5th-Grade Girls Planned To Kill A Boy And Stage It As A Suicide
Details have surfaced about a disturbing plot by a group of 5th-grade girls to take a classmate’s life and make it appear as a suicide.
Disturbing details have emerged about a group of 5th-grade girls who plotted to murder a classmate and stage it to look like a suicide.
According to a police report, a group of 10- and 11-year-old girls at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus in Surprise, Arizona, allegedly plotted to kill a boy, saying the goal was to “just end him,” AZ Family reports. The plan, reportedly hatched during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024, was sparked by a recent breakup and accusations of cheating.
The 5th-grade girls allegedly plotted to lure a classmate into the school’s outdoor bathroom, where one would stab him in the stomach. Each student had a specific role in the murder plot: one would bring the knife, another would write a fake suicide note to stage the scene, and a third would serve as the lookout. To avoid leaving fingerprints, they planned to wear gloves.
School administrators and the school resource officer launched an investigation after students who overheard the plot came forward. The following day, the girls’ backpacks were searched, and each suspect was questioned individually with a parent present.
All four students were arrested on charges of threatening and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. According to police, three expressed remorse, while the fourth smiled, laughed, and made excuses during questioning.
“Their brains are underdeveloped at 10, 11 years old. The female brain isn’t even quite half developed, the part of the brain that regulates emotion. That kind of talks sense into this. It’s early 20s, before the female brain is finished developing,” said Travis Webb, a Licensed Clinical Therapist.
Additionally, today’s youth is more exposed to and desensitized by violence than previous generations, largely due to the influence of social media.
“2025 is different than 1995. It’s different than 1975,” Webb said. “They don’t really come up with this on their own. They don’t think violently. They certainly don’t think about gloves and fingerprints and suicide notes.”
Karmelo Anthony Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Death Of Austin Metcalf
The honor student, who was 17 years old when the incident occurred, says Anthony claims he acted in self-defense.
Karmelo Anthony, a Black student accused of fatally stabbing a white teen during a fight at a high school track meet in April, was indicted for murder by a Texas grand jury.
On April 2, police arrested Anthony, who was 17 at the time, in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, also 17, during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. Two weeks later, authorities released Anthony on a $250,000 bond that was reduced from $1 million, and he has remained under house arrest since.
According to the police reports, the two teens got into an altercation after Anthony sought shelter from the rain under a tent. Witnesses say Metcalf asked Anthony to move, and when he didn’t, Metcalf allegedly assaulted Anthony, who then reportedly pulled a knife from his backpack and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest. According to the affidavit, Karmelo admitted to stabbing Metcalf in self-defense.
“I was protecting myself,” Karmelo told officers, according to the affidavit obtained by Fox News.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis discussed the case, which gained national attention, highlighting racial biases within the criminal justice system.
“We know this case has struck a deep nerve — here in Collin County and beyond. That’s understandable. When something like this happens at a school event, it shakes people to the core,” Willis said at the June 25 press conference. “But the justice system works best when it moves with steadiness and with principle. That’s what we’re committed to. And that’s exactly what this case deserves.”
Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, released a video statement after the indictment, emphasizing that Karmelo Anthony and his family are confident that the defendant will receive a fair trial.
“We expect that when the full story is heard, the prosecution will not be able to rule out the reasonable doubt that Carmelo Anthony may have acted in self-defense,” Howard stated. “Self-defense is a fundamental right guaranteed to every American.”
Texas law considers 17-year-olds to be adults in the criminal justice system. If convicted, Anthony could face up to 99 years in prison.
Hot Girl Twerks, Killer Bots Follow: Megan Thee Stallion’s Wild M3GAN 2.0 Movie Promo
Megan Thee Stallion teams up with the evil AI bot M3GAN for a twerking session.
Megan Thee Stallion put her Hot Girl support behind the second installment of the M3GAN horror franchise, M3GAN 2.0.
A June 25 Instagram post shows the twerking session that ensued after the Grammy Award-winning rapper teamed up with the evil AI bot of the same name. Dressed in her anime-inspired best, Megan shows how she can turn any situation into a party when she gets confronted by M3GAN.
Following her recent appearance on Love Island USA, where she judged a twerking and limbo contest to promote her Hot Girl Swim line, the rapper’s latest ad campaign has fans applauding her sharp marketing skills and seamless brand alignment.
