Case Closed: Final Suspect Sentenced To 20 Years In The Ambush Killing Of Young Dolph

Courtroom battles end for the final suspect in Young Dolph’s death. Cornelius Smith Jr. accepts a 20-year plea deal.The years-long courtroom battles surrounding the shocking death of Memphis rapper and …

Michelle Obama opens up about her first impressions of Barack Obama and the call that changed them

The former First Lady didn’t shy away from what she imagined her husband to be before their first lunch together.The love story of the Obamas has endured in the public …

Tahira Reid Smith Has Modernized Double Dutch With ‘Jump Dreams’

May 17, 2026The invention, named Jump Dreams, was presented during Double Dutch Day at Awbury Park in Philadelphia.Tahira Reid Smith, a professor at Penn State University, recently introduced an automated …

Dr. Ian Smith on Black Health, Medical Mistrust and the Risks We Can’t Ignore

Dr. Ian Smith discusses Black health, medical mistrust, heart disease, high blood pressure and breast cancer on The D.L. Hughley Show. ✕ Dr. Ian Smith used his recent interview on …

Experts Say The ‘Sticky Floor’ Phenomenon Is Trapping Women In Low-Wage Jobs

May 18, 2026For decades, conversations about workplace inequality have centered around the “glass ceiling.”For decades, conversations about workplace inequality have centered around the “glass ceiling,” the invisible barrier preventing women …

Jordyn Woods’ New Summer Tote Was Inspired By Bachelorette Beach Plans

Jordyn Woods’ latest Woods by Jordyn drop is giving beach bag, carry-on, and everyday summer essentials all in one.Jordyn Woods knows a good bag when she sees one. And now, …

Bronx Healthy Start Partnership launches preeclampsia prevention campaign using city buses

“Every woman who boards a Bronx bus deserves to know that 81mg of aspirin a day could save her life — and the life of her child,” Bronx Healthy Start …

Man pleads guilty for shooting death of Young Dolph two years after other convicted shooter got life sentence

Cornelius Smith Jr., who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, also testified as a witness in the trial of another accused shooter, Justin Johnson. Another man accused of fatally shooting Memphis …

Ten years on, Tefaf New York still stands out from the crowd

Home is where the art is: the Tefaf New York art fair has always been held at the Park Avenue Armory Courtesy TefafAs New York thaws from its coldest winter …

Cancer Survivor Launches Shared Workspace To Empower Black Entrepreneurs In South Florida

May 17, 2026According to the South Florida Times, the founder recently started a shared business workspace company.A South Florida entrepreneur and cancer survivor is transforming personal challenges into a mission …

A Louisville mother hid a camera in her son’s locs. Now, she’s fighting for answers

Tiphanee Lee says she placed a recording device in her 7-year-old’s locs after growing concerned about how the nonverbal autistic child was being treated at school.A Louisville mother says she …

E.U. Legend Sugar Bear Honors Go-Go’s Past and Future

Sugar Bear, the iconic E.U. go-go musician, celebrates the enduring legacy and upcoming performance on The One Voyage CruiseWhen Sugar Bear of E.U. joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the …

Phrozen Philanthropy: The Alphas of Atlanta, Inc. Blend Style, Service & Southern Sophistication For 2026 Alpha Derby Weekend

An icy breeze blew through the Peach State as the ice-cold Alphas of Atlanta, Inc. hosted Alpha Derby Weekend, delivering Southern sophistication, stylish sounds, and phrozen philanthropy.Now in its 11th …

Why Did Drake Drop 3 Albums At Once? Fans Think UMG Played A Role

Drake shocked fans Friday by releasing Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour at the same time. Now, speculation surrounding his UMG deal has exploded online.Drake stunned the music world Friday …

‘Decoded’: Breaking Down The Myth Of Black Criminality 

Dr. Travis L. Dixon explains how the case of Karmelo Anthony showcases the ways the media fuels stereotypes about Black criminality. One of the most enduring stereotypes of Black people is …