follows in his father’s musical footsteps as a singer, songwriter and producer, surprising everyone with the …
Here’s What Luigi Mangione’s Defense Team Is Arguing About His Healthy Privacy Rights Being Violated – Blavity
Luigi Mangione‘s attorneys are raising concerns about prosecutors accessing his private health information. The latest information, revealed in a court filing on …
‘The Chi’ Officialy Becomes Longest-Running Black Drama In Premium Cable History, Surpassing ‘Soul Food’ – Blavity
The Chi is making history. Entertainment journalist Wilson Morales confirmed on Instagram that The Chi has officially become “the longest running Black …
You Geaux, Girl! Princess Tiana Is Taking Her Resplendent Talents On A Nationwide ‘Joyful Celebration’ Tour In 2027
Source: Walt Disney World A timeee was had at Disney‘s Big Easy brunch experience during Essence Fest 2025 in NOLA where creatives …
Pure Comedy & Clarity: KevOnStage Roasts ‘She Said It’ Podcast Hosts, Reveals Biggest L & Formula For Fighting Internet Trolls
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty When three comedians walk into a podcast studio, everyone on set gets roasted. Kevin Fredericks, known as …
Black-Owned Banks Throughout The U.S. So You Can Bank Black – Blavity
Black-owned banks across the United States have long stood as pillars of economic resilience and empowerment in Black communities. Many of these …
Will ‘Ironheart’ Return For Season Two On Disney+? Here’s What We Know – Blavity
Marvel Studios’ Ironheart officially premiered on June 24, 2025, exclusively on Disney+, delivering six episodes. It follows the breakout young genius Riri …
Breonna Taylor Case: Trump’s DOJ Recommends 1-Day Sentence For Convicted Officer In Botched Raid – Blavity
The Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to sentence former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison to one day in prison …
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Canceled: Suspicions, Political Motvations Surround Show’s Axing – Blavity
Longtime late-night host Stephen Colbert, of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, announced the upcoming end of his show days after he …
HBCU Football Is Set To Have Its First Woman Full-Time Announcer This Fall With Thai Floyd At Alabama A&M – Blavity
Alabama A&M University is making history after it announced a woman will be the Bulldogs’ play-by-play announcer for the very first time. …
New ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Trailer Indulges In Game-Accurate Brutality – Blavity
The new trailer for New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat II, aka Mortal Kombat 2, gives fans more game characters, more action, and, …
Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff ‘NOLA King’ Ordered To Series For His First Headlining TV Role – Blavity
The Samuel L. Jackson-led Tulsa King spinoff is officially a-go at Paramount+. The series order was announced on Thursday for the project …
Could Amy Bradley Still Be Alive? More The True Story As Netflix Drops ‘Amy Bradley Is Missing’ – Blavity
The new Netflix docuseries Amy Bradley Is Missing revisits the decades-old mystery of Amy Bradley, a 23-year-old who vanished without a trace …
Is Social Security Running Out? What You Can Do To Protect Finances For Yourself Or Others – Blavity
Social Security is a vital safety net for retirees, older adults and people with disabilities. However, recent reports indicate that its trust …
MLB All-Star Weekend: Quavo, Jordan Chiles, Jermaine Dupri & Other Stars Grand Slam Storm Celebrity Softball Game
At the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game media event, a whooooole gang of your fave celebs reflected on sportily slaying the celebrity …
$50 Million Rape Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe Dismissed With Prejudice
The $50 million civil lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, alleging sexual assault and battery, has reportedly been dismissed with prejudice. Source: Gilbert Flores …
T.D. Jakes Says 44K Bots Spread Rumors That He Attended Diddy’s ‘Freak-Offs’ – Blavity
Bishop T.D. Jakes isn’t backing down on his claims that AI bots played a major role in spreading false allegations about him …
Power Stick Deodorant Recall Affects 67K Cases From Walmart, Amazon And More – Blavity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of a substantial quantity of deodorant at major retailers on Tuesday due …
It’s Giving WAG Energy — Megan Thee Stallion Makes It Official-Official With Her MVP Klay Thompson
Source: Raymond Hall / Getty The hot girls and boys are lit right now—and it only makes sense. Our hot girl coach, Megan …
ED Discrepancy: Simon Guobadia Files New Lawsuit Against Porsha Williams For Allegedly ‘Malicious’ Malfunctioning D-Dropping Disses
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia’s tumultuous divorce was officially finalized in June, but Simon’s not done yet. According to a new lawsuit …
Thee Shooter & Thee Stallion: Social Media Swoons Over Klaygan’s Heart-Eyed Hard Launch In NYC
Source: Raymond Hall/GC Images Social media is swooning over Megan Thee Smitten Stallion and Klay Thompson‘s heart-eyed hard launch that continues to …
Soft Girls Don’t Chase—They Choose: Why Black Women Are Curating Ease Over Exhaustion
Source: martin-dm Ever heard of the phrase “soft girl life?” There’s a new kind of flex happening online, and it’s not about …
Tamar Braxton Is Raising Awareness About The Power Of PrEP Under Her New Partnership With Gilead Sciences
Source: Photo Credit: Getty Images for ESSENCE Tamar Braxton wants Black women to put their sexual health first. The Grammy-nominated singer, chef, …
Fresha-Approved! 8 Summer Makeup Hacks That Can Take The Heat
Source: Peathegee Inc / Getty Makeup and sweltering heat can be a daunting combination. From product transfer on your clothing to cakey-looking …