By: Christina L. Myers | theconversation.com | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In the September 2024 NFL ad announcing Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer at Super Bowl 59, the 37-year-old rapper stands before a colossal American flag, feeding footballs into a machine that launches the balls to wide receivers. “Will you be pulling up? I […]
By Chris Tobias The Los Angeles Lakers have made significant roster enhancements through recent trades, positioning themselves as formidable contenders for the 2025 NBA Championship. This analysis delves into the key acquisitions, their potential impact on the team’s performance, and evaluates the Lakers’ prospects of securing the title. Key Acquisitions: Luka Dončić: Trade Details: On […]
By Janet Howard, Exclusive to New Black Voices | Editorial credit: Debby Wong / shutterstock.com Sade Adu, known mononymously as Sade, is synonymous with smooth, soulful melodies, effortless elegance, and a magnetic presence that has captivated listeners for decades. Emerging as one of the most distinctive voices in music, Sade has left an indelible mark […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Twitch, a leading live-streaming platform, has become a central hub for gamers worldwide, attracting millions of viewers daily. While it offers entertainment and community engagement, the platform also exposes children and teenagers to potential risks, especially when engaging with certain popular games. Introduction Twitch, a leading live-streaming platform, has become a […]
By Leah Rothstein, URBAN MATTERS | Photo credit: chihacknight.org It’s been hard to pay attention to the national news lately. When I do, I am tempted to feel powerless and hopeless about the divisiveness and animosity that seems to be consuming our country. But I don’t want to respond by burying my head in the […]
By Zoe D. Peterson, theconversation.com | Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / shutterstock.com The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims. Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people […]
By Rob Book, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Natursports / shutterstock.com When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low […]
New AfroPoP Digital Short is the perfect spooky story for the season and for our times The experience portrayed in the latest AfroPoP Digital Short, Sundown Road, is chillingly familiar. You’re driving on a back road in Anytown USA. Your car breaks down. Your mobile signal is lost. The sun begins to set and there doesn’t seem […]
By Janet Howard | Photos and video courtesy Double XXposure Media Cissy Houston Passes Away at 91: Celebrated Gospel Star Who Nurtured Daughter Whitney’s Legendary Career Cissy Houston, the legendary gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, passed away at 91. With a career that spanned decades, Cissy made her mark in the […]
By Chuck Arnold | MSN Growing up watching the “love in the afternoon” triumvirate of ABC daytime soaps — “All My Children,” “One Life To Live” and “General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Viki (Erika Slezak) and Clint […]