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As the presidential inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BLK, a popular dating and social app for the Black community, is launching #BLKFreedomWeekend. The initiative offers Black residents in Washington, D.C., a chance to escape the heightened tensions expected during the weekend by providing flight credits to destinations of their choice. BLK will…
Social media personality and motivational speaker Justin Laboy has relaunched his talk show, “#Respectfully,” with rapper Jim Jones as the first guest. The premiere episode, available on YouTube, gives viewers an in-depth look at Jones’ life, career, and values. In the episode, Jones reflects on his Harlem upbringing, shaped by his mother, grandmother, and the…
SZA has officially ended her professional relationship with Terrence “Punch” Henderson, president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), concluding a decade-long partnership that shaped her rise in the music industry. The announcement came unexpectedly via Instagram, where the artist revealed that Henderson had stepped away from his role as her manager. “Nothing to celebrate. The end…
Your Queens, Inc., in collaboration with Juneteenth NYC and the Southern Queens Park Association, will host the 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The event will take place at the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center in Jamaica, Queens. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the program starting at 4 p.m. Kwanzaa, celebrated from…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office is investigating the death of Robert Brooks, who died on Dec. 10 following an encounter with correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County. The Office of Special Investigation (OSI), a division of the attorney general’s office, is reviewing the use of force by officers…
The latest issue of Urban Magazine places the spotlight on Jamila Bell and Mecca “Meccavelli” Evans, the powerhouse duo behind the groundbreaking Unhinged and Immoral podcast. Known for their unfiltered conversations and thought-provoking commentary, Bell and Evans have built a platform that resonates with listeners who crave authenticity and bold perspectives. In their exclusive feature,…
Actor Jamie Foxx required stitches after a physical altercation during his birthday dinner at a Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday, his spokesperson confirmed. When the incident occurred, Foxx, the Oscar-winning star of Ray and Django Unchained, was celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow, a high-end Chinese restaurant on the 300 block of North Camden Drive. Beverly Hills Police…
New York Attorney General Letitia James responded Monday to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against a New York doctor who provides telehealth abortion services. “Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York,” James said in a statement. “As other states move to attack those who provide…