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Decades-Old Cold Case Reveals Georgia Woman Concealed Her Friend’s Death as Part of a Shady Scheme
A Georgia woman was arrested almost twenty years after her friend’s dismembered body was discovered on the side of the road. Angel Marie Thompson is not considered a suspect in the death of her friend...
Anna Wintour’s Relationship With Black Folks is Too Suspect For Her to Come For Naomi Campbell
On Tuesday (Sept. 3), Harlem’s Fashion Row Show and Style Awards honored the one and only Naomi Campbell. As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, founder Brandice Daniel used her event for those in attenda...
Marlon Wayans Explains His Family’s Sudden ‘In Living Color’ Exit
“In Living Color” is one of the most groundbreaking, important series in TV history. We have the endlessly talented Wayans family to thank for its creation and success. It helped put the brand new Fox...
The Best Dressed Black Actresses Ahead of New York Fashion Week
Ahh, Fashion Week! It’s the most wonderful time of the year for New York City outside of the holiday season. The country’s hottest designers, fashion influencers, editors, celebrities and more have al...
The Surprising Reason It Took More Than 30 Years to Arrest a Black Missouri Man For an Alleged Rape and Murder
An Indiana father went looking for his 19-year-old daughter after she didn’t show up for work. What he didn’t know was when he walked into her Illinois apartment, his family’s life would be changed fo...
Fans Furious at 911 Operator Heard in Rich Homie Quan’s Emergency Call
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan passed away on Thursday at the age of 34—with tributes from many of Quan’s collaborators pouring in. Yet authorities had barely confirmed the “Type of Way” rapper’s deat...
Hip-Hop Legends Who Died Too Young
Unfortunately, rappers dying at a young age is not a rare occurrence. It’s something that’s been happening since hip-hop was in its infancy. Read more…
Michigan Inmate Does Exactly What They Say Not to Do With His Case, With Shocking Results
Sometimes it’s better to bet on yourself, and in the case of Gregory Dean Tucker, his decision to represent himself in court just worked out in his favor. To the surprise of many, the Detroit man was ...
Two Utah High Schoolers Showed Up Wearing Blackface to A School Game—And This Happened
In 2024, you’d think we wouldn’t have to tell people blackface is just plain racist, but unfortunately, for two white students in Utah, they’re learning the hard way. Read more…