Vanna White, the beloved “Wheel of Fortune” game show assistant, has proven that age is just a number. Age has long been framed as something that works against women, with outdated ideas suggesting their beauty or relevance fades over time. Increasingly, though, women are pushing back — redefining what this stage of life can look…
A man running for Florida governor was recently jailed after he allegedly attacked two elderly people. Kevin Cichowski was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of battery on a person over 65, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, tampering with a witness, and two counts of robbery by…
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Source: Radio ONE / General On Monday, three men were arrested in Paris, Illinois, over a reported “disturbance involving a firearm” that Paris police responded to earlier this month. On Tuesday, two of the men received attempted murder and hate crime charges, among other charges, because they’re accused of violently targeting Black victims, and using racial…
For one woman who threatened to report a fitness class in Raleigh, North Carolina, outdoor exercise is not all fun and games. Just like thousands of people across the country, a group of Black women hit the green space in a park with their yoga mats to practice squats and leg lifts on a beautiful…
Cancel culture couldn’t sideline Dave Chappelle, and the intersection of race and double standards in comedy won’t stop him from making money. The razor-sharp comedian is celebrated as much as he is criticized for weaving jokes and politically charged commentary into his shows. His anecdotes leave some audience members cringing, while others applaud him for…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Maryland’s redistricting has officially failed after the state’s legislative session ended on Monday without the effort being brought to a final vote. According to The New York Times, the redistricting effort was heavily championed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat. While the Maryland House of Delegates approved a…
President Donald Trump is in the middle of yet another high-profile feud with another world leader he once praised for her beauty. In previous interactions, Trump, 79, has been very friendly with lawmakers and prime ministers who, despite their kind remarks at podiums and during speeches, often look repulsed or disgusted by him. But never…
Source: Movement For Black Lives / peoplespower.info While Sunday’s election in Hungary struck a decisive blow to the far-right, the Movement for Black Lives has been building with communities on a new effort to challenge political power at all levels. Last month, the Movement for Black Lives Action Fund launched the People’s Assembly Project in…
A social media post by a Black female entrepreneur for a remote creative strategist job offering $55,000 sparked backlash and went viral last week after thousands of people found the offer insulting, some offering satirical memes. Others pushed back, defending what they deemed a decent offer by a small business in an unstable economy. Brittany…
