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You may not know Eunique Jones Gibson’s name yet but you definitely know her work. She’s the lady behind photo awareness campaigns like “I Am Trayvon Martin” and “Because of Them, We Can.” As a photographer, author and mother, she’s found a unique way to capitalize on her viral web content, and she’s so successful […]

Mary J. Blige got rid of some tax drama in her life by paying off a huge chuck of her massive debt. MUST READ: FAB OR FUG: Mary J. Blige’s Hervé Léger Bodycon According to reports, the “No More Drama” singer was hit with a tax lien last February, stating she owed the state of […]

Whitney Houston’s family says Nippy deserves better. According to reports, loved ones of the late singer are furious about her upcoming Lifetime movie, insisting she’s too big for the small screen and deserves better. “Whitney is certainly worthy of more than a television movie,” says Pat Houston, Whitney’s sister-in-law and former manager. “If Whitney were here today, […]

Rashema Melson has been living in a D.C. homeless shelter with her mother and two siblings for the past two years. This may have been setback for some, but this determined 18-year-old used her troubling living situation as motivation. According to reports, the Anacostia High School senior earned a 4.0 GPA and received a full […]

Congratulations are in order for “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” stars Waka Flocka Flame and his new bride Tammy Rivera. According to reports, the longtime lovebirds are off the market. They tied the knot in a secret weeding ceremony about two weeks ago. The rapper’s mom-ager Debra Antney spilled the beans during a recent interview […]

Fatburger on the Las Vegas Strip will never be the same. According to reports, T.I. took a swing at Floyd Mayweather and it caused a massive chair-throwing brawl at the burger joint early Sunday morning. There’s video footage out but here’s how several witnesses said it all went down. Floyd was eating inside the restaurant, […]

While Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to relax, hit the beach and socialize with family and friends, it’s important recognize the real reason we celebrate the holiday. In his weekly White House address, President Obama is reminding all Americans to pay homage to our fallen patriots and heroes during this time set aside […]

Breaking into the job market is tough for all recent college grads, but a new study shows that African-Americans have a significantly harder time than their peers. According to a new report by Center for Economic and Policy Research, the unemployment rate for recent Black grads ages 22 to 27 is 12.4 percent, more than […]

Only a handful of people in the world have experienced life at 115 years old, and Jeralean Talley is one of them! The Detroit-area woman is the oldest-living American and the second-oldest person in the world, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Born on May 23, 1899, her life spans parts of three centuries and […]

American Girl is discontinuing two of their dolls of color. The first is Asian American Ivy, and the second is African American Cécile. The company announced the news on social media. “Say farewell to these cherished characters,” reads a post on their Twitter account. “They move into the American Girl archives this fall.” Say farewell […]

The bride wore Givenchy! Kim Kardashian said “I do” to her hubby Kanye West in Florence, Italy today wearing a haute couture gown by Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci. According to reports, the stunning bride wasn’t the only one to rock the Italian fashion designer for the wedding of the year. The 36-year-old groom also wore a […]

After nearly six years of marriage, Malaysia Pargo is ending her troubled relationship with Charlotte Hornets player Jannero Pargo. According to reports, the “Basketball Wives LA” star, whose real name is Laquisha Pargo, filed divorce papers in a L.A. County County Superior Court this week, citing irreconcilable differences. MUST READ: Draya Skips ‘BBall Wives LA’ […]