In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the same state that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy purported to be her younger cousin. Sean Grayson pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, one count of…
When it comes to the timeless adage “black don’t crack,’ the spotlight often shines on Black Hollywood actresses such as Gabrielle Union, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, or any of the illustrious Reginas (King or Hall). These ladies are often praised for their youthful looks. But let’s not forget a few male actors that…
Megan Thee Stallion performs at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally at the Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Both Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump plan to campaign in Atlanta this week. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty…
FILE – Shericka Jackson, of Jamaica, wins a heat in the women’s 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) Jackson had been listed as the second favorite behind world champion Sha’Carri Richardson. PARIS (AP) — Shericka Jackson of Jamaica will not run in the 100…
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. | Source: Robert Alexander / Getty In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. The ruling favored Sanford. Chief Justice Roger Taney issued an opinion that some regard as the worst issued by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Taney’s opinion…
Dating can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but for Torrei Hart and Tameka Foster, it comes with the added pressure of living in the shadows of their famous ex-husbands. In a resurfaced episode of “The Culture Club” with Osei the Dark Secret and special guest host Claudia Jordan, the former partners of Kevin…
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula of the United States play Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic during their women’s doubles match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) “At the end of the day, it’s over,” the 20-year-old tennis…
In this image taken from body camera video released by Illinois State Police, Sonya Massey, left, talks with former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson outside her home in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 2024. (Illinois State Police via AP) “Please don’t send no combative policemen that are prejudiced,” Donna Massey said before her daughter was…
Source: Bettmann / Getty Angela Davis’ first press conference after being released on bail. She faced the death penalty for charges related to the attempt to free George Jackson but was acquitted. August—-Black August—like February’s Black History Month and June’s Juneteenth, is a month dedicated to honoring Black history and history makers. But its look…
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gathering on July 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero) “The American people deserve a leader who tells the truth, a leader who does not respond with hostility and anger when confronted with the facts,” Harris said. WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala…
