Using social media as a tool to celebrate the life of a grandmother, family of one New York centenarian, who served overseas during World War II, has reclaimed some of the national hero’s valiant history. Cresencia Garcia, a vibrant 102-year-old, served her company in one of its most intense wars in the world’s history as…
Martin Luther King III and other civil rights leaders march for voting rights in 2021 Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Seated in a hospital waiting room, with the buzz and flicker of dim lighting above me, was the pain of the unknown within me. On the other side of those doors, I awaited word on…
Fat Joe has something to say about hip-hop’s demise, especially from his hometown of New York. The rapper, who made his debut in the music industry in the 1990s and sold millions of records worldwide, addressed the situation during an Instagram Live on July 29. Fat Joe claims that egos in the music industry played…
The City of Oakland will pay over a quarter million dollars to one of the municipality’s former representatives. The ex-politician sued the city, alleging he was roughed up and arrested by police in 2019, after members of the Oakland Planning Department called 911 on him. Wilson Riles Jr. (Credit: CBS News Screenshot) Wilson Riles Jr.,…
A demonstrator holds a sign at a rally with Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., outside the U.S. Capitol to urge the Senate to pass voting rights legislation on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Source: Tom Williams / Getty On May 17, 1957, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a poignant speech calling for an end to Black voter…
Over the years, Tracee Ellis Ross has vocally discussed the importance of working out through interviews or social media posts. One of the actress’ favorite workout routines includes the Tracy Anderson method. Anderson is a fitness instructor who offers in-person or virtual classes. Some of the sessions include dancing, stretching and standing chair exercises. Tracee…
Activists demonstrate for voting rights on the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Source: Alex Wong / Getty We owe it to local organizers and legal advocates to show up in the fight for voting rights and protections for Black voters, especially on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. With the 2022 midterm…
The mother of a Georgia man killed by police is calling for one of the officers indicted for murder in his death be fired from the force. Monteria Robinson told Atlanta Black Star that she lost it Tuesday after she found out Clayton County Police Officer Kristopher Hutchens was spotted at a training facility teaching…
Tyle Perry is holding off on discussing the difficult topic of race with his only son Aman Tyler Perry. In a recent interview for AARP, the “Gone Girl” actor was asked: “How do you protect your child? What do you teach your child about becoming a man?” The 52-year-old admitted, “I haven’t had the conversation…
Actress Yara Shahidi is elevating her efforts to bring diverse narratives to television and film. According to Deadline, the 7th Sun Productions founder has extended her deal with ABC Signature. Yara Shahidi Extends Overall Deal At ABC Signature In Partnership With Onyx Collective https://t.co/I4fVHgIeVJ — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 4, 2022 Launched in 2020, the Black-ish…
