Calls for the arrest of the officers who killed Breonna Taylor have only grown louder since the 26-year-old was shot in her home in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s been three months since Taylor was killed and law enforcement in the state has not brought any charges against the offenders. Activists across social media and in the […]
You have seen it everywhere: “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.” Those officers are still free currently but Beyoncé is also continuing the pressure applied to get justice. Queen Bey wrote an open letter to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the request of charges to the officers involved in the shooting. “Three months […]
Legendary college basketball coach Eddie Sutton died Saturday of natural causes, he was 84. Sutton won more than 800 games. He was the first coach to take four different schools to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Sutton died at his home in South Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by family, according to a statement. Sutton is a […]
When you have the same name as one of the biggest icons of the 20th century who is no longer alive, people are bound to accuse you of scamming but this wasn’t the case this week in Kentucky. 46 year old Tupac Shakur became a centerpiece of conversation in Kentucky after Governor Andy Beshear erroneously used […]
Louisville residents that have been in contact with coronavirus and refuse to isolate themselves now have to wear ankle bracelets. According to reports, there are a few known cases so far. Jefferson County courts has set up an on-call judge for these types of cases. Currently, under Kentucky’s guidelines only life-sustaining businesses can remain open. […]
College basketball opened the 2019-2020 season last night, and the name that keeps coming up is Tyrese Maxey. Maxey, the Freshman Guard for the Kentucky Wildcats went off in last night’s game against Michigan State dropping 26 points 3 of which came in the final minute of play to put the dagger in the Spartans. […]
Republican Daniel Cameron was elected Kentucky’s next attorney general Tuesday —the first African American to ever win a race for the office and the first Republican to do so in over 70 years. HISTORY MADE! Congratulations, @DanielCameronAG!https://t.co/si1J0lOBta — GOP (@GOP) November 6, 2019 Cameron, a 33-year old first-time candidate from Louisville, won over 57% of the […]
It’s sad to say, but the silver lining is the international recognition, even in the champ’s death. It was announced yesterday that the Louisville International Airport will be renamed after Muhammad Ali, who was born and buried in the Kentucky capitol. The decision came from a unanimous vote of the Louisville Airport Authority with one […]
The dangers of the many misguided stereotypes about Black people are most dangerous when someone in power subscribes to them. On Tuesday, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin visited Nativity Academy at St. Boniface, a Louisville, KY middle school that is 86 percent Black and only 1 percent white according to education nonprofit GreatSchools.org. Before entering, Gov. Bevin recorded a […]
Kentucky state Representative Dan Johnson, who was facing sexual assault accusations, died in a probable suicide on Wednesday, according to the Bullitt County, Kentucky Coroner. Johnson, 57, also the leader of the Louisville-area Heart of Fire Church, held a news conference on Tuesday at which he denied accusations contained in a report by the Kentucky […]
Drizzy are we going to see a release? The big question of the day, is will the OVO Air Jordan 8s see an actual release date? Drake has been consistent with his OVO Fest every summer and ever since he started the event, OVO x Jordan Brand sneakers have emerged. According to Sneaker Leaker PO!, […]
Lawyers are now saying that Dr. David Dao who was dragged off the plane last Sunday in Chicago is planning for a lawsuit. They also filed for an emergency petition to preserve the potential evidence. Dao’s attorney told reporters that both United and the Chicago authorities are accountable. With all of the video evidence from […]
As expected, Coach Cal’s dynamic backcourt freshmen sensation has officially threw their name in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery. On Monday, guard De’Aaron Fox had announced he declared for the 2017 NBA Draft. The freshman sensation from Katy, Texas put on a show in front of thousands of fans in Lexington as he averaged 16.7 […]
Allen Poe is old school, in all the best ways. While the Lexington, Kentucky-based emcee has a diverse artistic output that spans over two decades, he’s exactly where he wants to be with his music career. His ability to trust the process and create a consistent body of work has resulted in his deservedly celebrating […]
It isn’t too common for the child of an all-time great athlete to inherit the same skill set of their parent, we’ve seen examples of this throughout history (CC: Marcus Jordan). With that said, there are some rare occasions where the skills are definitely passed down from one generation to the next, case in point, […]
This morning [Friday, June 10] in Kentucky, crowds of supporters and mourners of the late Muhammad Ali will line the streets of Louisville as a 90-minute funeral procession is set to travel through the icon’s hometown, passing by sites such as his childhood home and Columbia Gym, the very first boxing gym in which he […]
Attica Scott is the newest face in Kentucky politics, and citizens of the state couldn’t be more proud. The former Louisville Metro Council member won the Kentucky Democratic Primary, sending her to the Kentucky house in January. It has been 20 years since a Black woman has served in the state’s legislature. In an interview […]
A few days ago, Baton Rouge, LA rappers Kevin Gates and Boosie Badazz were set to perform a show in Louisville, KY but things got way out of hand when both of their respective entourages brawled on stage. Though it is unclear why, rumors have begun to swirl that it might have something to do […]
Superstar and global force Drake received the key to Toronto amidst this weekends All-Star game festivities. While supposedly toiling away at a new project titled Views from the 6 in his hometown, Drake shared a view of a never before seen color way of an “OVO” Air Jordan 8. Dressed in a Kentucky blue color […]
A Kentucky mayor indicted for solicitation of prostitution had the charges dropped, even though he allegedly admitted that he used his position to get sexual favors from a woman on parole. The mayor claims he was coerced into confessing. Shepherdsville Mayor Scott Ellis confessed to Bullitt County Sheriff’s detective Lynn Hunt that he have oral […]