“Megan, stay doing side quests,” one fan wrote.
“Amazing Marketing,” added someone else.
Alongside the recent launch of her swimwear line and Amazon Prime anime series, Megan is also making moves in the spirits industry with Chicas Divertidas Tequila, which she debuted on her birthday in February. Known for celebrating with good music and drinks, the “Savage” rapper’s venture into beverages felt like a natural next step.
Having previously promoted brands like Hennessy and D’Usse, it was only fitting for Megan to step into the spirits market with a product of her own. And she’s fully embracing her role at the top, when promoting her tequila, the “Body” rapper proudly uses the hashtag #ChicasOwnerAndCEO.
“As someone who values good vibes and great memories, I knew I wanted to create a tequila that was designed to be shared and savored with my Hotties,” she said in a statement when announcing the tequila brand.
“Smooth, sultry, and premium. This process has been years in the making, and I’m so proud to take this next step in my journey as an entrepreneur and launch this brand. I know the Hotties are ready, it’s time to give them a drink made by me! I’m excited to share this labor of love with you all and hope you are inspired to enter your CHICAS ERA!”
Black Teen Inventor Of Gabby Bows Lands $1M In Scholarships And A New Book Deal
Gabby Goodwin holds three U.S. patents.
Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette, at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The now-teenage CEO and graduating senior has received merit scholarship offers totaling more than $1 million — including four full rides — from eight esteemed universities.
Gabby has also secured a book deal with HarperCollins, and her first-authored children’s book, Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon, is now available for pre-order and set to release on May 27 everywhere books are sold. Inspired by Gabby’s real-life Confidence Salon, this picture book encourages young readers to celebrate their natural beauty, cultivate confidence, and pursue their dreams.
“Confidence has always been important to me. I wouldn’t have been able to start my business at age seven or publish a book at seventeen without it,” said Goodwin. “I want girls like me to be able to see themselves in my book and find the confidence to follow their dreams just like I did.”
Featuring real-world wisdom, own-voices representation, vibrant art by Princess Karibo, and an inspiring, heartfelt message, Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon provides girls with the tools they need to find their confidence and embrace their individuality. The book also teaches children about a variety of natural hairstyles, celebrating diversity, natural beauty, creativity, and strength.
About Gabby and Rozalynn Goodwin of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin hold three patents on GaBBY Bows. They launched and began selling the guaranteed anti-slip barrettes through their online store gabbybows.com in February 2014. The mother-daughter duo has since sold more than one million GaBBY Bows direct to consumers in all 50 states in the U.S. and in sixteen countries. They established the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy and have helped more than 50 girls in 16 states start their own businesses.
Donald Trump Could Become Nobel Peace Prize Winner Thanks To MAGA Lawmaker’s Nomination
Trump was praised “courage and clarity” in the Israel-Iran conflict
A number of Republican lawmakers have called for President Donald Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize for ceasefire efforts in the Israel-Iran conflict, with one Georgia lawmaker submitting a nomination, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter announced on X that he submitted a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which narrows down the candidates, to formally nominate the indicted president. He called the President’s role “historic.” “I just nominated @realDonaldTrump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his historic role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet,” he wrote.
I just nominated @realDonaldTrump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his historic role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.…
In the letter, Carter continued to praise Trump’s work, saying he demonstrated both “courage and clarity.” “President Trump took bold action to ultimately champion peace through strength and facilitate a ceasefire framework that brought hostilities to a halt. In a statement that has since reverberated around the globe, President Trump announced the terms of a complete and total ceasefire agreement, commending both Israel and Iran for their courage to end the war,” the congressman wrote.
“In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity. President Trump demonstrated both, offering the world a rare glimpse of hope. For these reasons, I respectfully submit this nomination for Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the United States, to be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.”
The prominent Trump ally wasn’t the only MAGA ally to push Trump toward the Nobel line. Ohio’s Sen. Bernie Moreno also proposed Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize after introducing a June 25 resolution arguing the strikes “brought about a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.”
But not everyone is feeling Trump’s name being added to the prestigious list of winners that includes the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., former President Barack Obama, and former president of Liberia, Ellen Eugenia Johnson Sirleaf. According to Newsweek, Oleksandr Merezhko, the head of Ukraine’s parliamentary foreign committee, withdrew the president’s nomination after he felt the leader let peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow fall under the radar.
