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Jen Lee Hayes was fortunate enough to have a kind mother who instilled confidence in her at a very young age. That confidence gave her a sense of freedom and a belief system that nothing was off limits when it came to her dreams.  She’s now sharing her mother’s special formula in her new children’s […]

Yung Miami remains supportive of her former flame, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The former “City Girls” rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, wrote a character statement on behalf of her ex-boyfriend, Diddy, telling the judge that he is still a “good man.” The Shade Room received a copy of the written statement Brownlee wrote ahead […]

Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone, after more than a decade of leading Epic Records, has decided to step down from her position as chairwoman and CEO, effective at the end of September. According to Billboard, Rhone, the first Black woman to become a chair at a major record company, will vacate her position next week […]

The panelists from ABC’s hit daytime show, The View, have broken their silence on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair said the agency should also “look into” their talk show next. The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin finally shared […]

After a seven-year journey of persistence and dedication, Plainfield, New Jersey, is welcoming the premiere Black-owned cannabis dispensary and community hub, Plant Base. Located in Downtown Plainfield, Plant Base operates as a cannabis dispensary, lounge, and community hub, offering co-working space, content creation facilities, cultural programming, and events. Its August 13 grand opening marked a […]

Social media is sounding off over a recently surfaced video of a special needs woman who was jailed for 50 days on a petty theft charge. A Sept. 20 video posted on X shows Imarah Aaliyah Bryan, 26, facing a judge after spending nearly two months in jail for allegedly stealing $145 worth of merchandise […]

A newly-hired principal at a middle school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has been placed on paid leave after videos went viral of the Black woman “acting erratically” in front of students. Harrison-Morton Middle School’s newest leader, Stephanie Williams, has taken a leave of absence from the school after her alarming behavior shocked the community. According to […]

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, who is also a frontrunner for the office of mayor, may be facing an ethics investigation after a concert shout-out from hip-hop icon Jeezy prompted accusations of her receiving complimentary tickets to his concert, Click On Detroit reported.  Jeezy took time during his Sept. 12 performance at the Fox […]

After the University of Missouri abruptly cancelled the Legion of Black Collegians’ (LBC) “Black 2 School Block Party” amid anti-DEI pressure, the Missouri Students Association (MSA) passed a bill highlighting that the university violated its anti-discrimination policy, Columbia Missourian reported.  Curated in collaborative efforts with LBC, Senate Bill 65-02 claimed Mizzou took blatant action against […]

As an award-winning gospel artist, bestselling author, and co-host of the nationally syndicated Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, Erica Campbell has built her career delivering music and messaging that heals and uplifts. Now, she’s extending that mission with Laugh, Cry, Heal—a two-day experience blending music, conversation, therapy, and worship aimed at true transformation.  Launched virtually in 2024, Laugh, Cry, Heal returns this fall for […]Read More

Las Vegas is trying to boost tourism through a city-wide sale on hotels and entertainment throughout its famous Strip. Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, announced the “Fabulous 5-Day” sale. Deemed the “biggest sale in Vegas history,” the move aims to bring visitors back to Sin City with deals that […]

Social media is sounding off after contestants of the Miss International Queen 2025 appeared to ignore the Black American woman who won. Midori Monet was crowned the winner of this year’s Miss International Queen pageant, the world’s largest and most prestigious competition for transgender women. However, her crowning sparked controversy when fellow contestants were seen […]