BRUNSWICK, OH (WOIO) – Police cordoned off the Brunswick Giant Eagle on Tuesday after a man reportedly shot himself inside the busy Center Road grocery store. Officers gave few details, but said they were on scene to investigate a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred at about 2:47 p.m. The supermarket chain issued the […]
Meijer’s three new supercenters will open in Avon, Mentor and Stow Tuesday. “We’re extremely excited to open the doors to our newest stores here in Northeast Ohio,” said Tom Wilson, Regional Vice President, Meijer in a press release. The first day of business will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As part of the grand […]
(Gray News) – Actor Tim Conway, known for his comedic roles on “The Carol Burnett Show” and “McHale’s Navy,” has died at the age of 85. His representative confirmed his death to People, saying Conway died from complications with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Conway played Ensign Charles Parker in the 1960s sitcom “McHale’s Navy” and was one […]
In less than a week’s time, America has witnessed -- or turned a blind eye to -- two separate public executions of unarmed Black people as the troubling trend shows no signs of ending.
Taraji P. Henson Announces 2-Day Mental Health Summit To Raise Awareness: “This Is A National Crisis
viaWMJ: Via Madamenoire: On Thursday Empire actress Taraji P. Henson announced the launch of a 2-day mental health summit in her hometown of Washington, D.C., to call attention to the importance of mental health awareness in the Black community. The inaugural “Can We Talk?” conference and benefit dinner will take place on June 7-9 in Washington, D.C, according to PEOPLE. The summit will […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: Michael Jackson’s eldest child Prince is a college graduate. Twenty-two-year-old Prince Jackson — whose real name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. — went through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Prince Jackson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The day was celebrated in social media posts from the graduate and relatives […]
via BreatheCast: Christian singer Lauren Daigle was the celebrity guest mentor on Sunday’s “American Idol” and told the top six contestants that the vocal competition was instrumental in giving her something to believe in. “When I was 17, I tried out for ‘American Idol’. I look back on that, 10 years ago, and I think, […]
Singer Bobby Brown donated an outfit and other relics to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Monday. The ensemble was a custom red and white outfit he had tailor made for his 2016 Soul Train Awards tribute performance of his 1988 hit “My Prerogative” to the song’s co-producer Teddy Riley. Riley […]
via TV ONE: FOX has announced Empire will end after its sixth season. The Lee Daniels‘ drama famously starred Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard,Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, Gabourey Sidibe, Serayah, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Bryshere Gray. Unlike Daniels’ other series Star, which was canceled last week, the Lyons will get a proper send-off with 20 episodes. “We are turning the final season into a large TV event, […]
via CNN: Fresh-faced college seniors aren’t the only ones being honored this graduation season. Missy Elliot, Alex Lacamoire and Justin Timberlake all received honorary Doctor of Music degrees from Berklee College of Music on Saturday. Anyone tuned in to the world of elite music schools knows this is a big deal. “This year’s honorary doctorate […]
New York City rush hour traffic was literally brought to a halt Monday morning ahead of administrative trial for the police officer who killed Eric Garner nearly five years ago.
via newsone: Nipsey Hussle‘s beloved Marathon Clothing store has closed its doors in in South Central Los Angeles. However, that does not mean it’s the end of merchandising for the rapper’s legacy. The Marathon Clothing is still fully operational online but its doors were closed this week and there was no word on when it […]