Honor
The world lost an icon right before the new year. Legendary actress and comedian, Betty White passed just weeks before her 100th birthday. In celebration of her life and legacy NBC announced it will be airing a one-hour primetime special on Monday, January 31st at 10 p.m. The special honoring Betty, will be titled, “Celebrating […]
A sculpture designed to honor the memory of Breonna Taylor in Oakland, California has been vandalized. Taylor is the woman wrongfully murdered by police earlier this year in Louisville, Kentucky. The sculpture of Taylor was just recently installed in Oakland two weeks ago. Police are on the search for those responsible for destroying the art. […]
The murder of George Floyd has created a major shift our nation. Protests across the country have lawmakers and business owners alike ensuring they are fully invested in making diversity and inclusion a big priority. Sneaker giant, Nike has announced that Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will now […]
I can’t lie I never knew how old Dairy Queen was, did you? All I ever knew is that for as long as I’ve been alive there has been a Dairy Queen and to be honest, up until maybe ten years ago Dairy Queen was really the only all ice cream fast food joint in […]
LeBron James continues to make history on and off the court. At this point, his possibilities are endless, and as an Ohio native myself, I am loving every minute of it. Not only does he make sure to give back but he makes sure to give back to the community that raised him, and in […]
Awards season is in full effect and the NAACP Image Awards are right around the corner. Today the NAACP announced that they will be honoring Rihanna this year with a very prestigious award. Rihanna will be presented with the NAACP President’s Award at this years ceremony. Rih will receive the award from NAACP president Derrick […]
The passing of Kobe Bryant has most certainly shook up the world. It’s such a tragedy, that not knowing him personally does not make the loss any easier. We all have felt this one. The shocking news has moved the Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo to reveal that Kobe Bryant will be inducted in […]
January 26, 2020, will be a day that many will remember forever the day Kobe Bryant died, everyone will be able to recall exactly where they were when they heard the news. Since his untimely passing many of biggest names in sports have paid their respects to Kobe and his family and our very own […]
Happy Birthday Biggie Smalls! The late Brooklyn native would be celebrating his 47th birthday today. In the spirit of his birthday, the Christopher Wallace Foundation has officially confirmed that the Notorious B.I.G. will be receiving his very own intersection in Brooklyn. According to Billboard, the borough will officially change the intersection of Gates Avenue and […]
Back in 2017, Crayola reached out to the masses to get some help in naming their new hue. They formally announced the name of its then-new shade of blue, but fans and collaborators of the late Nipsey Hussle got wind of the color and are now pondering another option: Nipsey Blue. The original tweet came […]
A national movement becoming increasingly popular is to defy the Electoral College system and instead honor the popular vote in presidential elections. With the new proposal, Ohio’s infamous 18 electoral votes would be delivered to the presidential candidate who actually wins the national popular vote. The proposal is swiftly making its way toward the state’s […]
The tragic passing of Nipsey Hussle is the loss of a true Hip Hop legend and all around extraordinary man. He was fatally shot Sunday in Los Angeles in front of his Marathon Clothing store. Thus far, fans, peers and fellow artists have united in sharing powerful memories of Hussle’s long-lasting impact. The reoccurring […]
