Uber Driver Faces Charges in Sexual Assault of Passenger
By: Taryn Finley
July 29 2014 7:30 AM
A passenger of the ride-sharing service in Washington, D.C., identified her accused abuser with an Uber receipt.
The Catch Up: What You Missed This Week In Social Media Land
By: Taryn Finley
July 26 2014 8:44 AM
The Internet streets are talking. Don’t miss out on the conversation
Blacks Fined Disproportionately for Publicly Smoking Pot in Seattle
By: Taryn Finley
July 25 2014 7:57 AM
According to a report, racial injustice ensues even when it comes to treatment of those who smoke legalized weed.
The Catch Up: What You Missed This Week in Pop Culture News and More
By: Taryn Finley
July 19 2014 9:54 AM
Get up to date on what everyone was talking about on social media this week.
11-Year-Old Scores Higher Than Einstein on Mensa IQ Test
By: Taryn Finley
July 19 2014 3:00 AM
The black British boy recently found out that he’s a genius.
Florida Barbershop Promotes Literacy by Giving Books to Its Young Customers
By: Taryn Finley
July 17 2014 10:35 AM
A barbershop owner is using books to combat poor graduation rates and violence among young black men in his community.
Wu-Tang-Affiliated Rapper Mutilates His Genitals in Response to ‘Demons’
By: Taryn Finley
July 16 2014 7:35 AM
Andre Johnson explains why he severed his penis right before he jumped off a Hollywood building.
Actor Lance Gross Chaperones Howard University Students on Trip to China
By: Taryn Finley
July 16 2014 3:00 AM
Award-winning actor and Howard alumnus Lance Gross is accompanying about 60 students and faculty on a voyage to China.
The Catch Up: What You Missed This Week In Memes And More
By: Taryn Finley
July 12 2014 9:47 AM
Get up to date on what viral goodies you missed this week on social media.
LeBron James Is Going Back to Cleveland
By: Taryn Finley
July 11 2014 1:20 PM
The NBA star tells Sports Illustrated that he’s leaving Miami and taking his talents back to Cleveland.
Students Seek to Ban R-Word From Publication; Board Members Say No
By: Taryn Finley
July 10 2014 2:27 PM
Board members at a Pennsylvania high school ruled to require student editors to use the word “redskin” in certain articles in the school paper.
13 Heroes of #HuskyTwitter You Shouldn’t Overlook
By: Taryn Finley
July 10 2014 3:00 AM
The hashtag #HuskyTwitter proves you can have a tummy and still be yummy.
2-Year-Old Passes Out in Hot Car While Parents Drink at a Bar
By: Taryn Finley
July 3 2014 7:36 AM
Pittsburgh parents are accused of putting their toddler’s life in danger after he suffers alone in a smoldering-hot vehicle.
Florida Church Dedicates Service to Keeping LeBron James in Miami
By: Taryn Finley
July 1 2014 7:42 AM
Fans are using the power of prayer to try to persuade LeBron James to re-sign with the Miami Heat.
Meet 3 Young Entrepreneurs Who Put Wall Street to Shame
By: Taryn Finley
July 1 2014 3:00 AM
Three self-starting teens have found ways to make their dreams come true and achieve CEO status before they’ve even set foot in a college classroom.
Rihanna Makes Modesty Look Sexy on Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Cover
By: Taryn Finley
June 27 2014 4:26 PM
The singer shows her fans a less revealing side on the cover of the July/August issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
Love & Basketball Director Premieres Trailer for Latest Film, Beyond the Lights
By: Taryn Finley
June 27 2014 3:53 PM
Gina Prince-Bythewood goes “beyond the lights” to show how a young artist overcomes the anxieties that come with life in the entertainment industry.
Will The Best Man 3 Live Up to Its Predecessors?
By: Taryn Finley
June 27 2014 12:56 PM
Director Malcolm Lee and star Morris Chestnut say The Best Man 3 will be different.
Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy Get the Boot From The View
By: Taryn Finley
June 27 2014 9:27 AM
Whoopi Goldberg is the only co-host at The View to dodge the bullet as ABC gives the pink slip to Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy in a surprising round of firings.
DC Strip Club Built With HIV/AIDS Grant Money
By: Taryn Finley
June 26 2014 3:54 PM
The corruption behind the creation of the notorious Stadium Club is revealed in a jury’s findings.
