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A New Orleans man has officially been freed from prison after he was sent to prison for 20 years for stealing two t-shirts. Guy Frank, 67, was sentenced to 23 years in prison due to Louisiana’s multiple offender rule. The law is intended to be the state’s equivalent of the …

E! News host Nina Parker has made history as the first Black woman to design a plus-size clothing line with Macy’s. The size-inclusive collection is set to launch on May 14. The line will include fun fabrics, bold prints, and sequins, in sizes 16W to 24W. It will feature tank tops, dresses, and denim …

Following the heartbreaking death of longtime host Alex Trebek, the nation seems to be gathering behind LeVar Burton to take the reins of “Jeopardy!” amidst demands on social media and a Change.org petition of over 200,000 signatures. The actor, who is best known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in …

Lizzo is here to remind everyone to not Drink and DM …. The three-time Grammy winner showed off an Instagram message she recently sent to Avengers star Chris Evans in a video posted on TikTok Saturday. Lizzo kept it straightforward instead of using words to express her admiration, she sent …

A protester was repeatedly hit in the face by a Louisville police officer as he was being arrested on Sunday, causing outrage among fellow demonstrators who have been protesting against police brutality since last May. Several Louisville Metro Police Department officers are seen arresting Denorver “Dee” Garrett, 29, near Jefferson …

The Academy of Country Music Awards had its most diverse ceremony in the award show’s history. For the first time in the history of the ACMAs, a Black woman hosted the event honoring country music’s biggest stars. Mickey Guyton, who was also nominated for New Female Artist of the Year, hosted …

Two decades ago, Whitney Houston declared her then-husband Bobby Brown as the “King of R&B” and was mocked for it. But now, Jermaine Dupri is ready to give Bobby the props he deserves. In a series of posts on his Instagram story, Jermaine Dupri discussed his participation in an upcoming …

The New York Police Department is searching for five teenage girls accused of breaking into a Bronx apartment by climbing up the building’s fire escape.  The NYPD released an 18-second video clip from last Sunday night showing the teens trying to access a building’s fire escape near Sheridan Avenue and …

DMX’s fiancee, Desiree Lindstrom, is mourning the loss of the late rapper. She posted a touching tribute to X on Instagram Saturday, marking the first time she has spoken out since his death. “The first night we met and you held me close. I knew I would never let go. …

Vanessa Bryant posted a loving tribute to her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would’ve been their 20th Wedding anniversary. Vanessa posted a photo of the couple kissing on their wedding day with the caption, “Happy Anniversary, baby. I love you. 20 years. ❤️” She also shared more memories of …

One New York parent has withdrawn his child from a $54K-a-year private school following the new mandate on “anti-racism” training. As part of The Brearley School’s admission process, the school now requires at least one parent/guardian of a student to participate in “required anti-racist training and ongoing reflection.” According to …

Saweetie sat down with Harper’s Baazar and opened up about her rise in the music industry and her highly anticipated debut album “Pretty B*tch Music.” During the interview, Saweetie addressed her critics, who have claimed she doesn’t have an original sound and relies on samples too much in her music. …

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an “urgent warning” to Peloton’s Tread+ owners after receiving multiple reports of dangerous incidents. According to CNN, a Saturday news release by the government agency stated there had been 39 reported accidents involving the treadmill. Among these reports were “multiple reports of children …

A Texas mother is outraged that her son received an in-school suspension and spent over a week isolated in a cubicle because of his braided hairstyle. According to the Daily News, the mother is considering filing a lawsuit against the school before the upcoming school board meeting next Monday. She …

Chris Cuomo seems to understand why police and gun reform isn’t as big of a priority as it should be. He said police reform wouldn’t happen until “white people’s kids start getting killed.” On “Cuomo Prime Time,” the CNN anchor argued that not enough is being done about the issue …

An 11-year-old Florida girl was found in the home of her 22-year-old “boyfriend” less than 24 hours after an Amber alert had been issued. Police arrested Luis Encarnacion, who is facing multiple charges, including child sex abuse.  According to the Tampa Bay Times, the girl was last seen at River Ridge …

The father of the Ohio teen arrested in the Time Square subway station with an AK-47 and loaded magazine was killed last month in a shootout with police. Saadiq Teague, 18, was charging his phone when patrolling officers noticed the weapon. He was charged with multiple counts of criminal possession …

A terrified 17-year-old girl was kidnapped at gunpoint, drugged, raped, and held hostage inside a storage unit in Cypress, Texas, for five days before making a harrowing escape- using the kidnapper’s cell phone. According to KHOU, investigators say the teen was abducted by 34-year-old Joel Micah Arnold, who has been …

Four of the eight people murdered in Thursday’s mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis were members of the Sikh Community. According to People, the Sikh community in Indianapolis is in deep mourning. One of the victims, 48-year-old Amarjit Sekhon, was a beloved mother of two who moved to the …

On Sunday, actor Mark Wahlberg paid tribute to his mother Alma Wahlberg, 78, who passed away. “I’m so blessed to have been brought into this world by, raised by, taught by and set on my life’s path by, such an amazing woman.” He wrote, “She was the epitome of the …