Posts Tagged ‘new jersey’
Father under investigation after toddler found dead with part of skull missing
An ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Middletown Township Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, following the death of a two-year-old child in Middletown Township, N.J. On Wednesday evening, police officers were dispatched to the Racquet Club apartments following a 911 call from a man claiming “a child had fallen with…
Read MoreFetty Wap says he ‘failed’ his brother who was shot and killed
Rap star Fetty Wap articulated the devastation he feels over the death of his brother, who reportedly was shot and killed in New Jersey on Oct. 15, 2020. Fetty Wap, 29, posted a photo with his late 26-year-old brother Twyshon Depew and poured out his thoughts for his 6 million Instagram followers. “I love you…
Read MoreNevaeh Jolie creates futuristic vibes with new brand of hip-hop-infused R&B
Upon first listen it is impossible to ignore the fact that Nevaeh Jolie is special. Her artistry and performance are that of a seasoned professional. Her youthful spirit and energy are illuminating. She has infused her life experience and influence into her music and created a merger of genres that embrace the past and speak…
Read MoreCory Booker and Rosario Dawson finding life ‘enriching’ together
Rosario Dawson and her boyfriend, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, have found life “incredibly enriching” since moving in together. The 41-year-old actress moved into her politician boyfriend’s New Jersey home over the summer so that they could spend lockdown together amid the coronavirus pandemic, and Booker has now admitted the couple are loving life…
Read MoreCop charged for using pepper spray on Black teens sitting on a porch
Another incident of police using excessive force has gone viral. On Sunday, June 14, 2020, the Woodlynne Police Department released bodycam footage of cops harassing a group of Black teens. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 13, in Woodlynne, New Jersey after cops were called following claims that teens were trespassing at a property. When…
Read MoreEmergency room physician Sampson Davis describes new normal amid pandemic
Dr. Sampson Davis is on the front line of the COVID-19 health crisis. As an emergency room physician at several New Jersey hospitals, he knows the impact of the virus firsthand. Davis joined Health IQ to speak with CEO Munson Steed and senior rolling out writer A.R. Shaw about the issues that have come to…
Read MoreDr. Sampson Davis shares why Blacks are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
Dr. Sampson Davis currently stands on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic as an ER doctor in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Davis, who is the author of Living and Dying in Brick City, recently discussed the racial impact of the coronavirus for rolling out’s “Health IQ” series. What should the Black community know when it…
Read MoreNew Jersey educator Carl Brister creates homeschooling guide for parents
As the global pandemic continues, parents have been forced to step into the role of teachers, as schools across the country have closed. This has left parents struggling to help their children with schoolwork. Carl Brister, a New Jersey-based instructional coach and R&B singer, created a guide for parents to make this transition a little…
Read MoreLeA Robinson brings music industry pedigree, skill and good vibes to R&B
LeA Robinson is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and sound engineer. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Robinson is the granddaughter of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson. Her grandmother is best known for developing the first hip-hop record label, Sugar Hill Records, with her husband Joseph Robinson and producing the first rap song, “Rapper’s Delight.” …
Read MoreHigh school basketball players accused of beating coach after game
Four high school basketball players are accused of fighting their coach after a game. The incident occurred in Newark, New Jersy on Feb. 4, according to ABC7. Someone captured cell phone footage of the junior varsity team players at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School. After traveling back to the school following a game, the players…
Read MoreSen. Cory Booker proposes federal bill to ban hair discrimination
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has announced the first-ever federal bill that would outlaw any form of hair discrimination in the workplace. California recently became the first to pass such a bill on the state level while other states like Louisiana and New Jersey are working on similar legislation. Sen. Booker, D-New Jersey, is officially…
Read MoreHalle Berry injured on the set of her new movie
Halle Berry has been “slightly injured” making her new movie. Filming of the mixed martial arts film Bruised has been postponed for a few days after the 53-year-old actress was hurt during the filming of a fight scene at Mack’s Elite Heat Boxing Gym in Newark, New Jersey. Executive producer Brian Pitt declined to give…
Read MoreStylish and sassy Sommore to host Atlantic City Comedy Festival
Sommore has been making us laugh for more than two decades alone and as one-fourth of “The Queens of Comedy,” alongside sister comediennes Mo’Nique, Adele Givens and Laura Hayes. In addition to doing stand-up, she is also a writer, producer and entrepreneur. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she currently makes her home in Miami and…
Read MoreNJ rep forces store owner to remove ‘racist’ rag dolls from shelves
New Jersey Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight was astonished to learn the black rag dolls she found in a One Dollar Zone could possibly be conceived of, approved and then made — much less actually get placed on supermarket shelves. These tar-tinted rag dolls are unique in that they are not meant to be held, hugged,…
Read MoreAsiahn teaches listeners about the stages of love in new project ‘Love Train 2’
Asiahn is a New Jersey-born artist who is helping people understand the stages of love in her music. She stopped by rolling out studios to talk about her music career her EP Love Train and the process of creating her recently released album Love Train 2. Here she shared how the music touches on love, being hurt…
Read MoreThreesome gets hot and firey
A New Jersey mom is in jail after a threesome ended in hurt feelings and arson. Tasia S. Young, 33, is accused of setting fire to the residence of her boyfriend after she was told to leave the home. According to police, Young, her boyfriend, and another woman had just enjoyed several hours of sex…
Read MoreCory Booker opens up about his relationship with his ‘boo’ Rosario Dawson
Presidential candidate, Cory Booker feels “very, very blessed” in his relationship. The New Jersey senator who is dating actress, Rosario Dawson, is praising her for helping to make him a “better person” and making him more “courageous,” thanks to her “nurturing spirit.” In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, which will air on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, he…
Read MoreBlack Vogue uses fashion to promote change
If you’re a fashion junkie, more than likely you’ve stumbled across Black Vogue. The clothing line went viral after a Paris Fashion Week attendant was photographed wearing an eye-catching “Ghetto Until Proven Fashionable” hoodie. The woman behind the design is 25-year-old Nareasha Willis, a multitalented designer, creative director, entrepreneur and activist. The hoodie is a part…
Read MoreNew York area fashionistas mourn blogger Kyrzayda Rodriguez
Kyrzayda Rodriguez, who made a name for herself as an iconic and inspirational fashion blogger, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, after a short battle with gastric cancer. She was 40. Rodriguez was widely adored for her honesty regarding her battle with cancer. She often shared her ups and downs with her 487K followers on Instagram…
Read MoreHow legalizing sports betting will impact the $4.8B industry
In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court allowed for states to legalize sports betting this past Monday, May 21. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court voted for New Jersey and other states to authorize sports betting. Many consider this a step in the right direction despite it possibly hurting the integrity of the respective…
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