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Nancy Metayer Bowen, the Coral Springs, Florida, vice-mayor recently found dead in her home by police on April 1, was the sister of Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, the Parkland school shooting survivor who died by suicide in December, theGrio reports.Metayer Bowen’s husband, Stephen Bowen, was charged with murder after authorities found him in Plantation, Florida. Local 10 News also obtained a polic

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, Africa’s wealthiest monarch with an estimated net worth of $5 billion, is leading a $750 million investment to boost gold production on the continent. Morocco-based Managem Group, owned by Al Mada, the royal family’s office under King Mohammed VI, has committed the multimillion-dollar investment to increase gold production by 134% by 2030.According to Business Insider A

As the summer months approach, airline executives encourage travelers to book flights in advance amid jet fuel shortages stemming from heightened conflict in Iran, which has led to canceled flights, Fortune reports. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warns that airlines may be forced to cancel flights ahead of the busy travel season if the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, limiting fuel and increasing c

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is embroiled in controversy after the announcement of an upcoming show in London led to a major sponsor pulling out, and pressure from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighed in on his appearance, saying it was “deeply concerning” that Ye has been booked.According to The Associated Press, after a successful sold-out performance in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium foll

Angel Reese is officially with the Atlanta Dream, marking her departure from the Chicago Sky. The WNBA All-Star, known by fans as the “Bayou Barbie,” will return to play hoops in the South with the new trade. In the deal, confirmed by ESPN, Reese will play for the Dream as her former franchise received two first-round picks.The 6-foot-3 forward announced the news herself with her signature No. 5 o

A concerned neighbor in Wilmington, North Carolina, has sparked outrage after sharing a viral video that appears to show a caregiver forcing an elderly man to walk outside in a wet diaper as punishment.Concern grew after a Facebook user, Jonathan Maurice Pigford, shared a nearly two-minute video on April 3 that captured a disturbing encounter with an elderly man wearing only a shirt and diaper, wh

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Cardi B are joining forces again, this time to promote a new initiative for local families.The boots-on-the-ground mayor and the Bronx-born rapper are promoting the release of 2-K program applications for New York residents. According to CBS News, the Childcare for All program expects to start in the fall, with 2,000 seats available for families to apply for.

A new investigation revealed that Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has incurred losses of over TT$1.7 billion (U.S. $255 million) since acquiring Air Jamaica (AJ) in 2011 and managing AJ’s base operations.The investigation by the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian analyzed unaudited account figures from 2012 to 2025. The numbers show that while Air Jamaica routes have made money for the airline, with the exceptio

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL –  If there’s one thing twin Drs. Kevin and Kyle Phanord know, it’s that legacy is more than what is passed down, it’s built through purpose, care, and lasting impact. Recently, they joined the G...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL –  If there’s one thing twin Drs. Kevin and Kyle Phanord know, it’s that legacy is more than what is passed down, it’s built through purpose, care, and lasting impact. Recently, they joined the G...

PHOENIX — In advance of Sunday’s national championship game, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was highly complimentary of UCLA head coach Cori Close. Staley said she knew what it was like to win that first title after so many years on the trail, and she wanted Close to have that experience — just not at her expense.“It’s special,” Staley said. “You’re playing on the last day of college women’

PHOENIX – As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter of the national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina, Bruins assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere appeared restless on the sidelines. Despite UCLA leading South Carolina by 20-plus points, the program’s first championship awaiting only the sound of the final buzzer, Onyenwere sat fidgeting with her coach’s notebook, continuing to

A literacy program has already proven its success with increased reading scores for Black and underserved students in Washington, D.C., schools.A federally funded literacy grant program has reportedly boosted the reading levels of participating students across D.C. public charter schools. The program was enacted to address a systemic problem among this demographic, in which Black and poorer studen

It’s Trick Daddy versus the AKAs after the rapper received flack for his performance at the sorority’s conference.The rapper performed at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference, leaving members uncomfortable with his lewd song lyrics. As Trick Daddy got into some of famous, and explicit, hits, the sorority’s directors shut the April 3 party down. The regional di

Jonathan Majors reportedly had an on-set incident while filming a movie for Daily Wire amid production crew strikes.According to Deadline, Majors and his co-star, JC Kilcoyne, were caught on tape falling through a window while filming a scene for the action film, currently titled “Knuckle.” In the footage, revealed to the public April 3, the actors stumbled back, crashing through a window as they

Dawn Staley exuded sportsmanship during her debrief of a heated exchange with UConn coach Geno Auriemma after her team’s March Madness win.Staley, head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks, got into a shouting match with Auriemma as the April 3 game came to a close. The Final Four match-up saw Staley and the Gamecocks securing the lead with 62-48 win. Before the clock ran out, Auriemma began to

INDIANAPOLIS — As the celebration by Michigan players moved from the playing floor to the locker room following their dominating win over Arizona, a postgame gathering was picking up steam among the south baseline. Jalen Rose leaned over a railing to pose for selfies, Juwan Howard high-fived everyone who raised a hand, and Chris Webber obliged each handshake, photo op and autograph request.“A grea

Among the many who are facing rising food, gasoline, health care, and other surging costs, Black parents are feeling an extra burden. But current financial challenges are sparking an interest in teaching children financial literacy.Some 78% of Black parents report that their financial stress now is making them realize how important it is to teach their children about handling money, according to n

In the Black community, Easter Sunday is more than a religious holiday.While a time to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to Biblical accounts, Easter Sunday is also a gathering of culture, community, and faith within the Black church circles. The holiday serves as a time for Black Christians to put on their “Easter best” and celebrate with their families. As Easter symbolizes hope,

Rori Harmon’s college career came to a difficult close the night of April 3, as Texas fell 51-44 to UCLA Bruins women’s basketball, ending the Longhorns’ season and marking the final game of Harmon’s tenure. The senior guard left the court visibly emotional, embracing head coach Vic Schaefer after checking out for the last time. Frustration was evident as she struck her leg while processing the mo