Although Kashirah Jackson is back at work, she’s still far from recovering from the economic upheaval the coronavirus pandemic wreaked on her finances. Early last year, the independent hair stylist’s business in Charlotte, North Carolina, was doing well and socking away her earnings for a down payment on a home. But the state lockdown left…… MORE
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Juneteenth by the Numbers 2021
Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. African Americans and others mark the anniversary much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth was signed into law as a national holiday by President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021. Here’s a look at…… MORE
The US marks a vaccine milestone, but one expert warns that the coronavirus Delta variant has a worrying impact on patients
As President Joe Biden celebrated America’s 300 million vaccine dose milestone Friday, experts warned that the spread of coronavirus variants could spur a surge in troubling new cases if more people don’t get inoculated. Overall, Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the US have declined significantly in recent months. But virus variants, particularly the Delta…… MORE
Gunman shoots man next to 2 children in broad daylight in the Bronx
New York City police are looking for two individuals in connection with a brazen daytime assault in which a 24-year-old man was shot next to two children on a Bronx sidewalk on Thursday. One of the individuals shot the man before fleeing on a scooter operated by the second individual, according to the New York…… MORE
Six-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix: ‘I want my legacy to be one of someone who fought for women’
Like many Olympians, USA track and field athlete Allyson Felix has been having an eventful journey to Tokyo 2020. With four Games under her belt Felix is an Olympic veteran used to pristine training conditions. The last year has been very different; she’s been training on empty soccer fields and beaches. “It has been quite…… MORE
Summer is the season that reminds us to come alive
Welcome to the start of summer! Now slow down. You don’t want to miss anything by hurrying past it. And there is no need to sweat even more, unless you’re also having fun while doing it. That’s the wisdom of summer. It teaches us to be fully awake, engaged and open to everything around us.…… MORE
Fed up with Congress, Democratic activists worried about state voter restrictions take matters into their own hands
The Republican brick wall blocking election overhaul legislation in the Senate is forcing Democratic activists to get creative. They’re striking out on their own in key states, attempting to arm their voters with tools to circumvent scores of new state bills moving through GOP-controlled legislatures that will make it harder for many of their voters…… MORE
India’s legendary sprinter Milkha Singh has died of Covid-19 complications age 91, days after his wife
Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh has died at the age of 91 after a month-long battle with Covid-19, according to a family statement obtained by CNN affiliate News 18. Known as the “Flying Sikh,” Singh was one of India’s most successful track and field athletes. He won four Asian Games gold medals and became India’s…… MORE
Matthew Wolff, in contention at the US Open, opens up on mental health
After two rounds at the US Open, Matthew Wolff is in a tie for third and one shot off the lead. And he acknowledges he is surprised to be in this position. Prior to this major event, Wolff, who has had a rocky season, had taken two months off from the PGA Tour to focus…… MORE
New stamps celebrate a decade of watching the sun from space
The US Postal Service has issued a set of stamps to celebrate a decade of watching the sun from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, according to NASA. The Sun Science stamps draw attention to the different views of the sun as seen from the SDO. “I look at each of these pictures from the Solar Dynamics…… MORE
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Tennessee State football coach Eddie George names his staff
New Tennessee State football coach Eddie George officially announced his staff Wednesday. As already reported, George named former NFL coach Hue Jackson the Tigers’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Brandon Fisher, the son of former Titans coach Jeff Fisher, defensive coordinator. Jackson was the coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and the Cleveland…
Eve and Trina’s VERZUZ Battle: Here’s What Happened
The hip-hop icons went head-to-head for over 20 rounds, playing hits from the past two decades Eve and Trina were the latest MCs to duel on VERZUZ. They went head-to-head earlier this evening, playing hits from their respective catalogs for over 20 rounds. Trina defended her home turf from Miami, while Eve appeared live from…
Cardi B is excited to join the Fast & Furious franchise
Cardi B is excited to join the Fast & Furious franchise. The rapper will be playing a new character named Leysa in her second major movie role ever. She appeared in a new promo video published on Tuesday to promote the performances. “Vin Diesel reached out, and he was talking about a role. I’m like,…
Katt Williams Is Back on the Big Screen in ‘The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2’
Whether it’s sharing his very astute thoughts on cancel culture (“There’s no cancel culture . . . I don’t know what people we think got canceled that we wished we had back.”) or alleging that Cedric the Entertainer stole his joke for The Kings of Comedy, Katt Williams knows how to stir the pot. He…