The younger brother of Thunder guard Dion Waiters was murdered in his hometown of Philadelphia on Tuesday. Waiters missed Wednesday’s victory over the LA Clippers as he mourned the loss with his family. Waiters’ brother, 21-year old Demetrius Pinckney, was reportedly shot execution style following a dirt bike chase. Not …

It’s that time of year again. I hope you haven’t blown your tax refund check just yet. If you have, no worries, you can still put these tactics to great use. If you haven’t, below are some things you should do with your refund check.  1.       Invest in a Roth …

Electric lady Janelle Monae has landed the third lead role alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer in the film “Hidden Figures.” According to The Wrap, Ted Melfi is directing the movie and producing with Chernin Entertainment and Donna Gigliotti of Levantine Films. The film is based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s …

The political controversy surrounding the 1991 sexual harassment case of Anita Hill vs. Clarence Thomas is brought to life in a new HBO miniseries.  HBO Films’ “Confirmation” is a dramatization of the media scrum revolving around the 1991 tale of Anita Hill and  Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. The film will emphasize the …

Tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. The tournament, which took place in January, was Sharapova’s last appearance, in which she lost in the quarterfinals to Serena Williams. According to the Russian tennis star, an email from the World Anti-Doping Agency …

About a week ago, I was talking to two of my female co-workers about modern dating and some trending patterns and behaviors that seem to have become the unfortunate norm. I would say dating, for me, began during high school.  If there was a guy that liked you, he would ask for …

Is sexuality a concern for NFL prospects now? Apparently so in the case of the Atlanta Falcons. According to former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple, a member of the Falcons’ coaching staff asked him if he is gay during his interview at the NFL combine. “The Falcons coach, one of …

Ladies, it’s time to suit up and head to the locker room! You don’t have to follow sports to know that March is a significant month for basketball. March Madness has almost every man in the world glued to the television and having endless guy talk about America’s second favorite …

After 11 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Roddy White has to say farewell to the bird gang. The longtime receiver had two years remaining on his contract and was set to make $4.25 million in 2016. No statement has been made as to the exact reasoning behind the Falcons releasing the …

With the country being less than ten months from deciding its 45th president, March 1st marked a major milestone in the voting process. Candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went into Super Tuesday tied at 51 delegates each for the Democratic Party. The democratic nominee must have at least 2,383 …

The controversial yet long-awaited Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana will soon hit theaters.  According to Entertainment Weekly, the film follows Simone through her legendary career as an American vocalist, particularly her years living in isolation in France after finding it difficult to balance her singing career with her political activism. In France, she …

Jay Z’s music streaming service, Tidal, has just fired its CFO Chris Hart and COO Nils Juell. The firing comes at the wake of a recent royalties lawsuit and possible sell of the company to Samsung or Google. According to Variety, Hart was let go over a dispute on the way the …

How do you tell the person that you’re dating that you have a curable or incurable STD? While dating as a millennial is hard enough, one should always be concerned about the health of their partner. Having sex with someone unprotected has always been a calculated risk, but with the …

Imagine meeting someone new and trying to incorporate them into your daily routine with your children. This is a concern for so many single moms and dads that are still learning the ropes of dating. Questions arise such as when is it appropriate to introduce the idea of dating to …

Meet the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic.  At just 9-year-old, Anaya Lee Willabus is the youngest published author in U.S. history to write a chapter book.  Anaya Lee Willabus loves to read and write, so she decided to create her own book. Her book entitled, “The Day Mohan Found His Confidence” tells the story …