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Police Arrest Man Who Stole Beyoncé Hard Drives From SUV

Police in the Atlanta metropolitan region have arrested an area man in connection with stolen hard drives featuring unreleased music from Beyoncé. The man stole the hard drives from a parked SUV during the Houston superstar’s recent tour stop in Atlanta over the summer.

CNN reports that the break-in occurred on July 8 after one of Beyoncé’s choreographers reported that a computer and other items were stolen out of a rented SUV. In the call, the choreographer did not mention the singer by name but referenced someone important.… Read more

Can Eating Breakfast Earlier Help You Live Longer?

Do you eat breakfast early or late? Is there really a best time to eat breakfast? It might seem like a small detail, but for older adults, the timing of that first meal could reveal important clues about overall health and even longevity.

A new study has found that as people age, their meal times tend to shift later, and for older individuals, eating breakfast later in the day may be linked to various physical and mental health issues, including depression, fatigue, and oral health problems.… Read more

Cardi B Unveils The Lineup For Her Upcoming Album ‘Am I The Drama?’

Cardi B has shared the list of artists featured on her new album “AM I THE DRAMA?“, which drops on September 19.

The lineup includes Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Cash Cobain, Tyla, Janet Jackson, and Megan Thee Stallion. It’s a mix of big names from different genres, showing that Cardi is ready to try something new and different with her music. The title AM I THE DRAMA? fits Cardi B’s bold honest personality & where she is currently in her life.… Read more

5 Little Girls And The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

Monday marks the 62nd anniversary of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, an event that would become one of several turning points in the Civil Rights Movement, exposing the violent backlash to thriving Black communities. As we pause to remember the four little girls killed in the bombing, it’s important to also honor survivor Sarah Collins Rudolph.

The imagery of four little girls killed in a racist attack on a place of worship has long been a somber point of reflection.… Read more

Faith In The Time Of Monsters Event Proves Art And Faith Are On The Frontline Of Change

Source: Dr. Cornel West at “Faith in the Time of Monsters” in Seattle, Washington, Sept. 6. kirsten west savali,dr. cornel west,faith in the time of monsters / Kirsten West Savali

The Valley and Mountain United Methodist Church, pastored by Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, had a Faith in the Time of Monsters event last weekend, which was a bold reminder of how art and faith can light the way during difficult times. Inspired by philosopher Antonio Gramsci’s idea that “the old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born,” the gathering spoke directly to the “monsters” of our day—Christian nationalism, rising fascism in America, and the pressures of late-stage capitalism.… Read more

Questlove Set To Receive 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award For Shaping The Culture

Questlove, drummer and co-founder of The Roots, will be honored with the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award on October 10 in Los Angeles.

The Philly legend is not only a musician but also a filmmaker, author, and cultural voice. He has won both an Oscar and a Grammy, and now he’s being recognized for his impact on music, storytelling, and social change.

The award will be presented by Abbott Elementary star actress Quinta Brunson, who also received the Trailblazer Award in the past.… Read more

Ms. Williams AKA “Teacher Bae” Says She’s Being Body Shamed For Being Curvy

Ms. Williams, a teacher and rising social media star, has been showcasing her fresh looks while educating the youth, earning her the nickname “Teacher Bae.” However, Ms. Williams says that critics of her “Teacher Bae” posts online are simply jealous of her body and are s haming her for being curvy.

TMZ caught up with Ms. Williams for a quick chat on TMZ Live to discuss her rise in online notoriety due to her looks and her response to the aforementioned critics.… Read more

Prepare for the Track & Signals – Phase 1 for the full METRO Blue Line.

Prepare for the Track & Signals – Phase 1 for the full METRO Blue Line.

Closure begins Monday, Sept. 22 at 10 p.m. through Oct. 4.

Replacement bus service will operate for the entire Blue Line.

NOTE: There will be no service on the Blue or Green lines between U.S. Bank and Target Field stations during this closure. The Green Line will serve U.S. Bank Stadium station, allowing customers to catch a return eastbound train to the University of MN and St.… Read more

She Ain’t No Diva: Kelly Price Attacks Black Women After Being Trolled Over Appearance 

Kelly Price had some harsh words for the Black women who she says “trolled” her appearance in her comments on social media. What could have been an opportunity to address internet trolling with grace quickly turned into a scathing attack on the very community that has supported her career for decades.

Earlier this week, the R&B Diva took to Instagram Live with a scathing message aimed at trolls who she says have been “nasty and disrespectful” about her looks, starting with the men, saying:

“Any man who feels the right to disrespect a woman who has never done anything to them… you’re a bi**h.… Read more

[Op-Ed] The Hurricane Katrina Kids We Don’t Talk About

I was in my first week of sophomore year at Spelman College on August 29, 2005. Freshman year was transformative; I was learning about love from bell hooks, living in a new city, and beginning to see how differently Blackness could be experienced and embodied. I was becoming a new version of myself and believed I would not return home to New Orleans after college. That changed after Katrina.

Instead of leaving the city when Hurricane Katrina hit, my family stayed behind at a hotel off Canal Street.… Read more

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