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Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Starbucks to End Open-Door Policy, Prioritizing Paying Customers Starbucks is revising its policy on public access, ending its open-door approach that previously allowed individuals to use its facilities, including restrooms, without making a purchase. A Starbucks spokesperson confirmed the new policy, which will go into effect on January 27, prioritizes paying customers. Those who do not make a purchase will be asked to leave the […]

  https://blackamericaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/08/082616lkbhf.mp3 Floyd Norman was the first Black animator hired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios, a legacy that will remain cemented in time. He was featured in a documentary, “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”  in 2016. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM Norman was born June 22, 1935 in Santa Barbara, Calif., a far cry from the Jim Crow South that he experienced later as a boy. Without the […]

Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty An official announcement confirmed that Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. The statement comes just days after the nation noticed her absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.  Related: Here’s Why Michelle Obama Was Not at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not […]

Source: Emanuele Cremaschi / Getty / Nintendo Switch 2 Here. We. Goooooooo. The company that Mario built will allegedly finally show off Nintendo Switch 2 this week. Video Games Chronicle reports Nintendo will finally unveil the successor to the uber-popular Nintendo Switch on Thursday, January 16, per reliable podcast Nate the Hate. The website further reports that a trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 will showcase only hardware, similar to […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty / Michael Irvin Here’s a scenario we are sure not many comic book fans considered: What if Marvel cast the playmaker, Hall-of-Fame Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, as Black Panther?  A user on X, @TheMSeries, dared to write on his account, “Marvel should cast Michael Irvin as Black Panther,” Marvel should cast Michael Irvin as Black Panther — Space Ghost C2C (@TheMSeries1) January 8, […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty ATLANTA – The College Football Playoff (CFP) today announced the pregame entertainment for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship to be held Monday, January 20, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty Prior to kickoff, GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Coco Jones will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 27-year-old R&B breakout Def Jam/High Standardz recording artist from Nashville, who has […]

Source: Freddy O. / Freddy O. Are NeNe Leakes and Sierra Gates the duo we didn’t know we needed? The Atlanta reality TV stars have teamed up for the ‘Me and My Homegirl’ podcast. The Atlanta reality TV stars are sharing juicy personal secrets, industry stories, and hot topics while serving witty banter and looks on the video series. In the teaser clip for the podcast, Sierra introduces the show, […]

Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/GA / Getty Jordyn Woods is fed up with people commenting on her body and weight.  In a TikTok video posted on Jan. 9, the 27-year-old influencer and model expressed her frustration with the harsh comments about her noticeable weight gain. She shared that she’s currently going through a challenging period in her life, including relocating and adjusting to a new routine. While she’s built resilience to weight-related […]

Source: Manny Carabel / Getty Doechii’s phone must be buzzing after she gave fans her personal invitation to give her a ring. The TDE Artist posted a screenshot of her contact card to her Instagram story. Whether it was by design or accident, the number is now being put to good use by her audience. What is Doechii’s Number? According to the screenshot posted on her Instagram story, Doechii’s number […]