By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Family, friends and fans of slain rapper Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known by his stage moniker “Takeoff,” finally received answers today. Police arrested and charged Patrick Xavier Clark with murder on Dec. 1 for the shooting that claimed Takeoff’s life in the early morning hours of Nov. 1. According
Pinky Cole, the founder, and CEO of Slutty Vegan, comes back home this weekend. Photo credit: Drea Nicole Photography Pinky Cole, the founder, and CEO of Slutty Vegan, comes back home this weekend. The philanthropist and entrepreneur brings the Pinky Cole Experience Tour to the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Soundstage on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.
by ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff The murky circumstances surrounding the death of 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson, a Black woman from North Carolina who died on a trip to Mexico with her six “friends” back in October, has not only spurred an international investigation but a fierce debate in
By Coppin State University Release BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in strengthening its brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education. The In campaign, funded by resources received through the HBCU settlement fund, and created in collaboration with The SAX Agency, will be interwoven throughout academics, student
by ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff House Democratic Caucus Chair and Brooklyn U.S. Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries is the next Dem leader after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped down two weeks ago. He’s the first Black person to hold the position in history. Pelosi, 82, was already
*What’s up, party people? The Social Heat is coming at you with some juicy news tuhday! Kicking thing off, Bobby Brown, the original king of R&B, announced that he will hit the stage with New Edition for an upcoming world tour. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant have all signed on to
*Keke Palmer will make her “Saturday Night Live” debut on Dec. 3 with musical guest SZA, and NBC has released fresh new promos featuring for the upcoming episode. Check it out via the YouTube clip above. “I can’t wait,” Keke said of her upcoming SNL hosting gig in an Instagram post earlier this month. “The
*William Stanford Davis was asked to dance during his audition as a janitor for an ABC pilot titled “Abbott Elementary.” He didn’t give it a second thought. Auditions are a dime a dozen when you’ve been in Hollywood for over twenty-five years, but when he booked the role of “Mr. Johnson,” he thought perhaps it
*Ever wonder what the difference is between anxiety attacks and panic attacks? Per Healthline, “anxiety is often triggered by certain stressors and may build gradually,” while “panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and abruptly.” Panic attacks “involve intense and often overwhelming fear” and physical symptoms typically include “a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or nausea.” Anyone
*Despite her initial claims that there was no infidelity going on in her marriage, Cynthia Bailey’s recently-filed court documents say otherwise. As previously reported, the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star announced in October that she and her ex-husband, Mike Hill, were divorcing after less than two years of marriage. She claimed that the relationship