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The Dozens: The Old School Game With Modern Implications

*Disclaimer: The following piece is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note that nobody’s mama, daddy, or greasy-greasy granny who got holes in her panties was harmed during its creation.

It’s back-to-school time. The days are getting more structured. The academic frustrations are starting to rise. And, at certain bus stops, cafeteria tables, and locker rooms, the jokes are starting to fly.

Because some of us know, it’s not just the end of the summer; it’s “Signifyin’ Season.”… Read more

Florida Officials Paint Over Rainbow Crosswalk Outside Pulse Nightclub

Residents and officials in Orlando are expressing outrage and disappointment after a rainbow crosswalk painted in tribute to the 49 people killed during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was painted over after a mandate by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

According to AP News, state transportation officials painted the crosswalk black in the middle of the night last Wednesday with no prior warning. “They did this in the middle of the night because they were scared of the resistance because they know what they did was wrong,” State Sen.… Read more

Did Will Smith Bring A.I. Fans On Tour Instead Of Real Ones?

Will Smith is being called out online after people noticed strange details in a video he posted from his Based on a True Story tour.

The video, shared on Instagram, shows Smith performing his song “You Can Make It.” But when the camera shows the crowd, some fans say the audience looks fake and possibly made with artificial intelligence. One sign in the crowd says, “’You Can Make It’ helped me survive cancer. THX Will,” but the man’s hand appears to blend into the sign, which many say looks edited.… Read more

‘Purple Rain’ Star Apollonia Sues Prince Estate To Keep Her Name

Born Patricia Kotero, the 66-year-old actress said in the suit filed last week that the Prince Estate is mounting an “aggressive campaign” to keep her from continuing to use the name. Paisley Park Enterprises filed to suspend usage of the name in 2019 and in 2021 with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, but neither case has yet been resolved. The Estate says that Kotero signed over the rights to use the name in the contracts she signed for Purple Rain.… Read more

Lil Nas X Faces 4 Felonies After Alleged Nude Fistifcuffs With L.A. Cops

Lil Nas X is in some legal hot water after an incident last week in Los Angeles led to his arrest and subsequently getting slapped with four felony charges. According to reports, Lil Nas X allegedly charged at Los Angeles Police Department officers while in a state of undress.

Initially reported by TMZ, Lil Nas X, 26, was reportedly walking around in Los Angeles on August 21 in his underwear and cowboy boots and reportedly disrobed completely.… Read more

YFN Lucci’s Welcome Home Concert Made His Comeback That Much Sweeter

Atlanta lit up over the weekend as YFN Lucci made a return to the stage with a sold-out “Welcome Home” concert at State Farm Arena.

After being released earlier this year following nearly four years behind bars, stemming from a 2021 case, Lucci wasted no time reclaiming his place in the rap game, and he did it with flair. The event was a full-blown celebration, packed with high-energy performances and surprise guests. Lucci brought out an all-star lineup including Rick Ross, Quavo, Latto, Trey Songz, and Lil Boosie, turning the night into a who’s who of Hip-Hop royalty.… Read more

The Story Of Red Lobster’s Comeback, Thanks To Black Diners

It was just a few years ago that the “renowned” seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster was on the verge of extinction. After being bought by a Thai conglomerate at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and installing an Endless Shrimp promotion that led the conglomerate to cut ties and close 140 locations en route to bankruptcy. Now, Red Lobster is seeing a huge resurgence thanks to the combination of a forward-thinking CEO who honed in on the impact of Black diners on the brand.… Read more

The Story Of Althea Gibson: Why Her Legacy Still Deserves Praise

This year, the U.S. Open is paying tribute to a trailblazer whose impact forever changed the face of tennis. During the tournament from Aug.18 to Sept. 8, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will honor the groundbreaking achievements of Althea Gibson, the first Black player to break the color barrier in the U.S. National Championships in 1950. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of that historic moment, the 2025 tournament theme—“75 Years of Breaking Barriers”—is a powerful homage to Gibson’s incredible legacy, her courage, and the countless doors she opened for generations of athletes.… Read more

Philando’s Pantry’s free groceries draw a crowd

by Sonya GoinsAugust 23, 2025

Philando’s Pantry feeds hundreds while carrying forward Castile’s legacy

Philando’s Pantry in Brooklyn Park is meeting urgent needs by feeding hundreds of families each month, while honoring Philando Castile’s legacy of everyday generosity.Many in Brooklyn Park struggle to make ends meet

Dozens lined up August 6 for free groceries at the Philando’s Pantry food distribution event in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, highlighting the growing food insecurity in the community.

Constance McIntyre of Brooklyn Park, a working mother of two, said the past year has been a struggle to make ends meet.… Read more

Autopsy Uncovers New Details In Rapper T-Hood’s Death

A new autopsy report has revealed more information about the shooting that killed Atlanta rapper T-Hood earlier this month.

According to the report, released by Gwinnett County police to TMZ, T-Hood was shot multiple times, in the back, stomach, backside, and both legs. He was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. At the time of his death, T-Hood was dating Kelsie Frost, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta stars Kirk and Rasheeda Frost.… Read more

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