“Oh my gosh, a girl!” Kehlani exclaimed when she spotted Solana Mahabeer among a sea of Morehouse men during a surprise visit to a “House of Funk” rehearsal before Homecoming 2025. As the band blared Kehlani’s “Folded” during rehearsal, the singer’s attention turned to Mahabeer, an alto saxophone in hand, standing out in a…
The Atlanta Dream gave fans plenty to celebrate during HBCU Night at State Farm Arena. The team paired a 106-81 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sept. 19 with a celebration of Black college traditions. Students, alumni and members of historically Black fraternities and sororities filled the arena with cheers, music and school pride. Atlanta…
For the first time, I attended this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Atlanta, and it felt like a family reunion: Black journalists celebrating one another, sharpening their skills and uplifting the next generation. But after witnessing Stephen A. Smith receive the Thumbs Down Award at the Salute to Excellence Gala on…
From a statistical standpoint, the New York Knicks have delivered one of the most dominant postseason stretches in NBA history. After sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and defeating the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion, the Knicks continued their remarkable run by eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Across those three playoff series, New York established a postseason record…
As the sun was setting over Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, millions of viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny deliver a historic Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a highly anticipated halftime show that generated excitement among fans long before kickoff. As the most-watched…
