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A $15 federal minimum wage is one step closer to becoming a reality. Thursday, House Democrats approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade. Lawmakers were able to pass the bill after centrists won concessions for a slower phase-in, over six years instead of five. They also won assurances […]
We may have found the biggest Tupac fan in the Midwest. And no, it’s not who you think it is. The Associated Press reports that 66-year-old Jerry Foxhoven, formerly Iowa’s Department of Human Services Director, was let go from his job after sending a Tupac-referencing email to all 4,300 of the agency’s employees. Now, other […]
The nominations for the 2019 Emmy Awards were released Tuesday and among the shows and more with a big chance to take home trophies When They See Us has up for five nominations including Oustanding Limited Series as well as noms for actors Jharell Jerome, Asante Blackk and Michael K. Williams as well as actresses Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, […]
According to Authorities Kelvin James Dark, a rapper known as K Digga was arrested at Atlantic Station in Atlanta, after he was caught tossing $250k worth of kilos of methamphetamine over the balcony at the Atlantic. Officers said a stolen firearm was also found on the scene, along with $60K worth of marijuana. K Digga […]
Beyoncé‘s role with The Lion King isn’t just centered around her playing Nala in the CGI live-action remake. She’s dropping a whole compilation album to go along with the movie. The tracklist for The Lion King: The Gift features the likes of Childish Gambino, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Pharrell but also gives way to exciting newcomers such as Tierra Whack, Jessie […]
The New York Times reports that Nipsey Hussle is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and the city’s attorney’s office, even after the rapper and community leader’s death in March. According to the publication, Hussle, his business associates, as well as his Marathon Clothing store, are all under investigation to determine if the strip mall he owned […]
According to NBC New York, R. Kelly has been indicted by New York on racketeering, kidnapping, forced labor and sexual exploitation of a child. Hours later he was charged with additional sex crimes in Chicago.
R. Kelly was arrested Thursday night by Homeland Security officers while walking his dog. Kelly will be brought to New York to face a 13-count indictment including charges of child pornography, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice. The indictments were filed separately in Chicago and Brooklyn. More details are expected to be announced on […]
The Rockets found themselves looking at the rest of the Western Conference making moves and decided to make a BIG one on Thursday night, trading Chris Paul along with draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook. The Thunder will receive first-round draft picks in 2024 and 2026 along with pick swaps in 2021 and 2025, […]
Here’s a reason to get up this morning! July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day. We combed the internet and came across 5 melt-in-your-mouth recipes to make your best blueberry muffins ever. We even included a recipe for the world-famous blueberry muffins you might remember if you ever shopped at Jordan Marsh back in the […]
On Monday, August Alsina informed fans why he had to bow out of an Essence Festival gig. In a video shared to his Instagram, the singer told fans that he’s currently hospitalized as his autoimmune disease has caused him to temporarily be unable to walk. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqvJv9gfY6/?utm_source=ig_embed “Hi guys,” August says in the clip, in which he’s laying in […]
Prosecutors have decided to no longer pursue charges against Kevin Hunter, Jr.