He said he “lost any sort of faith and belief” in Trump.
The committee is scheduled to dial down on the list of candidates before the winner is announced in October 2025. While there have been controversial names on the list like Adolf Hitler, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization that hosts survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won in 2024 for activism against nuclear weapons.
Premiering July 31 on Disney+, Freeform, and Hulu, the new season of Project Runway welcomes Roach as he lends his eye for fashion to the iconic design competition show. The Chicago native joins returning host Heidi Klum, mentor and former winner Christian Siriano, and Elle Editor-In-Chief Nina Garcia, both of whom he knows personally and has worked with in the industry.
“It just felt like the right time to enter a space that felt really familiar because I grew up watching that show,” Roach told Out. “I remember watching Christian’s season when he won, so it felt like a full-circle moment to be invited to be a judge.”
Judging reality competitions is familiar territory for Roach. After rising to fame for styling stars like Zendaya, Jeremy Pope, Angela Bassett, Cardi B, André 3000, and Tyla in unforgettable red carpet looks, he’s served as a judge on HBO Max’s Legendary and appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. For Roach, each platform is a chance to showcase both his fashion expertise and his sharp, charismatic personality.
“When I’m on television, I get to show a small part of myself that is quick-witted and sassy, things I don’t do in my professional life,” he said. “This gives me a chance to be expressive in a different way.”
While Drag Race features a strong fashion element, it isn’t entirely centered on style, unlike Project Runway, which makes Roach even more excited to step into his new role.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race is a talent show that includes fashion, and Project Runway is a fashion show with great talent,” Roach said. “What makes me excited about Project Runway is that I’m looking at the next generation of Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs and being able to meet those talents at the ground level.”
As for what’s next for the renowned stylist, Roach hopes to appear in more scripted roles and style celebrities who come into his life naturally.
“Everything happens organically, and I hope to keep it that way,” he said.
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire Cedric Coward With No. 11 NBA Draft Pick
Portland Trail Blazers selected the former Division III player before trading him to the Grizzlies
A surprise occurred at the 2025 NBA Draft when the Portland Trail Blazers selected Cedric Coward as the No. 11 pick, as the player wasn’t expected to be selected that high.
According to Pro Football & Sports Network, the basketball player, who recently played at Washington State, was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as the team just traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The move was unexpected, as Coward only played in six games at Washington State before becoming injured, effectively ending his collegiate career.
Coward was not projected to be selected in any mock drafts prior to the surprise move. He averaged 17.7 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists, while having 1.7 blocks per game before the injury sidelined him.
The Memphis Grizzlies newest player:
Cedric Coward – 6’6”
Averaged 17.7/7.0/3.7/1.7 at Washington State last season 🔥
Coward’s path to the NBA is not typical and has surprised many. He started his collegiate career playing at a Division III school, Willamette University. During his first season, he averaged 19.5 points, 12 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. He left the university to go play at Eastern Washington for two seasons, where he earned Big Sky First-Team honors.
CBS Sports insider Matt Norlander stated that Coward turned down the chance to make hundreds of thousands in NIL (name, likeness, and image) money when he decided to transfer to Washington State, instead of entertaining more lucrative offers from other schools.
“He transferred to Washington State, turning down hundreds of thousands of dollars in NIL money from high-major schools just to stay with his coaching staff, who got the Washington State job.”
Norlander also stated that “Coward is the best story in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has walked a path and done something that’s never happened in the history of the NBA.”
NBA.com reported that the Trail Blazers traded Coward to the Grizzlies in exchange for the team’s No. 16 pick, Yang Hansen, a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando, and two second-round picks.
Founders Of Pretty Brown Girl Launch Historic Collegiate Chapter At FAMU
The organization has impacted over girls around the globe
Pretty Brown Girl, a national movement committed to uplifting and empowering girls and women of color, proudly celebrates the historic chartering of an official collegiate chapter at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida. The celebration was held this spring, with over 40 young women in attendance, marking a historic milestone in the organization’s journey.
This powerful moment was made even more special by the leadership of Laila and Aliya Crawley, daughters of Pretty Brown Girl co-founders Sheri and Corey Crawley. As second-generation Rattlers, Laila and Aliya now serve as president and vice president of the newly formed Pretty Brown Girl FAMU Chapter.
