McDonald’s – Depositphotos *Recently, misinformation about McDonald’s closures has spread on social media, including the rumor that the chain is shutting down its California locations. As Dexerto reports, there is no evidence that even one store is shutting down in the state. This rumor began after several articles discussed franchisee struggles because of the California’s
David Hilliard screenshot *A viral video shows a Black Panther Party founding member David Hilliard, seemingly supporting Donald Trump. Now, the man’s grandson claims he was exploited. In the clip, Hilliard, 82, explains to a woman named Carol D. Mitchell that he and Trump were acquaintances when the former president was a college student in
*(CNN) — Baseball legend Willie Mays never expected to get 10 more career hits five decades after his last game. But that’s exactly what happened last week when Major League Baseball integrated Negro League statistics into its record books. “So that’s a very good thing,” Mays told CNN in a statement Wednesday. “It must be some kind of record
Screenshot of Republican Byron Donalds *Democrats are attempting to fuel fake outrage among Black voters by misconstruing remarks that Florida Republican Byron Donalds said about Jim Crow. Donalds, a Black man and a potential running mate for Donald Trump, said Tuesday at an event in Philadelphia that Black families were “together” during the Jim Crow
Eboni K. Williams / via Bravo *Reality TV star Eboni K. Williams is expecting her first baby. “The Real Housewives of New York City” alumna shared the exciting news with PEOPLE. According to the outlet, Williams, 40, is pregnant with a girl, due Aug. 16. She utilized her frozen eggs to become a mother through
Janice Turner and son Sean Kingston – Getty *Rapper Sean Kingston was extradited from California and booked into a South Florida jail on Sunday after he and his mother were accused of committing fraud. Now the Broward County Sheriff’s Office wants him to pay back the taxpayers for the cost of his extradition. According to
Reparations Now (Getty) *Evanston, Illinois is the first city to fund reparations to Black residents after leaders announced in 2019 plans to provide $10 million over the next 10 years. According to an ABC News report, reparations of as much as $25,000 per resident that qualifies will be distributed to use toward housing. The city
Black women at a manufacturing plant – via eurweb *New York (CNN) — General Mills, the manufacturer of Cheerios and other well-known cereals, is being sued by eight Black employees working at a Georgia plant who say it’s rampant with racism under the control of its White managers. In the federal lawsuit filed June 2
Talented singer-songwriter and worship leader Bayo Daniels delivers uplifting reggae-infused vibes in his new single “FREE.” Accompanied by a captivating video, the new song is a powerful declaration of our freedom in Christ. It also speaks of the transformative power of faith and its liberating impact on our lives. With a musical journey that began
Smartphones – Depositphotos *New York Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for a statewide ban on smartphones in schools. The proposal would permit students to carry only phones without Internet access, The Guardian reports. The governor plans to introduce the bill later this year and address it in New York’s next legislative session in January 2025.