Written by The Philadelphia 76ers have had a rocky offseason dominated by trade rumors surrounding point guard James Harden, who requested a trade in June and called Sixers owner Daryl Morey a liar during a trip to China in August. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that since Harden’s harsh words for Morey, for which Harden received a $100,000 … Continue reading “Phildelphia 76ers Discussed James Harden Trade With Knicks And Clippers, But Are Stuck With Him”
A Mississippi police officer has been terminated after taking a 10-year-old Black child into custody for public urination, according to Senatobia Police Chief Richard Chandler. In a statement posted to Facebook, Chandler relayed the events of Aug. 10, when the former officer discovered the young boy urinating behind a vehicle. His mother, who was not present … Continue reading “Mississippi Officers Terminated, Facing Disciplinary Action After Arrest Of Black Child”
As sports fans gear up to rep their favorite HBCU teams during the school year, one new Black-owned retail store offers a variety of options. Defron Fobb opened the Anthony Lawrence Collection store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, filled with apparel featuring over 12 HBCUs. According to BRProud, Fobb’s work and design experience led him to … Continue reading “Black-Owned Apparel Shop In Baton Rouge Carries High-Quality HBCU Merch”
Finesse2tymes is utilizing his time on tour in a good way. The Memphis native announced on an Instagram Story that he hopes to bail one person out of jail in each city of his tour stop, The Breakfast Club reports. Using the video from his hit single, “Can’t Go To Jail,” Finesse told his 1 … Continue reading “Rapper Finesse2tymes Vows To Bail One Person Out of Jail On Each Stop of His Tour”
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is confident that she and President Joe Biden will win reelection in 2024. So confident that she’s prepared to take over the Oval Office, “if necessary,” she says. CBS News reports. While Republicans, critics, and even fellow Democrats have expressed concerns over Biden’s age, Harris says she … Continue reading “Madam President? VP Kamala Harris Says She’s Prepared To Be President ‘If Necessary’”
Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis player, is not letting her young age keep her from achieving great success. Gauff is the first American teen, since Serena Williams, to work their way to the title match in New York. Despite a whirlwind of a day, Gauff emerged victorious, reaching her first final at Flushing Meadows against … Continue reading “BGM! Coco Gauff’s Victory Qualifies Her For First US Open Final “
Walmart is lowering wages for new workers at its stores for roles that involve stocking shelves and online order fulfillment. The Wall Street Journal reports that the new pay structure establishes that those workers will earn the lowest possible hourly wage in the stores that they are hired in. Walmart told the Wall Street Journal … Continue reading “Walmart Adopts New Wage Structure: Lower Starting Salaries Signal Shift In Labor Market”
Kenjuan McDaniel was arrested on August 29 following the release of a music video in which law enforcement believes he reenacts the details of a murder. According to CNN, McDaniel had been a person of interest in the shooting death of Randall Wallace on September 18, 2021 due to being connected to the vehicle police … Continue reading “Nevada Rapper Facing Murder Charge After Detailing Crime In Rap Lyrics And Video”
The Associated Press reports that the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest in the past seven months despite recently climbing interest rates implemented to slow the growing labor market. Last week, ending on September 2, the record low numbers have displayed shocking resistance to the recent business trends. A … Continue reading “Rate Of Americans Applying Unemployment Benefit Drop To Lowest In Seven Years”
Cardi B sat for an interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday, September 8, to discuss hot topics surrounding her career and life. Notably, Cardi finally spoke out about the infamous Las Vegas microphone-throwing incident caught on video back in July. Now that she’s been legally cleared of assault charges, Cardi admitted she does not … Continue reading “Cardi B Says She Doesn’t Regret Hitting Fan With A Microphone While On Stage”