By Emerald Green | Photo copyright by IQ Inc In a quiet corner of Accra, Ghana, a young girl once shadowboxed against the walls of her small family home. That girl, Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey, would grow up to shatter one of Ghana’s toughest glass ceilings—becoming the nation’s first female world boxing champion and a trailblazer […]
By Emerald Green | Photo: Copyright IQ Inc New York City, July 30, 2025 – ESPN has officially cut ties with NFL Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe, less than two weeks after he reached a confidential settlement in a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault. In April 2025, a […]
By Emerald Green In July 2025, two former NBA players, Gilbert Arenas and Marcus Morris Sr., made headlines with separate legal troubles tied to gambling and fraud. While unrelated, their cases raise sharp questions about how betting and alleged misconduct off the court can ripple back into trust in the game itself. Gilbert Arenas, the […]
By Juan Avilez and Rich Andre, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: Igor Link / Shutterstock.com The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) kicked off on June 14 in Miami, Florida. The new 32-team competition brings together soccer (or football) clubs from around the world. The CWC resembles the better-known FIFA World Cup, where a […]
Welcome to Sports Vibes on Inception FM — where passion meets the game! Today, we’re diving into the 2025 NBA Draft held at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, and trust us, it was a night to remember. From shocking trades to international breakout stories, this year’s draft had it all. We break down the rest of the […]
By Sandy Connors | Editoria credit: Fred Duval / shutterstock.com At the 2025 BET Awards, Hollywood icon Denzel Washington added yet another accolade to his storied career, taking home the ‘Best Actor’ award for his commanding performance in the critically acclaimed crime drama Highest 2 Lowest, directed by longtime collaborator Spike Lee. At 70, Washington […]
By:Jose Valentino Ruiz |theconversation.com | Editorial Photo: IQ Inc In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band’s mainstream success, fans expected more feel-good funk from the ensemble. What they got instead was something murkier and […]
By:Broadwayleague.com June 19, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm LIVE in Times Square blacktobroadway.com The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative announces the performers for the 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a FREE outdoor concert in Times Square on Thursday, June 19, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (rain or shine). Flagstar Bank will be this year’s presenting sponsor. The 2025 Juneteenth Legacy […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The phrase “How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb?” is one of the most enduring setups in modern humor. Ostensibly a joke about a mundane task, the phrase has evolved into a cultural commentary tool, reflecting social stereotypes, group behaviors, and […]
By Staff Writer Netflix’s Forever, released on May 8, 2025, is a poignant reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, adapted by Mara Brock Akil. Set in 2018 in Los Angeles, the series follows high school juniors Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) as they navigate the complexities of first love amid the […]