This week for our Black History Month spotlight, we highlight a financial pioneer. William Madison McDonald emerged as an innovative African American entrepreneur, politician and banker, leaving an indelible mark on Texas and Black history. Read more about McDonald’s legacy inside. William was born on June 22, 1866, in College Mound, Texas. Often referred to…

Pastor DeVon Franklin, 46, is headed to the altar again. The Seventh-day Adventist has proposed to his girlfriend, fitness influencer Maria Castillo, two years after […] Plot Twist: Meagan Good’s Trainer Played Matchmaker for Ex-Husband DeVon Franklin and His New Fiancéehttp://dlvr.it/THzks4

A Charlotte County, Florida, commissioner has acknowledged he used the N-word in a conversation with a Black county official, claiming he believed the slur was […] ‘Reprehensible’: Unremorseful Republican Florida County Official Ignores Calls for Resignation After Being Exposed for Using N-Word In Meetinghttp://dlvr.it/THzhKx

Karoline Leavitt, 27, serves as press secretary and the official spokesperson for Donald Trump’s administration, but she’s now making headlines for her personal life. While […] Donald Trump’s 27-Year-Old Press Secretary Flaunts Her 59-Year-Old Husband’s Engagement Ring Worth a Fortune, Leaving Fans Shookhttp://dlvr.it/THzgs0

Gospel legend Marvin Sapp is stepping into a new musical lane with the release of his brand-new R&B EP, If I Were an R&B Singer! Though known for his soul-stirring gospel hits, Sapp is bringing that same passion and heartfelt emotion to the Rhythm and Blues genre…but, as he notes, only for moment. RELATED: 20 Hip-Hop and…

A woman is taking a Wisconsin hospital to court for allegedly leaving a feeding tube in her body 35 years ago when she was put […] ‘Outrageous … Negligence’: Woman Who Suffered Persistent Bodily Pains for Decades Discovers Tube Was Left Inside Her Body for 35 Years After Complicated C-Section, Files Lawsuithttp://dlvr.it/THzblv

As these stories continue to develop, 2025 is proving to be a year of transformation, controversy, and cultural evolution.http://dlvr.it/THzbXF

Black love hits different. It’s more than just romance—it’s culture, resilience, and history. From the many ways we hold each other down, build each other up, love unapologetically, and everything in between, there’s something powerful about seeing melanated couples thrive. In a world that hasn’t always valued or protected Black love nearly enough, celebrating it—especially…

Jimmy Butler has fans suspecting that he might have had a bit of an accident on the court. The NBA star made headlines after fans noticed an unusual […] ‘Someone Get Jimmy Butler a Bidet’: Jimmy Butler Clowned After Mysterious Stain On His Shorts Leaves Fans Believing He Had an ‘Accident’http://dlvr.it/THzYGR

Chelsea Clinton has shut down a false viral claim circulating on social media that she siphoned tens of millions of dollars from a federal foreign […] ‘I Don’t Take a Cent’: Chelsea Clinton Bites Back at MAGA’s Now-Debunked Lies That She Pocketed $84 Million from USAID Through Clinton Foundationhttp://dlvr.it/THzWVW

NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his entrepreneur wife Ayesha recently opened up about their dynamic as spouses, parents, and business partners in a candid joint […] ‘I Caused a Rift’: NBA Star Steph Curry and Wife Ayesha Drop Bombshell About the ‘Drama’ and ‘Fights’ In Their Householdhttp://dlvr.it/THzSCF

CASSIUSLife’s Bernard” Beanz” Smalls has the opportunity to speak with Anthony Mackie ahead Captain America: Brave New World’s release.http://dlvr.it/THzQsw

For the single ladies heading into Valentine’s season, Ciara’s interview is a timely reminder that Black love is out there. And as we look for it, we’re still taking notes.http://dlvr.it/THzQrH

Marvin Long was assaulted by Alabama police officers and a police dog while he cried for help in front of his home.http://dlvr.it/THzQHK

A New Mexico jury has convicted Brad Lunsford after he shot and killed a Black man at a gas station in 2022.http://dlvr.it/THzQ77

We can’t tell you why the feud between the two started, but we do know Marlon Wayans finished it.http://dlvr.it/THzQ6X

Black love at its finest.http://dlvr.it/THzQ6W

Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center event, citing leadership changes and values concerns, joining other notable resignationshttp://dlvr.it/THzQ6T

Destiny’s Child continues to showcase their enduring bond both publicly and privately. See photos of our favorite girl group inside.http://dlvr.it/THzQ5d

Elon Musk is many things, but self-aware is not one. Compassionate is another adjective that eludes one of the nation’s biggest recipients of federal contracts. […] ‘Beyond Disgusting’: Elon Musk Faces Backlash After Mocking Federal Aid Receipts As ‘Parasite Class’ While His Companies Rake In $18 Billion from U.S. Taxpayershttp://dlvr.it/THzPGy