The federal trial involving rappers Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and several co-defendants has officially been postponed until January 2027, according to court records filed in Texas. The case stems from allegations that Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., his father Lontrell Williams Sr., Big30, and others participated in the alleged kidnapping and robbery […]
Aisha “Pinky” Cole is making history. The entrepreneur is now recognized as the first Black woman to franchise a vegan restaurant brand through her celebrated chain Slutty Vegan. Her journey from running food delivery from an Atlanta apartment to heading a multi-location enterprise is a story of perseverance, hustle and strategic vision. Cole’s brand grew […]
Kevin Kelley's upscale Dallas establishment is booked for reservations at a high clip despite all the chatter over the viral video.
Sparking a debate of respectability politics and talk of music being played inside the place changing the twerk dynamic, Twitter has been ablaze with back and forths supporting all sides of the argument.
U. Reneé Hall -- the first Black woman to be chief of police in Dallas -- is set to step down from her position in November.
Today (Oct. 8), Dallas Police announced that Joshua Brown, the witness who was shot dead after coincidentally testifying against convicted murderer and ex-cop Amber Guyger, was killed after a drug deal gone wrong. All things considering, Twitter is not taking this news at face value. https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1181640289867485184 Conspiracy theories ran rampant immediately after news of Brown’s […]
A Chili's Bar & Grill in Dallas, Texas, apologized after refusing to give a Black veteran a free meal in celebration of Veteran's Day, The Dallas Morning News reports.
The conspiracy theories have already started to fly on social media as racial tensions rise over the deaths of two unarmed Black men, Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, followed by the deadly ambush of five Dallas, Texas police officers, who were allegedly shot by a lone Black man. The loss of life on both sides […]
(Silver Spring, MD – July 8, 2016) – Radio One, Inc. is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent events in our country. There is no doubt, this is a critical moment in our history. From Baton Rouge, LA and Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX, the outcry of Black people is reverberating throughout this country. […]
