More than 400,000 federal student loan borrowers are one step closer to having their debt erased after a federal appeals court ordered the U.S. Department of Education to move forward with billions of dollars of loan forgiveness. The ruling stems from the landmark Sweet v. McMahon class-action settlement, which requires the Department of Education to […]
Oprah is closing a major chapter in her philanthropic legacy. The media mogul announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa will close at the end of the 2027 academic year, with the campus transitioning to the Gauteng Department of Education as originally planned when the school was founded. Winfrey […]
The witness list for the long-awaited murder trial in the killing of Tupac Shakur has been released, and one name many people expected to see is missing: Foxy Brown. Prosecutors this week filed a list of potential witnesses ahead of the Aug. 10 trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in […]
Kanye West has reached a confidential settlement with his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, bringing an end to a civil lawsuit that accused the rapper of sexual harassment, sexual assault, wrongful termination and other claims. According to court filings obtained by multiple outlets, West and Pisciotta entered into an unconditional settlement on July 23, and […]
Former President Barack Obama has revived one of his most anticipated annual traditions by sharing his 2026 Summer Playlist, offering music fans another eclectic mix of new releases and timeless favorites. Obama posted the playlist on social media and streaming platforms, describing it as a collection of songs for “long drives, late afternoons, and evenings […]
Johnson & Johnson is offering billions to resolve thousands of lawsuits tied to claims its talc products caused cancer.
Tuskegee University is drawing mixed reactions after announcing a new student dress code that bans bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and other casual attire in classrooms, dining halls, and official campus events. The updated policy, outlined by University President Dr. Mark A. Brown, takes effect for the 2026-27 academic year and is part of what the […]
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is stepping in to help students affected by Howard University’s controversial decision to unenroll more than 500 incoming freshmen just weeks before the start of the fall semester. On Wednesday, Moore announced that the University System of Maryland (USM) will provide expedited admissions support for eligible students who lost their spots […]
The family of Nolan Wells is taking another major legal step in its search for answers, issuing subpoenas to several of the nation’s largest tech companies in hopes of uncovering new evidence related to the 18-year-old’s death. According to court filings, Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, is seeking records from Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok, […]
Prince’s legendary Purple Rain is officially making its way to Broadway. Producers announced this week that the long-awaited stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 film and album will premiere at New York City’s Majestic Theatre in spring 2027. Preview performances are scheduled to begin on March 12, 2027, with opening night set for April 12, […]
Boosie Badazz is facing another legal battle after a Houston security guard filed a civil lawsuit accusing the rapper of striking him in the head with a glass hookah during an altercation at a nightclub earlier this year. According to the lawsuit, Edward Iglehart II was working VIP security at Dome Nightclub in Houston when […]
Netflix is bringing together four of Black Hollywood’s biggest stars for a new comedy that’s already generating plenty of excitement. Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox have officially signed on to star in Women Like Us, an upcoming Netflix original directed by actress and filmmaker Tasha Smith. The film is being […]