Written by Jen Lee Hayes was fortunate enough to have a kind mother who instilled confidence in her at a very young age. That confidence gave her a sense of freedom and a belief system that nothing was off limits when it came to her dreams. She’s now sharing her mother’s special formula in her new children’s … Continue reading “The Golden Hoops: A Daughter’s Tribute Book Conveys Empowering Message For Black Children”
Yung Miami remains supportive of her former flame, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The former “City Girls” rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, wrote a character statement on behalf of her ex-boyfriend, Diddy, telling the judge that he is still a “good man.” The Shade Room received a copy of the written statement Brownlee wrote ahead … Continue reading “Yung Miami Told Judge ‘That’s A Good Man’ In Character Statement For Diddy”
Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone, after more than a decade of leading Epic Records, has decided to step down from her position as chairwoman and CEO, effective at the end of September. According to Billboard, Rhone, the first Black woman to become a chair at a major record company, will vacate her position next week … Continue reading “Longtime Music Exec Sylvia Rhone Preps Exit From Epic Records”
The panelists from ABC’s hit daytime show, The View, have broken their silence on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair said the agency should also “look into” their talk show next. The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin finally shared … Continue reading “‘The View’ Addresses Jimmy Kimmel Suspension As FCC Chair Threatens To ‘Look Into’ Show: ‘No One Silences Us’”
After a seven-year journey of persistence and dedication, Plainfield, New Jersey, is welcoming the premiere Black-owned cannabis dispensary and community hub, Plant Base. Located in Downtown Plainfield, Plant Base operates as a cannabis dispensary, lounge, and community hub, offering co-working space, content creation facilities, cultural programming, and events. Its August 13 grand opening marked a … Continue reading “New Jersey Welcomes Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Lounge ‘Plant Base’”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”