Written by 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”
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”
A South African pastor has predicted that the end of the world or “rapture” is happening soon, and social media is in a frenzy, ultimately with some not taking it seriously. During a June 17 segment of the CentTwinz TV podcast, pastor Joshua Mhlakela claimed that “the rapture is upon us.” “The rapture is so … Continue reading “South African Pastor Causes Social Media Frenzy With End Of The World ‘Rapture’ Prediction”
Social media is sounding off over a recently surfaced video of a special needs woman who was jailed for 50 days on a petty theft charge. A Sept. 20 video posted on X shows Imarah Aaliyah Bryan, 26, facing a judge after spending nearly two months in jail for allegedly stealing $145 worth of merchandise … Continue reading “Outrage As Special Needs Woman Jailed 50 Days For Petty Theft At Target”
Miami-based celebrity DJ Khaled’s charitable arm has extended again. According to Local 10 News, the “We the Best” music producer was at the Miami Beach Golf Club on July 20, 2023, at a celebrity golf tournament to mingle and play on the green with other celebrities and esteemed individuals. While there, the man born Khaled Mohammed Khaled gave … Continue reading “DJ Khaled Donates $20K to Children’s Charity Through Celebrity Golf Tournament”
Howard University’s women’s golf team showed up and showed out at this year’s Hornet Classic, resulting in a win at a 3-round tournament, and with three players finishing in the top 5. The three-day tournament hosted by Delaware State University was held at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. According to Howard University, … Continue reading “Howard University Women’s Golf Team Begins Season With A Victory”
Jamaica’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust and promising post-COVID rebound as visitors flock back to the island rich in culture and history. According to travelpulse.com, Jamaica welcomed 3.3 million visitors into Jamaica last year. The tourism industry generated $3.7 billion, and is expected to pull in $4.2 billion for the fiscal year 2023 ending … Continue reading “Almalgation Dance Festival Helps Jamaica Tourism Soar, Leads Cultural Resurgence In Kingston”
The “Greek Freak” Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks, has revealed that he and his girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, will get married. Later this year, they are expecting their third child. According to People, the engagement announcement came during a press conference on Sept. 11 that the couple attended to promote their work with … Continue reading “NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Puts ‘A Ring On It,’ Gets Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend”