A former Houston dentist has been ordered by a jury to pay the family of one of his young patients almost $100 million after she lost a malpractice claim in court. However, the parents are still left with figuring out how to take care of the child who suffered irreversible brain damage after being sedated…
Xbox is driving its efforts to diversify the gaming industry forward. The brand has unveiled an initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of Black innovators who will transform the space. Xbox launches “Project Amplify” to support Black youth interested in gaming industry careers. Learn more: https://t.co/OsAOoiCtkg — Xbox Wire (@XboxWire) September 23, 2022 Dubbed…
Multi talented television talk show host Oprah Winfrey sent Emmy award-winner Sherly Lee Ralph a huge bouquet of flowers to congratulate her on winning her first Emmy for popular sitcom Abbott Elementary. Now, Winfrey was finally able to personally congratulate Ralph and discuss all of the 65-year-old actor’s success. Opray Winfrey (left) and Sheryl Lee…
Source: Twitter / Twitter Colorado officials finally released updated information related to Elijah McClain’s killing by police in Aug. 2019. Colorado Public Radio reported the autopsy report was changed to death by ketamine. The amended autopsy was released over a year after officials ordered its update. As amended, the autopsy confirms that Elijah died due…
Former first lady Michelle Obama is bringing her wisdom and light to six cities for the promotion of her new novel. According to NBC, the Chicago native is kicking off a book tour for The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times in November. “This book means so much to me — it’s a collection…
A young Colorado woman detained by police was seriously injured after getting hit by a freight train as she sat in the back of a patrol car. The cop, who parked his car on the train tracks, has been placed on paid leave as officials investigate the accident. Colorado train wreck (Video Screenshot) On Friday,…
Whether it’s bringing attention to Hollywood’s lack of diversity or leading efforts to increase Black votership, New Orleans-bred actor Anthony Mackie has often used his platform to effect change, and his latest community-driven project was centered on empowering residents in his hometown. The Captain America star led home repair efforts in NOLA for families still…
Source: GottaKeepIt3 / Radio One Digital Honored at the second annual Music in Action Awards Gala hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Atlanta rapper Lil Baby received the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award. Lil Baby received the honor for his contribution to racial and social justice inside and outside of the music industry. Not…
Source: Courtesy / Sony Pictures I, like so many other folks, enjoyed The Woman King, a fictional war movie featuring lots of fierce Black women with great muscles and abs running around with glowing skin while killing local enemies and European colonizers. As an adoptee, I connected with Nawi, the abandoned daughter who eventually reunites…
Singer/songwriter Brandy took time out of her day to shout out her ride-or-die brother, Ray J. The “Best Friend” songstress uploaded a black and white throwback photo of her with her younger brother. Brandy and Ray J. @brandy/Instagram In the photo, fans could see Brandy rocking her infamous short braided bob look as she smiled…
