Ethiopian officials say the top leader of the World Health Organization should recuse himself from his position for comments about the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region that has left millions of people without food and other essential resources. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Aug. 17 called it the “worst humanitarian crisis in the…
A Los Angeles police officer shot Jermaine Petit multiple times in the back as he ran away from him despite realizing he didn’t have a weapon. Body-worn camera footage of the incident released more than six weeks after the incident shows one of the officers ordering Petit to remove his hands from his pockets. He…
From James Banning to Bessie Coleman, Black trailblazers have broken barriers in aviation to open doors for generations of diverse pilots to chart paths in the space. Among those standing on the shoulders of these pioneers is 17-year-old Christopher Alexander Ballinger who recently became one of the country’s youngest licensed pilots, WUSA reported. “It’s hard…
Throughout her entire career, political strategist Symone D. Sanders-Townsend has exemplified the importance of speaking truth to power and elevating your voice for change. The Omaha, Nebraska native was recently honored with a street naming in her hometown, KMTV reported. An Omaha native who worked her way to a role in national politics now has…
Rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris Jr. is speaking out following the arrest of his son King Harris. The 18-year-old aspiring rapper was taken into custody for reasons still not yet public. While Harris fought off critics in the comment sections of Instagram posts that claimed the young star was “trying to be a gangster” following his…
Whether it’s through her powerful presence on the tennis court or her efforts to create pathways for underrepresented youth within the sport, Venus Williams has been a fierce advocate for advancing inclusivity. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has teamed up with Clif Bar & Company and the nonprofit Outdoor Afro to diversify outdoor activities, Adweek…
Source: David McNew / Getty Another school year is underway, and parents are being asked to release fear and lean into hope for a safe year, despite the fact that school shootings have become a frightening new normal. We are all scared and want action. The short-lived outrage followed by a return to practices and…
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the press outside of the West Wing after a meeting with President Joe Biden and civil rights leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 2, 2022. | Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Black and civil rights leaders met with President Joe Biden on Friday to discuss what…
School is back in session, and parents are sharing photos of their babies’ first day. Proud mama Masika Kalysha shared Instagram photos of her daughter’s first day on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Six-year-old Khari Barbie Maxwell looked adorable in her navy polo shirt and skirt, while holding a sign that read, “First Day of 1st Grade.”…
Last month several white men brutally assaulted a Black woman outside of a Michigan liquor store. Despite her injuries, no arrests were made at that time. Officers believed it was one person’s word against the next. However, new video footage confirms the woman’s account, and an investigation has been launched to bring her justice. Tracy…
