In the 2023 rendition of The Color Purple, Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. plays the mean and cold Ol’ Mister. In real life, “mean” and “cold” are the polar opposite of who the legendary actor is. The 87-year-old — the third Black actor to ever win an Oscar in 1983 — showed up to Atlanta‘s...
LOS ANGELES – The shock of her husband’s unexpected trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers sparked a widely read social media post from Lauren Holiday. The abrupt change before the start of training camp affected the entire family. Days later when two-time NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday was traded again to the...
Gwen Jimmere, CEO and Founder of Naturalicious All too often, African-American women dread washing their hair, since it can take multiple hours or even a whole day. Not only did entrepreneur Gwen Jimmere create a solution to this common inconvenience, but she is also the first and only African-American to hold a patent for a...
Black-owned businesses are an engine of growth in the U.S., and they must be supported. The United States is becoming an increasingly Black and Brown country, so it is incumbent upon the nation to offer more economic opportunity for those who traditionally have been left out of the process and who have been so used...
This homemade turtle cheesecake is so rich and creamy, no one will believe it’s vegan! With layers of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, this decadent dessert is sure to be a hit for any special occasion. While there are many desserts that are great for parties and celebrations, nothing feels quite as indulgent as a cheesecake—and...
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HENDERSON, Nev. – The gabfest occurred serendipitously at a Las Vegas Raiders team dinner back in August after Antonio Pierce sought a place to sit and Champ Kelly offered him an open chair. As coaches and players dined on caviar, tuna tartare and Wagyu beef at a swanky seaside Malibu, California, restaurant, Raiders linebackers coach...
Generally, this comes up at the quarter-mark or halfway through the season. But hey, it’s Christmas, so let’s hand out some Christmastime NHL awards just to get into the spirit of the thing! Who is leading in the various categories that the league likes to hand out some weird looking silverware for at a very...