What's On Today - Wednesday

Esaw Snipes-Garner, activist and widow of Eric Garner, has sadly died at age 58.

The New York Amsterdam Times reports that she passed early Monday morning due to undisclosed health complications. Esaw Snipes-Garner’s death was announced on Monday by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN). Dominique Sharpton, NAN’s national director of membership and producer of special events, released a statement celebrating Snipes-Garner’s life and activism, as well as highlighting the unfortunate amount of tragedy she had endured over the last decade.… Read more

Two former residents of Idlewild, Michigan—a historically Black community—are teaming up to revitalize the precious neighborhood, which once thrived with Black-owned businesses, schools, and cultural vibrancy. To achieve their goal, they’re focused on mentoring the next generation to continue the legacy and shape the future of the historic area.

Founded by Kyle and Carmen Grier, the TEEM Center opened its doors in May 2024, according to Pioneer. TEEM stands for Train, Educate, Equip, and Mentor, reflecting the center’s mission to empower Idlewild’s youth to build a bigger and brighter future for not only themselves but their community.… Read more

An actor on The Oval, one of writer, director, and producer Tyler Perry’s many television shows, has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexually harassing him during production and using his leverage as a producer to silence him.

According to AP News, actor Derek Dixon filed the lawsuit last Friday in the Los Angeles Superior Court and is seeking at least $260 million in damages. Dixon says he initially met Tyler Perry while working as event staff for one of the producer’s parties.… Read more

Black Thought Writing And Directing Immersive Hip-Hop F

The Roots crew continues to expand its footprint into multimedia projects. This time, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, The Roots frontman and co‑founder of Two One Five Entertainment with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, is helming the project. He’ll be writing and directing an immersive film centered around “hip-hop’s soul.” The project, co-produced by Questlove, Live Nation Urban head Shawn Gee, and Impossible Creative, uses its 360-degree WonderRoom platform to bring audiences inside seminal moments of hip-hop culture.… Read more

You may have seen them at your local gas station or convenience store small, brightly colored bottles marketed as energy boosters or mood enhancers. But behind the flashy labels and catchy names like Zaza, Tianaa, Pegasus, or TD Red, lies a hidden danger: a substance called tianeptine.

Often referred to as “gas station heroin,” tianeptine is raising red flags among health officials due to its high risk of addiction, serious side effects, and the lack of regulation surrounding its sale.… Read more