Source: MPI / Getty When Americans think of Christmas, it usually involves positive thoughts of family, friendship and love. But as we immerse ourselves in the holiday spirit, it’s important to reflect on the history of Christmas from perspectives that have been lost in time. One of American history’s most poignant and overlooked aspects is…
A man who has been wrongfully imprisoned since he was a teenager is now free after spending the majority of his life behind bars, causing him to miss critical moments in his childhood. Marvin Haynes was charged in connection to the death of a 55-year-old flower shop worker, identified as Randy Sherer, during a robbery…
Progressive political activist and philosopher Cornel West, who is running for president in 2024 as an independent candidate, attends the pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of the United States Mission to the United Nations and march to Grand Central in New York on November 8, 2023. | Source: Anadolu / Getty The lone remaining Black candidate…
Donald Trump spewed more fairy tales while speaking at a MAGA rally in Coralville, Iowa, on Dec. 13 by claiming he is healthier than Barack Obama. The 77-year-old also said his doctor told him he would live to be 200 if he didn’t eat junk food. Trump told the crowd that his doctor, former White…
Harvard University President Claudine Gay faced growing calls to resign this week despite the college showing unequivocal support to its first Black leader following a disastrous congressional hearing that accused the lifelong educator of allowing anti-Semitism to run rampant on the Ivy League campus during recent protests. Gay faced the most explosive criticism from a former…
Syleena Johnson has left a lot of women questioning her standards after admitting that cheating was not a “dealbreaker” for her. The revelation happened during a recent episode of Johnson’s talk show, “Crowned,” featuring Vivica A. Fox, Chanel Scott, and Kendra G. as co-hosts. The women share their takes on various topics that involve men and…
Activist and rumored grifter Shaun King appeared on a human rights panel organized by the QatarDebate Center and the Al Jazeera Media Institute to discuss the war in Palestine, and many social media users took issue with the fact. The panel was brought together at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha on Dec. 11…
K. Michelle has sparked yet another debate online after defending Black women’s choice to date outside of their race. The R&B singer has been more than vocal about her love for white men, noting that there other eligible bachelors from other races who also desire a Black woman. The touchy subject came up again while…
Shannon Sharpe is a very entertaining sports analyst, but some fans believe the Hall of Fame tight end truly shines when he ditches the ball talk and speaks his mind. Because of his ability to balance sports, culture, and personality, Sharpe was named Complex Sports’ Most Entertaining Sports Media Personality. Sharpe beat out sports media…
A Jewish middle school teacher has been charged with making terroristic threats and cruelty to children after he allegedly threatened to assault and behead a student who found his display of the Israeli flag offensive. Witnesses, including staff and students at the Georgia school, reported they heard the threats and observed his behavior. As a…
