• Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
    • Sponsors
    • Fest Videos
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · News

Coffee Talk: B.B. King’s Daughters Allege He Was Poisoned By Aides

Plus: "Love And Hip-Hop's" Yandy and Mendeecees tied the knot, Cleveland Police Dept. reaches a settlement with DOJ, Congress pushes President Obama to "Ban The Box," and more!

By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
01
BB King’s Daughters Allege He Was Poisoned

Las Vegas homicide detectives are investigating the death of B.B. King after his daughters Karen Williams and Patty King alleged that their father was poisoned by his business manager LaVerne Toney and his personal assistant Myron Johnson. 

“I believe my father was poisoned and that he was administered foreign substances,” they wrote in affidavits. “I believe my father was murdered.” [Complex]

Getty Images
02
Yandy and Mendeecees Get Married

Love and Hip-Hop stars Yandy and Mendeecees have finally tied the knot! After years of documenting their on-again, off-again relationship on their reality show, the couple wed in a live televised ceremony Monday night. The ceremony was hosted by Nina Parker, Big Tigger and Stevie J with performances by K. Michelle before a star-studded audience. Congrats to the happy couple! [E! Online]

Getty Images
03
Congress Presses President Obama to ‘Ban The Box’

Over 70 members of Congress are pressing President Barack Obama to “ban the box” for federal jobs. In an effort to reduce mass incarceration, many states have eliminated the question on hiring applications asking job seekers if they have a criminal record.

“One in four Americans has a conviction history, which often excludes them from the workforce and from housing, creating new layers of crisis for our communities,” Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) said in a statement. “Ban the box is important for incarcerated individuals to have dignified lives.” [The Root]

Getty Images
04
Cleveland Police Dept. Reaches Settlement with DOJ

The city of Cleveland has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice  over a pattern of excessive force and civil rights violations by the police department. This news comes just days after a white police officer was acquitted of manslaughter for firing 15 rounds at two unarmed Black suspects in 2012. The DOJ launched an 18-month investigation into the practices of the police department and based on their findings, required the city to devise a plan to reform the police force. [NPR]

Getty Images
05
Doctor Authors Children’s Book About Natural Hair

Dr. Phoenyx Austin, MD., a natural hair and fitness guru, is helping young Black girls feel more comfortable in their curls by publishing a book just for children. “Love Your Hair” is children’s story kinky and curly hair to help kids live happier, healthier and more confident lives. 

“I always knew I wanted to write a children’s book to reach little brown girls specifically,” she said. “It’s in those young, impressionable years that little brown girls are looking around for role models and images of beauty that look like them.” [Black Enterprise]

Instagram
06
50 Cent Suing Rick Ross Over Alleged Sex Tape Leak

50 Cent is taking Rick Ross to court, claiming Ross uploaded his ex-girlfriend’s sex tape to the Internet. Previously, Ross’s ex, Lastonia Leviston, sued 50 for uploading the sex tape saying it caused her emotional damage but 50’ssaying that Ross is the guilty party and that 50 merely shared the tape once it was already uploaded. Now they’re headed to the courtroom. Hopefully a judge can figure out this mess. [Complex]

Getty Images

Read More

Health & Wellness
‘There’s No Shame In Infertility’: Reproductive Health...
News
‘I’m Terrified I Might Be Here Forever’: Brittney Grin...
Clothing
boohoo's First-Ever Modest Collection Features Sustainably S...
Shopping
Amazon Prime Day Is Almost Here — What You Need To Know Ab...
Shop
These Are The Best Daily Multivitamins For Women
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2022 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now