MadameNoire Featured Video Mother of Biggie Smalls, Voletta Wallace attends the Lincoln Center orchestral tribute to Notorious B.I.G at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on June 10, 2022 in New York City. Source: John Lamparski / Getty The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Voletta Wallace, the mother of hip-hop icon, The Notorious B.I.G. According to TMZ, Voletta passed away early morning on Feb. 21 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where she was in hospice care. Monroe County Coroner, Thomas Yanac, said that the 78-year-old’s death was due to natural causes. An emotional eulogy was posted to the matriarch’s Instagram page Friday afternoon in…
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Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are staying together. Reminiscent of the 1970s timeless hit “Let’s Stay Together,” the Obamas seem to have no intention of parting ways soon. In an Instagram post fitting for Valentine’s Day, Michelle shared a selfie with her husband of thirty-two years, offering a tender declaration of love. “If there’s one person I can always count on, it’s you, @BarackObama,” she wrote with deep affection. “You’re my rock. Always have been. Always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day, honey! ❤️”Former President Barack Obama…
By BEN SHIMKUS CONSUMER REPORTER Published: 01:47 EST, 11 February 2025 | Updated: 10:39 EST, 11 February 2025 Donald Trump’s most consequential trade policy didn’t originate in the Oval Office — it had been brewing for years.A newly resurfaced 2011 video sheds light on the President’s trade approach with China. Then a private citizen, Trump railed against President Obama’s trade policies, outlining a more extreme version of the economic offensive he would eventually unleash as a two-term president.“It’s so easy,” he says, leaning into the mic. “I’d drop a 25 percent tax on China.”A decade after the video, Trump snowballed the…
They might be loved up and happily married now, but these eight celebrity couples were once just single high school students trying to get through algebra homework and exams. While they’re now often spotted walking arm in arm at the biggest events across the globe from the Oscars red carpet to Donald Trump’s inauguration, there was a time when they rocked back-brushed hair and big cheesy grins.Ahead of Valentine’s Day, DailyMail.com takes a look at celebrity couples in their school days – before they found love with their respective partners.From legendary Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and actress Rita Wilson, to former…
CNN’s Jake Tapper was left speechless after a close aide to President Trump seemingly blamed employees voting for Kamala Harris as the reason they lost their job. Stephen Miller, President Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, appeared on CNN’s The Lead Tuesday to defend Trump recent executive orders – including one that paused all spending on foreign aid. ‘There’s two million employees in the federal government,’ Miller said before making the shock claim. ‘Overwhelmingly the career federal service in this country is far left, left-wing.’ Tapper responded that he didn’t know that to be fact. Miller continued: ‘We looked at USAID as an example, 98…
YOU CAN LEAD W ITHOUT THE TITLE – African American News and Issues October 16, 2023, HOUSTON, TX – Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress. Edwards raised over $433,000 in Q3 of 2023. This strong Q3 report expands on a successful Q2 where Edwards announced just 11 days after declaring her candidacy that she had raised over $600,000. With over $829,000 in cash-on-hand at the end of the September…
President Donald Trump (2nd-L) First Lady Melania Trump (L), former President Barack Obama (2nd-R) and former First Lady Michelle Obama walk together following the inauguration, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2017. | Source: Pool / Getty Little to no information was given to help explain the report that former First Lady Michelle Obama would not be attending Donald Trump‘s presidential inauguration on Monday. However, a look back in time to eight years ago likely more than answers the question of why she won’t be on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol as Trump gets sworn…
On Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump will have redefined (or just defined) American exceptionalism by becoming the first president of the United States to be sworn into office as a convicted felon. MAGA, amirite? Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty On Friday, Trump received his sentence on 34 felonies related to falsifying business records and hush money payments. Well, not really. Technically, New York Judge Juan Merchan did sentence Trump — but what exactly is the practical value of a felony sentence that includes no jail time, no probation, and no fines? Sounds like a non-sentence, don’t it? According to the Grio, Merchan issued…
Source: @conradclifton / Hip-Hop Wired Legendary Hip-Hop icons Common and Pete Rock sat down for the latest edition of I Got Questions. For Common and Pete Rock, their collaborations in the past have been a blessing for Hip-Hop culture. And the public got to see one of their dreams realized as the duo released The Auditorium, Vol. 1 as the summer began. Now, as the two are finishing off their tour in support of the album in New York City this week, HipHopWired got them both to sit down and discuss their careers and partnership in the latest edition of…
Source: Dimensions / Getty As 2025 approaches, the global job market is bracing for transformative growth driven by technology, environmental priorities, and a heightened focus on mental and physical well-being. Check out the industries and careers expected to flourish in the coming year. There are a number of industries and careers expected to expand in 2025. From wellness to AI, there will be significant shifts in the job market. Check out the top industries and careers likely to grow next year: Wellness and Mental Health The wellness industry is expanding as more people prioritize self-care, mental health, and overall well-being.…