“My husband Corey and I met at FAMU, 30 years ago, and the Pretty Brown Girl Movement was born from our shared passion for purpose and legacy,” said Sheri. “To now witness our daughters establishing a collegiate chapter on the very campus where our story began—it’s beyond full circle. It’s divine alignment.”
Founded in 2010, Pretty Brown Girl has positively impacted over 100,000 girls worldwide through confidence-building programs, school partnerships, community initiatives, and national recognition from prominent outlets, including NBC News, Essence Magazine, and The New York Times. The launch of the PBG FAMU Chapter represents a new era of leadership and expansion into higher education institutions.
This Pretty Brown Girl chapter joins the organization’s chapters at Howard University, which were started and led by Madison Belo, a previous PBG scholarship recipient, over the past three years. The collegiate chapters aim to foster self-love, sisterhood, and social impact among college-aged women, with programming focused on personal development, community service, and academic success. Pretty Brown Girl extends deep gratitude to its Board of Directors, university supporters, and every student who helped bring this vision to life.
The PBG movement at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University will formally kick off this fall through initiatives led by Laila and Aliya, aligned with Pretty Brown Girl’s core mission: To empower every girl to celebrate her beauty, voice, and brilliance.
Black Brilliance Takes Center Stage At 2025 Black Music Moguls Brunch
The affair was a celebration of several music industry notables
Atlanta’s entertainment elite dressed to impress for an incredible afternoon at The Gathering Spot to honor legacy, leadership, and cultural impact at the 6th Annual Black Music Moguls Brunch. Hosted by Liz Smith and Jaleel Thurman, with sounds curated by DJ Jazzy T, the June 22nd affair was a celebration of several music industry notables moving the culture forward both behind the boards, as well as in the boardrooms.
Created by Niya Skyy Hogans, the Black Music Moguls Brunch has become one of the city’s most inspiring and intentional events. “I created this because I wanted to give flowers to people, not only the artists, but the people behind the scenes: the attorneys, the executives, the journalists, the media,” Hogans shared. “To be able to keep it going, year after year, is amazing. I got my start from people behind the scenes, like my mentor Cannon Kent Grant, who presented today. She gave me my first job, so to share the stage with her is amazing and I always want to share that love and celebrate people’s legacy.”
Dressed in semi-formal all-black attire, guests enjoyed Grey Goose cocktails and brunch plates piled with shrimp and grits, turkey bacon, fruit, eggs, and chicken sausage. Sponsored by Grey Goose, MNRK Music Group, Red Bull, and Pronghorn, the brunch struck the perfect balance of elegance and empowerment.
This year’s honorees included a dynamic group of game-changers: Joshua “J1” Raiford, Pandora’s Vice President of Music Programming and Program Director for SiriusXM’s Pandora Now, mixtape pioneer and Generation Now co-founder DJ Drama, producer Zaytoven, and attorney Bernie Lawrence-Watkins.
Joshua “J1” Raiford, known for his radio expertise and trailblazing work in music programming, was deeply moved by the recognition. “I’ve hosted this event the last two years—so being honored is an incredible full-circle moment,” he said. “I always keep God first, work hard, and treat people with respect, regardless of title. The music business is all about relationships—but the most important one is with God.”
Raiford paid tribute to his mother, who was present, and his late father, whose memory fuels his purpose. “If God gives you a dream or a vision, he gave it to you for a reason. Have faith he’s made the provision for the vision, just be flexible with the path it takes to get there.”
Zaytoven, the legendary producer behind hits from Gucci Mane to Usher, was honored with the Visionary Award. In a touching moment, he reflected on his childhood in Mississippi, where his musical origin story began in church. “I never thought me sitting at the organ four or five days a week would lead to this,” he said. “I thank God for my gifts and for giving me a vision, not just to be a church musician, but also to be a Black music mogul.”
He also shared how love and partnership helped shape his journey, shouting out his wife of 18 years, who believed in him from his days cutting hair in barber school: “She told everybody I made beats before anybody knew who I was.”
DJ Drama, a pioneer of Southern mixtape culture and co-founder of Generation Now, accepted the Trendsetter Award. “My journey has always been about going against the grain,” he said. From his early mixtapes with Tip and Jeezy to launching stars like Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow, Drama reminded the audience that belief in your vision is non-negotiable. “As crazy as your ideas may be, they’re what you make them. I’m living proof of that.”
