Written by Lonnie McGowen is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a rich background in business and leadership. His career began at Sherwin-Williams, the largest coatings company in the world by revenue, in an entry-level role. McGowen’s dedication, vision, and leadership saw him rise through nine or 10 promotions to become the company’s first African American … Continue reading “Ex-VP Of Sherwin-Williams Owns IMAGE Studios Franchise”
On Sept. 24, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas to guide nine Black students into Central High School. Known as the Little Rock Nine, these young students became icons of determination in a movement toward desegregation in America’s public schools. Sixty-eight years later, we pay homage to their bravery … Continue reading “The Little Rock Nine Make History On This Day 68 Years Ago”
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut in spring 2026, with six teams slated to start. WPBL, the only professional women’s baseball league in America, had over 600 women register for tryouts in Washington, D.C., last month. The tryout was the first one held for women since 1943, when there was one for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball … Continue reading “Women’s Professional Baseball League To Debut In May 2026”
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 … Continue reading “Social Media Outraged As Contestants Overlook Black Miss International Queen Winner”
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 … Continue reading “Las Vegas’ ‘Fabulous 5-Day’ Sale Offers Deals On Hotels, Entertainment To Fight Sagging Tourism”
One sign that midlife is coming in hot is what the Internet loves to call menopause belly. Technically, it’s increased natural fat accumulation in the midsection that typically happens during midlife. In practical terms, it’s a soft, rounded pouch that makes you look bloated 24/7. If you’re finding this new soft layer of padding atop … Continue reading “7 Exercises To Reduce Belly Fat After 40, From Top Trainers”
South Carolina teaching assistant Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis was arrested after allegedly using a can of spray that mimics the smell of “poop”—or “fecal matter”—throughout a high school, causing approximately $55,000 in damage and leading to many students requiring medical attention. Authorities from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest on its Facebook page after apprehending the … Continue reading “Teaching Assistant Allegedly Unleashed ‘Poop’ Spray in S.C. High School, Caused $55K In Damages”
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 … Continue reading “Emotional Wellness On The Main Stage: Erica Campbell’s Laugh, Cry, Heal Tour Is Coming To A City Near You”
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 … Continue reading “Missouri Students Association Passes Legislation In Support Of The Legion Of Black Collegians Amid Block Party Cancellation”
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 … Continue reading “Free Jeezy Concert Tickets Causes Ethics Scrutiny For Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield”