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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nolan Wells’ Life Honored by Loving Parents
The last time Christine and Elmore Wonsley saw their son, Nolan Wells, alive, he made them dinner. It was salmon. He baked it, so proud. After the meal, Wells hugged his parents, exchanged I love yous and left. Three days later, his body was found off Mississippi's Horn Island, plunging the family into grief and leaving them searching for answers.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Actresses Suited for Helen of Troy
Black women have long been the beauty blueprint. Discover which stunning Black actresses could do justice to the iconic role of Helen of Troy.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Cardi B on Carmelo Anthony Verdict: A Race Thing
Cardi B believes Karmelo Anthony's 35-year prison sentence has more to do with the color of his skin than the evidence after he was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025.
CULTURE
Jack & Jill, Divine Nine: Community or Black Elitism
Black community debates the role of legacy institutions like Jack & Jill and Divine Nine - are they a sanctuary or signs of elitism?
CULTURE
Jack and Jill Recognizes Nolan Wells, Urges Child Safety Measures
Nolan Wells' tragic death leads Jack and Jill to urge families to have difficult conversations about friendship and safety. Don't miss this important call to action.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Deiondra Sanders Fires Back at Jacquees Over Dreezy
Deiondra Sanders says she is hurt after Jacquees admitted his heart was not fully out of his relationship with Dreezy when he began moving forward with her, and she felt she was just a rebound.
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family in North Carolina withdraws $1M endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to alter scholarship mission to comply with new equality policy.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Drake Wagers $1 Million on Conor McGregor Victory Against Max Holloway
Drake bets $1 million on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329. Will the rap star's risky wager pay off?
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Alicia Brown Hospitalized After Alleged Assault
Big Tigger has been named in police records as the suspect in a domestic dispute investigation involving his wife, Alicia Brown. The veteran radio host, whose real name is Darian Morgan, is being investigated after Brown was involved in an alleged assault during a May incident.
CULTURE
How Black English Could Transform Educational Environments
When it comes to language, Black folks are no strangers to code-switching. Now, the conversation around the way we speak has sparked a growing movement in California that wants to change the narrative about Black English and its place in the classroom. Educators and advocates are pushing to recognize Black English as more than slang or improper speech, but instead as a tool to strengthen early literacy.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family withdraws $1 million endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to change scholarship mission to comply with new diversity restrictions.
