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By Hazel Scott The skies may have been gray, but the atmosphere was pure excitement during Alabama State University’s 308th commencement ceremony at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The University held two formal, in-person graduation ceremonies: one at 8:45 a.m. and the other at 1:45 p.m. The featured speaker for both ceremonies was ASU alumnus Anthony Brock (’99), the co-founder and Head of School at Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery. Brock brought the audience to its feet when he recognized a special set of people in the audience. “For all those who birthed one of these graduates, stand up. Those who watched The post Radiant Smiles and Warmed Hearts at ASU’s 308th Commencement appeared first on HBCU News.

By Minyvonne Burke Oprah Winfrey’s slimmed-down frame can be credited to weight loss medication and a holistic approach, the media mogul told People magazine in an interview published Wednesday. Winfrey said she uses the medication “as a tool” to manage her weight as she sheds pounds, admitting to People in an exclusive interview that she had to overcome her own “shame about it.” “I now use it as I feel I need it, as a tool to manage not yo-yoing,” she said. “The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like The post Oprah Winfrey says she takes weight loss medication, had to get over ‘shame’ about using it appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University Army ROTC cadets gathered early Thursday morning on a campus field with the chill in the air and morning dew blanketing the Goat Farm. Their fall training exercise brought a little excitement as First Lieutenant Kayla Freeman ’16, Alabama National Guard’s first Black female pilot and a Tuskegee alumna, prepared to fly the students in an imposing Chinook helicopter to Fort Moore in Columbus, Georgia. The two-dozen or so students climbed into the helicopter used to transport Alabama National Guard members for real Army missions and were whisked away as traffic stopped and curious The post Trailblazing TU alumna pilots cadets in Army helicopter appeared first on HBCU News.

Ye is back on Instagram. With his Vultures album having a rolling release date, Kanye West reactivated his Instagram account. Now, over 18 million accounts are waiting on his next post. YE HAS REACTIVATED HIS INSTAGRAM pic.twitter.com/9JOQRihlg7 — GoodAssSub (@GoodAssSub) December 15, 2023 Kanye West is being blasted by the Black Lives Matter organization for […] The post Kanye West Reactivates His Instagram Account as Fans Wait on ‘Vultures’ Album first appeared on The Source. The post Kanye West Reactivates His Instagram Account as Fans Wait on ‘Vultures’ Album appeared first on The Source.

Micahel Rapaport has seen the latest antisemitic Kanye West rant and has voiced his opinion. In a social media post captioned, “Kanye West is bloated with hate,” Rapaport states, “his mother would be ashamed of what’s coming out of his mouth.” In the video, Rapaport says, “Jewish people are going through enough, we don’t need […] The post Michael Rapaport Responds to Ye’s Latest Rant: ‘His Mother Would Be Ashamed’ first appeared on The Source. The post Michael Rapaport Responds to Ye’s Latest Rant: ‘His Mother Would Be Ashamed’ appeared first on The Source.

THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME western thriller chronicles the ruthless exploits of the Rufus Buck Gang, a group of outlaws who clashed with the Indian Territory of Middle America at the tail end of the 19th century. The combined force of local lawmen and Indian police aim to take down a coldhearted band of fugitives with […] The post [WATCH] Trailer For Western Thriller ‘The Night They Came Home’ Slated For Theaters In Jamuary first appeared on The Source. The post [WATCH] Trailer For Western Thriller ‘The Night They Came Home’ Slated For Theaters In Jamuary appeared first on The Source.

Michelob ULTRA, synonymous with celebrating an active and balanced lifestyle, is set to transform Topgolf into the Michelob ULTRA Country Club powered by TCL for the second consecutive year. This exclusive event, scheduled for Saturday, February 10, promises an unforgettable night at the country’s largest Topgolf venue in Las Vegas. Guests can anticipate a blend […] The post Lil Wayne and T-Pain to Headline Michelob ULTRA Country Club in Las Vegas first appeared on The Source. The post Lil Wayne and T-Pain to Headline Michelob ULTRA Country Club in Las Vegas appeared first on The Source.

Formerly known as “DUBB,” Los Angeles’ seasoned emcee, Quincey White, unveils his latest LP, No Fairytales, aiming to cut through the noise with unfiltered lyricism. The album follows the buzz generated by the “10, 9, 8, 7” visual featuring D Smoke, showcasing a return to authentic bars. In a dynamic collaboration, White joins forces with […] The post Quincey White Drops ‘No Fairytales’ Album first appeared on The Source. The post Quincey White Drops ‘No Fairytales’ Album appeared first on The Source.

Last week saw Keke Palmer’s ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, filing a motion to have the restraining order she obtained against him dismissed. The actress and singer, known for her roles in various film and television projects, has been at the center of a legal battle with Jackson, who claims to be the father of their 10-month-old […] The post Keke Palmer’s Ex-Boyfriend Submits Photographic Evidence of Alleged Abuse first appeared on The Source. The post Keke Palmer’s Ex-Boyfriend Submits Photographic Evidence of Alleged Abuse appeared first on The Source.

Since he hit the scene with the Geto Boys in 1989, Scarface has been a juggernaut in rap. Scarface’s undeniable spirit and contributions to hip-hop history took a scary turn a couple of years ago when he battled a severe bout of COVID, an ordeal that brought him to the brink of death. In a […] The post Scarface’s Tiny Desk Concert: A Powerful Showcase From Rap Royalty first appeared on The Source. The post Scarface’s Tiny Desk Concert: A Powerful Showcase From Rap Royalty appeared first on The Source.

Marvel and Creed 3 star Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment by a New York jury. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the six-person jury concluded of four hours of deliberation across three days. The verdict was read to the court as Majors sat with his girlfriend […] The post Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Assault and Harassment by New York Jury first appeared on The Source. The post Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Assault and Harassment by New York Jury appeared first on The Source.

Marvel Studios have dropped Jonathan Majors following being found guilty of assault and harassment. Marvel’s Cinematic Universe’s most recent phase was built around the star Kang the Conqueror character, which was a star in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, both seasons of Loki, and was set to be the main character of Avengers: The Kang […] The post Jonathan Majors Dropped by Marvel Following Guilty Verdict first appeared on The Source. The post Jonathan Majors Dropped by Marvel Following Guilty Verdict appeared first on The Source.