Six years ago, the world watched in horror as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, killing him in broad daylight while bystanders begged for mercy. Floyd’s death sparked a global reckoning on race, policing, and justice. Streets filled with protesters, communities organized, corporations issued…
Singer-songwriter Patti LaBelle has fans talking after receiving a special birthday tribute amid rumors about a years-old romance. The Godmother of Soul turned 82 on May 24. While she stayed off social media, her fans were singing her praises online, including her longtime drummer, Eric Seats. The tribute seemed innocent enough at first, but given…
A military veteran who served in Iraq is being praised as a king after last week’s heroic acts in downtown Atlanta during the flood. Florida natives George Brathwaite and his wife, Chyna on the way to help retrieve their daughter and another family member when they noticed a woman stranded on top of her car….
YouTube / Getty Images An older clip is drawing fresh criticism as viewers accuse the life coach of attacking Touré’s masculinity while already facing scrutiny over her “Dr.” title. Cheyenne Bryant’s month-long internet firestorm does not appear to be slowing down. An older clip from Fox Soul’s “Truth Talks” featuring Bryant and journalist Touré has…
The Trump White House faces backlash after its communications director, Steven Cheung, attacked former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo criticized the administration’s emerging Iran deal and questioned its “America First” credentials. US President Donald Trump speaks with journalist, alongside White House Communications Director Steven Cheung (R), on board Air Force One on route from…
Photo by: Christopher Furlong / Getty Images The historic apology acknowledges how the Catholic Church’s highest authority helped give European powers religious cover to subjugate and enslave non-Christians. Pope Leo XIV is making history with an apology that goes further than past papal statements on slavery. The pope apologized Monday for the Vatican’s role in…
COLUMBIA, MO – NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Butler (c), a University of Missouri grad student who did a 7 day hunger strike listens during a forum speaking to students on the campus of University of Missouri – Columbia on November 9, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. Students celebrate the resignation of University of Missouri System President Tim…
Photo Courtesy of Grind Pretty Fest The women-centered festival will bring business panels, wellness conversations, $3,000 in grants and a Y2K-inspired performance from Nivea to Atlanta on June 6. As women entrepreneurs, creatives, and media professionals navigate layoffs, AI disruption and a tighter funding landscape, Grind Pretty Fest is returning to Atlanta with programming focused…
Donald Trump’s Cabinet has been accused of treating taxpayer-funded perks more like personal ATM-funded experiences. Critics spent months hammering former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem over lavish travel spending and expensive security costs that eventually became political baggage she could not shake. Pete Hegseth’s West Point helicopter arrival sparked backlash after viewers fixated on…
ATLANTIC BEACH, SC – MAY 27: Nathaniel Cromridge watches the crowd walk down Atlantic Street during Black Bike Week on May 27, 2018 in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. Also known as Atlantic Beach Bikefest and Black Bikers Week, the annual Memorial Day weekend event has been held since 1980. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)Photo by:…
