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AOL’s Instant Messaging System is shutting-down after 20 years of service
AOL’s Instant Messenger (AIM) is shutting down on December 15 after 20 years of service. AOL gave most of us a taste of a social life before Twi…
Jemele Hill is Suspended From ESPN Over Tweets Against the Cowboys
Jemele Hill has been suspended for 2 weeks for making political statements on social media. * raises eyebrows* * but freedom of speech???* Hill, who …
5 Things We Can All Take Out of Cardi B’s Handbook to Success
Many can’t say they have reached the same platform as Lauryn Hill or even come close. Cardi B’s success has become monumental. She is the first solo f…
Why You Should Know The Fourtress
Here is what you need to know about the amazing women behind The Fourtress. Four roommates and a dream was all it took for Brooklyn residents Kiara Ba…
Colin Kaepernick Receives NFLPA Community MVP Award
Even though Colin Kaepernick isn’t on anyone’s roster, he is still being recognized by the NFL Players Association for his good deeds. Last week, the …
Hurricane Maria Leaves The Entire Island of Puerto Rico Without Power
Hurricane Maria restrengthened to a major hurricane early Thursday. After laying waste to Puerto Rico, the island has been left totally in the dark. M…
Senate Kills Education and Healthcare with $700 Billion Increase in the Military’s Budget
The senate has passed a bill that increases the military’s budget by $700 BILLION! Yes, you read that correctly. A single section of our country…
Here’s How You Can Help Earthquake Victims in Mexico
A devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 139 people. With power and phone lines down, people are ha…
Adidas Overtakes Jordan as the #2 Footwear Brand in the U.S.
Big news for sportswear brand Adidas this week. For the first time, it has overtaken fellow rival ‘Jordan’ to claim the number two spot in…
Meet Brooklyn Wing House, Brooklyn’s First Black Owned Wing Shop EVER
Brooklyn is Wingin’ It! On August 19th, Brooklyn natives Andre and Larry graced Brooklyn with its very first Black-Owned wing spot. Brooklyn Wing Hous…
#ICYMI: Selena Gomez Reveals Kidney Transplant & Her BFF Francia Raisa Was the Donor
Selena Gomez has made the shock revelation that she’s undergone a kidney transplant. The 25-year-old performer broke the news by sharing a picture on …