What's On Today - Sunday

Don Cornelius was the bridge that brought the rich legacy of Black music to a global stage. The Chicago native’s iconic dance show Soul Train made its official premiere in October 1971, running until March 2006, and what happened throughout its 35-season run was unimaginable.

The life and legacy of Don Cornelius: A visionary of soul and representation

Cornelius will always be remembered as a trailblazer who changed the face of American television. His creation of Soul Train, a groundbreaking television show, not only elevated Black music but also celebrated the richness of African-American culture at a time when representation on TV was minimal.… Read more

JAY-Z and his team continue to push in their efforts to open a casino in the heart of Manhattan. They have vowed that the local community will benefit from the initiative.

As per New York 1 JAY-Z stood on business earlier this week in their pursuit to build a gambling facility in the Times Square section of the Big Apple. The MC and Roc Nation senior leadership attended a meeting on Wednesday, July 23 at the NY State Capital with Caesars and real estate developer SL Green in hopes to secure one of three real estate licenses up for grabs.… Read more

On Tuesday (July 29), the legal team for Diddy filed a motion in federal court requesting that the former mogul be released before he is to be sentenced in the fall after being convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. In the filing, lawyers Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos list several reasons why Diddy should be freed before the sentencing hearing, calling the case “exceptional” and arguing that he and the women involved in the case were consensually engaging in a “swingers” lifestyle.… Read more

Deion Sanders is running up another bag with his latest endorsement deal with Depend Underwear.

Now, he has a new partnership that’s more personal than ever. After having his bladder removed due to cancer in May, Sanders has teamed up with Depend, the brand known for making incontinence underwear.

Depend’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark, confirmed the news on July 28. In a statement, the company said they are proud to work with Sanders. “Wearing Depend isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a badge of resilience,” they said.… Read more

In today’s constantly connected world, where people are flooded with updates from news outlets, social media platforms, and streaming services around the clock, it’s easy to believe that the world is becoming more dangerous. However, this perception may not reflect reality. Mean World Syndrome is a concept that explains why so many people feel unsafe and pessimistic about the world today. And with the rise of negative content being shared on social media and the news, it can lead to major fatigue for Black folks.… Read more