In a truly historic ceremony marked by pomp and “bringing down the house cheers,” Hillary Clinton accepted her nomination as the first female nominee for president by a major party in the United States. Introduced by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to deafening applause, Clinton thanked her family, friends, and supporters for bringing her to…
Winning the N.B.A. Title LeBron James has been loved and hated by both his home city fans and the country, but James is no stranger to pressure and, for the first time in history, he helped the team bring home their very first N.B.A. Championship title. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a history…
The Oklahoma City Thunder just lost one of their top players, Kevin Durant. While Durant didn’t make the decision lightly, he ultimately decided it was time for him to move on and pursue his own personal career growth. Durant has been a vital player to the Thunder team since 2008. Early Ball Durant…
As the third day of the Democratic National Convention steamed on, Wednesday was full of more speeches, guest appearances, and a focus on establishing Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the best and only choice for the American people. With a focus on the years of hard work, integrity, women’s rights, child advocacy groups, and overall…
Miss Teen USA may have just raised the bar in the pageant world. Hoping to bring a bit more “class” to the controversial swimsuit portion of the pageant, Miss Teen USA is swapping swimsuits for athletic wear. The NY Times reported, Michael Antinoro, the head of original content at IMG, said the recent changes…
It’s no secret that President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have had their differences. In fact, the 2008 election year was full of debate, opposing views, and heated moments of conflict. However, over the last eight years, Hillary and Barack have formed an unlikely friendship, working relationship, and now he offers one of the…
Tuesday is roll call day, and though Sanders supporters were still somewhat reluctant, the Vermont Senator quickly redirected the focus to the party’s goal, defeating Trump. There were reports of unrest and chatter among some delegations on the floor, but Sanders wasted no time quieting the room and saying, “It’s easy, it is easy to…
When you think of Nigeria, rice may not be the first staple crop that comes to mind, but in fact Nigerians consume nearly 500 million metric tons of rice each year. According to Index Mundi, the consumption of rice as a filler food for Nigerians has increased tremendously over the years. For example, in…
Meet the new Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, Donna Brazile. After much controversy and outrage that resulted in the resignation of Debbie Shultz, Brazile has been appointed interim leader of the Democratic Committee until November. Brazile has a long history in politics, being the first African-American female to direct a major political campaign. In…
Last week the Republican National Convention was riddled with ups and downs, controversies, and scandals, so this week how will the Democratic National Convention measure up? Day 1 of the DNC kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, and already it had its own brand of chaos as the Democratic National Committee Chairman announced her…
Many fans wait with anticipation and excitement for months before hearing their favorite artist perform. For fans of Ariana Grande in England on Monday evening, that excitement quickly turned to horror. At the end of Grande’s Manchester Arena performance, an explosion caused by a suicide bomber left 22 dead and more than 50 others injured;…
Before this year, Adele held the record for most Billboard Music Award wins in one night. After last night’s ceremony in Vegas, there’s a new king: Drake. The Canadian superstar took home 13 honors, topping Adele’s 12. Among the awards Drake received were Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist, and Top Hot 100 Artist. He…
Her precious bundles of joy are almost here, and superstar Beyoncé is enjoying her pregnancy and feeling great. Two girls, two boys, or one of each—no one knows yet!—but the incredible African-themed baby shower for the glowing Queen Bey was quite the extraordinary event at the “Carter Push Party” on Saturday in Los Angeles.…
BBMA 2017 King Drake took home all kinds of awards Sunday night, but he also turned the dial way up on the rumor mill. There have been rumors and speculation about a possible romance between Drake and Minaj for years. Drake has spoken about his crush on the Queen of Rap. Minaj has talked about…
