First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the third annual College Signing Day in Harlem. About 4, 000 high school seniors and several celebrities joined Mrs. Obama for the event to promote higher education.
Prince‘s longtime lawyer, L. Londell McMillen, vehemently denied rumors that the artist was a drug abuser, arguing that he led a clean and healthy lifestyle, reports The Associated Press: McMillan told the news outlet in a phone interview Monday night that he “spoke to Prince the Sunday before he died, after it was reported that […]
Pennsylvania's Superior Court declines to hear Bill Cosby's appeal. In doing so, it upholds the lower court's ruling that Cosby does not have immunity from prosecution.
A Texas death row inmate has battled to get an appeal of his sentence over an expert witness who said Black people are dangerous. His problem is that his own lawyer retained the expert.
Kelly made her highly anticipated return to 'Live' and called out ABC executives for their blatant disrespect.
Now that legendary singer Prince has passed on, many people are wondering who will inherit his fortune. Although the artist was very proactive about handling legal matters surrounding the rights to his music, there’s no word on whether he had a will. Prince never conceived any children, both of his parents have passed away, and he […]
Federal investigators visited Wake County, N.C. to investigate complaints about racial bias in the school district. This is part of an ongoing civil rights probe.
Lt. Trudy Callahan of the Jacksonville County Sheriff’s Office was suspended for 10 days following an investigation that she posted a racist photo on Instagram
We're here for Essence Magazine putting some fresh new faces on their covers. The June issue will feature Grammy nominated singer, Andra Day.
Following the untimely death of Prince, his brother-in-law, Maurice Phillips has confirmed that the musical icon's Paisley Park home in Minneapolis will be converted into a museum.