Cheyney University of Pennsylvania became the first HBCU to open in 1837. Like its successors, Hampton, Howard and Spelman, these institutions were developed to provide access to higher education for Black students. Up until then, Black students were either excluded…
View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Monsters: The Lyle an Erik Menendez Story has brought newfound attention to Erik Menendez and Lyle Menéndez‘s case. The brothers have been imprisoned since 1996 for the murder of their parents, José…
Almost everyone is familiar with the mermaid branded barista coffee chain offering a premium brew with faux Italian charm. Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks Coffee has long since been an international sensation. From humble beginnings at its flagship store…
In the first scene of The Charlie Puth Show, a scripted TV series on the Roku Channel, the titular musician is working out with Will Ferrell. Charlie Puth explains to the comedian that in this day and age, artists have…
Abu Dhabi’s vibrant dining scene in the United Arab Emirates is getting a taste of New York City, NY, with the opening of Brooklyn Chop House at the W Abu Dhabi—Yas Island. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™,…
There is nothing euphoric about the rumors surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s relationship. The Madame Web star isn’t afraid to hit back at assumptions she sees about her fiancé Jonathan Davino, specifically any indication that her partner, who is 13 years older,…
Drake is once again proving himself as a dominant force in the music industry. According to an Instagram post by Genius, the rapper’s “It’s All a Blur Tour” has grossed $320.5 million across 80 shows in North America, making it the…
Image Credit: Getty Images Tim Walz is a proud father of two children—a daughter and a son. The governor of Minnesota, who was selected as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate, married his wife, Gwen Walz, in 1994 before welcoming their…
Missy Elliott has officially become the third female rapper in U.S. history to gross over $2 million from a single concert. According to Touring Data, the legendary rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer joins the list with Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj. With…
If you think you’ve been seeing a lot of Nicole Kidman lately, you’re right. The Oscar-winning actress has been seemingly everywhere on the big and small screens. While she’s acted in at least one project every year since 2001, Kidman…
McDonald’s franchisee Herbert J. Thomas III is honoring his family’s legacy through his entrepreneurial endeavors. Herbert became an McDonald’s operator in 2020 and a year later had the chance to become and owner. Today, he maintains two restaurants in Ithaca,…
In a follow-up post, Shawn added, “Part of me knows quoting a tweet and saying that is gunna start a little spin up and i guess to be honest part of me just wanted to address it and actually have a real…