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, the award-winning entertainment attorney and founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, delivered one of the most rousing speeches of the afternoon. “In an industry where creativity is currency, legal power is protection,” she declared. “Our work is advocacy. It’s empowerment. It’s legacy building.”
She dedicated her award to every Black law student questioning their place in the entertainment field. “To those who came before me, the legal minds who navigated an industry that didn’t always welcome us, you laid the groundwork so we could walk with confidence. We are not just here to advise. We are here to lead.”
The presence of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, who appeared via video, further cemented the event’s impact: “Atlanta is a city synonymous with Black excellence. This event strengthens our communities, enhances our culture, and drives economic development.”
Throughout the event, applause rang out as honorees spoke from the heart. Tears were shed, toasts were raised, and photos were snapped, but the focus remained on the message that Black excellence is best achieved through faith, hard work, and community.
Black Music Moguls Brunch began with Niya Skyy Hogans vision to make sure that those often overlooked are seen, heard, and celebrated. She, and executive producer Emma Jackson, expertly executed that mission with Sunday’s brunch. From producers to program directors, lawyers to legends, the event was a reflection of the brilliance that often happens behind the scenes.
Dana Loatman Continues Virgil Abloh’s Legacy To Support Black Creatives
As Executive Director of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, Loatman expands on efforts to advance equity and inclusion for Black creatives.
Chicago-based leader Dana Loatman is carrying on the legacy of late fashion designer and Chicago native, Virgil Abloh, as she leads efforts as executive director of the Virgil Abloh Foundation.
The Foundation announced Loatman as its inaugural executive director in February, an appointment that would move the Foundation into its next phase of upholding Virgil’s commitment to support underrepresented creatives. Established by his wife, Shannon Abloh, and family, the Virgil Abloh Foundation is a creative company built to advance equity, collaboration, and inclusivity within the creative sector. Loatman’s character perfectly fits the position where she oversees the Foundation’s operations, strategic planning, and program development.
Virgil’s aim to cultivate the next generation of creators across disciplines stems from his commitment to community empowerment and innovation. As a creative herself who aspired to pursue dance, “the work is deeply, deeply personal for me,” Loatman told Black Tech, Green Money in a June 24 interview. Programs at the Foundation get students in front of opportunities to work with different collaboration partners, like Billionaire Boys Club, to ensure young creatives understand the industry’s business side before they go off to college or enter the workforce. “Virgil believed heavily in collaboration,” the New York-born creative said.
The Virgil Abloh Foundation offers a 10-month program focused on exposing 17- and 18-year-old Chicagoans from BIPOC communities and first-generation single-parent homes to transformational, hands-on, and behind-the-scenes experience. The program, which is built on Virgil’s idea that “Everything he did was for the seventeen-year-old version of himself,” offers exposure, access, and opportunity. Additionally, students are sent on a 10-day trip to Paris and London to gain experience from ateliers for major luxury brands like Louis Vuitton.
“Virgil was a multi-hyphenate. He redefined what it meant to be a creative in so many ways,” Loatman said of the renowned Off-White founder who died in 2021. “He was also a DJ, an architect, a designer, an engineer by degree, and so really redefined and reshaped what it means to be a creative.” She added, “He was the first in many places but did not want to be the last. And so that legacy for him, when you asked me what is Virgil Abloh’s legacy, it really is continuing the work that he has started to continue his story by investing in young creatives, specifically young underrepresented creatives.”
Virgil’s philanthropic efforts inspired Loatman’s passion to invest in and ensure that underrepresented communities have the same access to resources and experiences as their counterparts. As executive director, she is dedicated to expanding on the in-person experiences, bespoke programs, online programs, mentorships, partnerships, and collaborations the Foundation has already established for students.
Loatman comes to her new position as executive director of the Virgil Abloh Foundation with years of career experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Her resume spans leadership and cultural change roles that reflect Virgil’s commitment to elevating Black voices and diverse perspectives. According to LinkedIn, she’s helped secure over $100 million in investments from major companies like Apple and Nike to target racial and gender equality.
Virgil Abloh’s Postmodern Scholarship Fund and the Fashion Scholarship Fund award scholarships and grants to Black students in college and those who study fashion.
