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Source: TV One / TV One The nominations for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards have officially been announced, and TV One’s original series “Savor the City,” hosted by Chef Jernard Wells, has earned a nomination in the Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series category. The recognition marks the network’s first-ever Emmy nomination.

Iconic shows like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'Martin' blended humor with heartfelt moments. Groundbreaking ensembles like 'Living Single' set the blueprint for modern sitcoms. Beloved characters like Steve Urkel and Moesha Mitchell resonated with audiences across generations. Source: NBC / Getty Before streaming and on-demand TV, Saturday mornings were the perfect time to catch reruns of your favorite sitcoms.

Pastor Mike Jr. overcame his initial cruise reservations and is now excited to join the One Voyage Cruise. The cruise will feature Pastor Mike Jr.'s energetic performances that blend faith, music, and community. The cruise supports HBCUs through a partnership with UNCF, aligning with Pastor Mike Jr.'s passion for education and giving. Pastor Mike Jr. stopped by the Rickey Smiley Morning Show with plenty to celebrate.

Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty Pete Hegseth’s tenure as defense secretary has been defined by incompetence and blatant acts of racism and sexism. Considering one of his first moves after being appointed was firing several women and Black people from military leadership, it should come as no surprise that Hegseth has yet again blocked several women and Black Naval officers from receiving promotions.

Source: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Teyana Taylor did her big one on JAŸ-Z’s final night at Yankee Stadium. Following her performance, the Harlem native took to social media to thank Hov for the opportunity, sharing a collage of photos recapping her night on stage. “Gratitude was louder than any mic could ever be. I got to see this lil Harlem girl stand beside the GOAT … in Yankee Stadium … in front of over 40,000 people who showed so much love.

Source: Olga Yastremska / Getty A Black-owned hair extension brand that raised the scale with beauty solutions is debuting in Sephora, and it is pretty historic. Ruka Hair, a Black-owned biotech and beauty company that creates high-quality hair extensions, wigs and braiding hair, announced on Wednesday that it will launch in Sephora. They are the first hair extension brand in over 20 years to land in the beauty franchise chain.

Midwest states have some of the nation's lowest housing, food, and energy costs. Insurance premiums are rising in Midwest states due to severe weather events. West Virginia and North Dakota also rank among the most affordable states for cost of living. Source: jabkitticha / Getty When it comes to economics in 2026 something we all know and have experienced is nationwide inflation, however, the burden of inflation is less in some states that others.

Source: Anadolu / Getty On Wednesday, Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters ​King announced plans to have another March on Washington in August to defend voting rights. NBC News reports that a coalition led by Sharpton’s National Action Network and several other labor and civil rights groups will host the March on Washington 2026: Defend the ​Vote march on Aug. 28.

Source: Josh Brasted / Getty Brandy is turning criticism into compassion. After a flood of comments dissected her appearance following a hometown celebration in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy is explaining why she classily chose to confront the body-shaming head-on. As previously reported, several fans expressed “concern” over her noticeably slimmer appearance, prompting speculation about her health, and countless comments dissecting her body.

T.I. is retiring after over 20 years in the music industry, with a farewell album 'Kill the King' T.I. is ready to focus on family and enjoy retirement after achieving his dreams in the rap game T.I. wants to pass the torch to his sons who are also entering the music industry Hear ye, hear ye! T.I. is rready to take his final bow! After spending more than two decades giving hip-hop classics, and putting Atlanta on his back, the retiring Rubber Band man says he’s officially stepping away from...