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Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty Top 10 Trending Athletes In 2024, According To Google Fame can come from the good, the bad, and occasionally, the ugly. While most of these athletes below were in the spotlight for remarkable achievements—like dominating their sports or accomplishing groundbreaking feats—others experienced sudden attention due to controversies or surprising incidents. Trending status often reflects significant moments, whether they’re milestones, records shattered, or off-field drama. For many of these athletes, their trending status stemmed from a year of incredible performances and career-defining moments. Yet, this level…

by Mary Spiller December 21, 2024 Willie Ellington was charged with first-degree murder of exotic dancer Tshey Bennett. Willie Ellington, an active duty Marine, has been charged with murder of Tshey Bennett, whose body was discovered in a pond in a secluded Mobile, Alabama, neighborhood. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the 20-year-old Marine was taken into custody on Dec. 18. Ellington was charged with murdering Bennett, who worked as an exotic dancer on the HollyHoodTV series “Skrippa Bootcamp.” The Marine was based on the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, and Bennett was last seen alive just 50…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Newsday LLC / Newsday LLC   Big Lots, the Columbus-based discount retailer, is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after efforts to secure a buyer fell through. The company announced Thursday, December 19th that it would start “going out of business” sales at all locations in the coming days. This development follows the collapse of a deal to sell “substantially all” of its assets to Nexus Capital Management. Initially announced in September, the agreement was expected to provide a lifeline for the bankrupt Big Lots. However, the retailer stated it no longer…

by Daniel Johnson December 21, 2024 The new agreement took the place of a previous 1,500 page deal that was scrapped after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk objected to it and wanted to raise the debt ceiling limit. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed the aversion of the impending government shutdown, which was narrowly avoided late on Dec. 20 via an 85-11 vote, and indicated in his comments that he believes the bipartisan spending bill represented the best path to take to avoid another government shutdown. According to The Hill, in his comments to reporters, Jefferies also addressed the idea…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy Of Brand / Courtesy of Brand The holidays are my favorite time of year. Who doesn’t love decking the halls while sipping Coquito? I enjoy making a list and checking it twice for my children, partner, parents, friends, and siblings. I listen all year round for clues on what to buy my loved ones for Christmas because gift-giving means that much to me. What can I say? It’s the little things that count. The pages are falling off the calendar and Christmas is around the corner. But, there’s still time left. If…

by Mary Spiller December 21, 2024 Cameron Thompson was shot multiple times just after few blocks away from her home. Nikki Matthews-Cunningham, the mother of Cameron Thompson, a Black teenager who was shot and killed in Alabama on Dec. 16, told the Associated Press that she believes her daughter was killed because she was transgender. The 18-year-old girl was shot several times in the early morning hours on Monday, and her body was found later that afternoon, only a few blocks away from her home. According to the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, Captain Jack Kennedy, 37-year-old Matthews-Cunningham believes that Thompson…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Presley Ann / Getty In Lizzo’s first exclusive interview since last year’s controversies, the singer opened up on the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast. Read and watch more inside. The Grammy award-winning artist offered heartfelt insights into her struggles, resilience, and transformation on the latest episode of Keke Palmer’s podcast. The episode delved deep into Lizzo’s personal and professional journey, providing fans with an intimate glimpse of the superstar’s life behind the headlines. Last year, Lizzo was blindsided by a lawsuit by a few of her former dancers. The lawsuit included harassment,…

Christmas is a time of joy, wonder, and celebration.At its core, the holiday reminds us of the most miraculous event in history, the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.This sacred occasion marks the arrival of our Savior, bringing light and hope to a world in need.To help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas, we’ve compiled 20 Bible verses that serve as a spiritual guide, inspiring reflection and gratitude during this season of love and faith.These verses not only tell the story of Jesus’ birth but also remind us of God’s profound love for humanity.Prophecies from Isaiah speak of…

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty Saafir passed away on November 19th, 2024. The Oakland rapper was one 54 years old. Recently, the cause of death has been confirmed. According to his death certificate, he died from septic shock and enterocolitis, which is inflammation of the intestines. Another factor listed was infected bedsores, also known as sacral decubitus, which happens when pressure on the skin causes serious wounds. Saafir was well-known in the hip-hop scene, especially for being part of the Golden State Project with Xzibit and Ras Kass. He also worked with the group…

by Daniel Johnson December 21, 2024 The donations represnt the latest efforts to strengthen the tech giant’s commitment to diversifying the cybersecurity field. Stillman College, a private Presbyterian HBCU in Alabama, and North Carolina Central University, an HBCU in Durham, North Carolina, both recently received $1 million donations from Google, representing the latest efforts to strengthen the tech giant’s commitment to diversifying the cybersecurity field. According to Al.com, Stillman’s donation came on Dec. 17 in honor of the Oct. 5 death of Kevin Lamar Harris, who founded the university’s HBCU Cybersecurity Clinic in 2022 and also received credit for playing…