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June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

KevOnStage is building a comedy empire at Tubi with new multi-project deal

The KevOnStage Tubi deal covers two more seasons of “Safe Space,” a new series, a comedy special, and original films

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Slutty Vegan To Expand In Atlanta And Washington, D.C. With New Franchise Deals

Just months after Slutty Vegan Founder Aisha ‘Pinky’ Cole Hayes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the plant-based burger empire revealed plans to expand through new franchise agreements in Atlanta...

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Russell Wilson Retires From NFL To Join CBS Sports Instead Of Playing For NY Jets

The Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced his retirement Wednesday, ending a remarkable NFL run and beginning a new chapter as an analyst on CBS' The NFL Today.

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Mayor Brandon Scott Pushes Back On The Absent Black Father Myth — 1 Stroller Walk At A Time

Baltimore mayor demystifies Black fatherhood with stroller walk, challenging stereotypes with data and personal experience.

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

‘It’s just a rash’: Kelly Rowland hopes to change how Black women talk about eczema

For years, Kelly Rowland experienced “rashes” she didn’t know were eczema; now she wants others to understand the power of

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

J.R. Smith reveals the inspiration behind his decision to earn his degree more than 20 years after entering the NBA

The former NBA star earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T after returning to school in 2021 and joining

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Definition Of Love’: Ciara Pulls at Heartstrings with Reaction to Russell Wilson’s Retirement — Proving Why They’re the Internet’s Favorite Couple

Ciara and Russell Wilson are frequently listed among Hollywood’s favorite celebrity couples. After the 14-year vet officially announced his retirement from the NFL this week, […] ‘Definition Of Love’: Ciara Pulls at Heartstrings with Reaction to Russell Wilson’s Retirement — Proving Why They’re the Internet’s Favorite Couple

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Former NBA Star Derrick Coleman Rejects Alabama Honors Over Redistricting

Former Nets player Derrick Coleman will still be inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame despite not attending the ceremony.

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Michigan Cop Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail For Tasing Black Man For 40 Seconds

Matthew Furman was sentenced to a total of three years probation, the first six months of which he'll spend in Wayne County Jail, as ordered by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mark Slavens.

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Kameirah Johnson’s ode to Black hair is now Google’s Doodle for millions to see

Teen artist Kameirah Johnson says winning Google’s 2025-2026 Doodle for Google contest is affirmation that her voice and vision matter.

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

How Sam’s Club CEO Latriece Watkins Became One Of The Most Powerful Women In Business

Watkins, who became president and CEO of Sam's Club in February 2026, debuted at No. 87 on Fortune's 2026 Most Powerful Women

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

Tubi Is Betting Big On The Creator Economy. KevOnStage Is The Bet.

When Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks first began posting comedic sketches online, the idea that a free, ad-supported streaming service would one day hand him a multi-year slate spanning television, stand-up, and […] The post Tubi Is Betting Big On The Creator Economy. KevOnStage Is The Bet. appeared first on Essence .

June 4, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Clearly a Ticking Time Bomb’: Protesters Flood South Carolina Gas Station Where Black Teen Was Killed, After Shooter Walks, and Now a Newly Unearthed Video Raises Fresh Questions

The outrage is palpable as the country reacts to the verdict in the Cyrus Carmack-Belton murder case. Rick Chow, 44, was found not guilty of […] ‘Clearly a Ticking Time Bomb’: Protesters Flood South Carolina Gas Station Where Black Teen Was Killed, After Shooter Walks, and Now a Newly Unearthed Video Raises Fresh Questions

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

‘Thank you, football’: Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL in emotional video

The former 10-time Pro Bowler and former NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient also won a Super Bowl

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

New study reveals how dependent Black and Hispanic teens are on AI chatbots for schoolwork, but other factors paint a clearer picture

Chatbots like ChatGPT and Meta AI have become more prevalent in schools across the country, with Black and Hispanic teens

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hosts Fathers’ Stroller Walk to dispel misperceptions of Black fatherhood

“Black Baltimore fathers have another level of fatherhood swag and this event is a place for us to display that

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

Shaq is bringing Black Caesar, the legendary Black pirate, to comics

The NBA icon is teaming up with Archie Comics to tell the story of Black Caesar, an African king turned

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

‘He was able to relate to everyone’: Lonnie Ali opens up about the Muhammad Ali Day of Compassion, and how her husband’s message lives on

Ten years after the death of “The Greatest,” the Ali Center is leading the charge in a global effort to

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

TikTok And Instagram Nix AI-Influencers That Cosplay Black Women

Whether people embrace it or fear it, artificial intelligence has infiltrated almost every aspect of the internet. From the controversial AI-generated content that President Trump has posted on Truth Social...

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

They Said I’m ‘Overqualified’: What They Really Mean Might Surprise You

Dear Fairygodmentor®, Everyone Says I’m ‘Overqualified.’ Is That Code for Something Else? -Over Being Overqualified Dear Over Being Overqualified, It’s hard enough to get feedback these days, and when you...

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

Supreme Court allows Alabama Republicans to use map that eliminates majority-Black district

“This is a Court that is stripping Black voters of power and voice at a speed that would put Jim

June 3, 2026 · source link ↗

Assata Shakur: They Carried It On And Uplifted Her Name

A celebration of life for the revolutionary embodiment of the fight for Black liberation took place in New York City over the weekend.

June 2, 2026 · source link ↗

‘What is That?’: Trump Spirals, Tries to Pin the Renovation Disaster on Obama — Then Fans Zoom In and Find One Embarrassing Detail He Clearly Missed

Donald Trump is blowing through money on beautification projects, and he only has himself to blame. The president, 79, could use a scapegoat to quiet […] ‘What is That?’: Trump Spirals, Tries to Pin the Renovation Disaster on Obama — Then Fans Zoom In and Find One Embarrassing Detail He Clearly Missed

June 2, 2026 · source link ↗

Courtney Kemp Agboh sees you hate watching ‘Nemesis’: ‘I already got you!’

Co-creators Courtney Kemp Agboh and Tani Marole open up about the reactions online to Netflix’s hit heist show “Nemesis.” All

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