A group of armed citizens has begun patrolling a historically Black Ohio community after a neo-Nazi rally in early February that left many residents on edge. With tensions running hot, some see the self-appointed militia as necessary defenders, while others say the patrols are a clear sign of darker days to come. About two weeks…
Singer Roberta Flack poses for a portrait in New York on Oct. 10, 2018. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP, File) Roberta Flack, the award-winning singer behind “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” died on Monday at 88 years old. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with…
A Black man initially charged with battery after allegedly beating up a white man outside a Shreveport, Louisiana, nightclub in late January is now facing more serious charges after the victim died from his injuries, officials said. Trevor Moses, 25, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with second-degree battery after witnesses identified him in the…
(Photo credit: Adobe Stock) From organic vitamin supplements to stationary to skincare and beyond, Black women-owned businesses are growing in the self-care space. Believe it or not, Black-owned businesses are on the rise, especially those owned by women. According to data from the 2022 and 2023 U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Surveys analyzed by both…
Source: change.org / other It’s been five years since Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down by two white, wannabe vigilantes in a rural part of Georgia who racially profiled him and falsely suspected the unarmed, young Black jogger of being a burglar. But, the pain of his brutal murder still weighs heavy on the hearts of…
Emmy-winning actress Ayo Edebiri quickly turned down a creepy gift on the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film, “Opus,” and it sparked a healthy dialogue online. As she and her cast mates walked the carpet, they were presented with “Voodoo doll” style statues made in their likeness. The dolls, made by sculptor…
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Former Vice President Kamala Harris was a vision of grace as she accepted the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award on February 22. Dressed in a black structured LaQuan Smith suit, Madame VP exuded power and sophistication. Her signature flawless hair gleamed under the stage lights. Smiling warmly, she carried herself with…
A Texas criminal court judge, notorious for his anti-prosecutor rulings when Black defendants are railroaded with bogus charges, delivered another striking victory last month when he ruled in favor of a man arrested for “interference” after he walked away from a disturbance that involved him moments earlier. Harris County Judge David Fleischer, a soft-spoken yet…
Elon Musk, left, receives a chainsaw from Argentina’s President Javier Milei as they arrive speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday, facing a deadline to…
When Jenna Bush Hager predicted her husband Henry would “fall in love” with Scarlett Johansson during the actress’s guest-hosting stint on “Jenna & Friends,” she didn’t expect to be the one smitten instead. The “Today” show host’s playful confession at a recent “Read with Jenna” event in New York City revealed just how magnetic the…
