In a move that underscores its commitment to opportunity and growth, Morris Brown College, a cornerstone Historically Black College and University (HBCU), announced it will welcome the entire graduating class of 2024 from Benjamin E. Mays High School. This exciting news comes on the heels of Morris Brown's successful reaccreditation in 2022, marking a new chapter for the historic college.

Founded in 1881, Morris Brown holds a special place in history as the first private, HBCU liberal arts college in Georgia established entirely by African Americans. This partnership with Benjamin E. Mays High School reflects the college's ongoing mission to empower and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

HERide, a ridesharing platform focused on women's safety, has become the first Black-owned company to secure a contract with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Co-founder Jillian Anderson, inspired by her experiences as a rideshare driver, identified a need for a safer option for female passengers who often expressed hesitation about riding with men, particularly at night. Launched in 2019, HERide currently operates in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. The company prioritizes safety by requiring drivers to undergo comprehensive background checks after a personal vetting process. Additionally, HERide offers drivers competitive compensation, with drivers retaining 80% of the fare.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American businessman and former professional basketball player widely considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He was the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era, leading the team to five NBA championships in the 1980s. His rivalry with Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, one of the most legendary in sports history, revitalized the NBA's popularity.

After his early retirement due to an HIV diagnosis in 1991, Johnson became a powerful advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, working to break down stigmas surrounding the disease. He is the Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, a thriving business empire with investments in various industries, including movie theaters, insurance, and sports ownership (he is a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, and Los Angeles Football Club).

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the world-renowned production duo behind The Neptunes, are locked in a legal battle over the rights to their group's name. Williams has filed trademark applications for "The Neptunes" encompassing music recordings, streaming entertainment, and merchandise. Hugo's legal team contests these filings, arguing that Williams has no right to claim sole ownership of the trademark without Hugo's involvement and consent.

A representative for Williams counters that he has reached out to Hugo multiple times to discuss sharing ownership and administration of the trademark but hasn't received a response. The representative further emphasizes that Williams' actions are solely intended to protect the name from being acquired by a third party.

Businessman and investor Kevin O'Leary, better known as "Mr. Wonderful," sits down with Don Lemon to discuss his plans for acquiring the popular short-form video-sharing app, TikTok. O'Leary acknowledges concerns surrounding data collection and potential government access by TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance. He proposes to address these issues by rewriting the algorithm.

When a massive cargo ship called the Dali lost power in the Port of Baltimore, crews scrambled to control the ship. They sent out a mayday signal to evacuate The Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge lying ahead, but it was too late. In less than a minute, the midsection of the 1.6-mile-long truss bridge plunged into the cold river below. None of the ship’s crew members were injured. Six construction workers are believed to have fallen from the bridge. The bodies of two of the victims have been recovered, while four remain missing and are presumed dead.

According to TMZ, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs sold his shares of Revolt TV to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed sum. While the buyer's identity remains a secret, sources confirm that Revolt TV will continue to be a Black-owned media company. This upholds the network's original mission of amplifying and celebrating Black culture. The sale comes after Combs stepped down from Revolt in November 202 3following a series of shocking lawsuits filed by women accusing him of sexual assault.

Don Lemon and Elon Musk engaged in a tense and awkward exchange on the new "The Don Lemon Show." Their discussion ranged from hate speech to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, even touching on the controversial great replacement theory.

Before the interview proper began, Lemon emphasized that X, formerly known as Twitter, had not canceled his show. He then challenged Musk to watch the entire interview and explain why it wouldn't be considered the type of free speech he advocates for.

Focused on protecting minors from harmful sexual material, this ban centers on the issue of age verification. Pornhub doesn't oppose age verification in principle, but they disagree with the law's specific method: requiring users to upload a picture ID. The adult content company argues this approach is ineffective, haphazard, and poses privacy risks.

Texas becomes the seventh state to lose access to Pornhub due to age verification laws. The other states include Virginia, Montana, North Carolina, Arkansas, Utah, and Mississippi.