Tag: DeVon Franklin

Many people feel that expensive business conferences are failing to deliver. Following recent social media backlash surrounding InvestFest—one of the largest gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and investors—many attendees left feeling like they paid top dollar for basic advice and empty networking. With August being Black Business Month, it's the perfect time to explore how Black entrepreneurs can unlock game-changing business gems from top experts through books without breaking the bank on conference tickets.

Cooper Hoffman, the 23-year-old son of late Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, has officially confirmed his relationship with 21-year-old actress Nico Parker, daughter of Hollywood star Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker.

The murder trial for alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis is set to begin in a Nevada courtroom nearly 30 years after Tupac was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip. Prosecutors say Keefe planned the murder and produced the gun used to kill Tupac, though they say he's not the man who fired the fatal shot. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The NAACP is stepping into the fight for answers surrounding Nolan Wells' death, joining his family's legal team as questions remain about what happened to the young Black man. The organization will bring additional investigative resources to the case, press authorities for transparency and support efforts to ensure Wells' family receives answers they've been seeking.

Michael B. Jordan and British soul superstar Raye were spotted on a romantic date at Six Flags, where they enjoyed thrill rides together and showed undeniable chemistry, sparking speculation that they could be Hollywood's newest power couple.