Entertainment, Politics and Sports
BTN STAFF Earlier this month, a statue was unveiled honoring Ida B. Wells. The 20-foot-tall sculpture called the “Light of Truth” was designed by Chicago artist and sculptor Richard Hunt. Ida B. Wells was born in
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Annual Celebration Set to Premiere Sunday, August 1st at 8pm ET/PT on BET, BET Her and BET Gospel Article Submission (CHICAGO, IL) — The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 36th year honoring excellence in gospel music,
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer There was a time that the people in certain Black communities would assist a young person from their area with his/her future. This particular young person would be an aspiring
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BTN STAFF Recently Megan Thee Stallion showed that her appreciation of her fans goes beyond the music. The Grammy award winning artist donated over $8,000 dollars to help cover the expense of a fan’s funeral.
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BTN STAFF On Tuesday, June 22, Portland officials announced that they will cutting back on pursuing minor traffic offenses. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who is also the police commissioner said that low-level traffic violations, are
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I’m writing this article on the birthday of the one and only Tupac Shakur. It would have been his 50th birthday if he would still be alive. His stature when he
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BTN STAFF NBA player Jordan Clarkson not only does good things on the basketball court, he also assists in the community as well. A local food truck in Salt Lake City, Utah called Yum Yum was vandalized
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BTN STAFF Earlier this week, the wife of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman pleaded guilty to federal charges that she assisted her husband run his drug empire. Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31 is charged with conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and
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