The Wayans family’s induction into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22, 2025, was a celebration of their pioneering contributions to entertainment. Yet, as the family gathered at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to receive this prestigious honor, fans quickly noticed Keenen Ivory Wayans, the visionary who launched the family’s…
A group of armed citizens has begun patrolling a historically Black Ohio community after a neo-Nazi rally in early February that left many residents on edge. With tensions running hot, some see the self-appointed militia as necessary defenders, while others say the patrols are a clear sign of darker days to come. About two weeks…
Singer Roberta Flack poses for a portrait in New York on Oct. 10, 2018. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP, File) Roberta Flack, the award-winning singer behind “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” died on Monday at 88 years old. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with…
A Black man initially charged with battery after allegedly beating up a white man outside a Shreveport, Louisiana, nightclub in late January is now facing more serious charges after the victim died from his injuries, officials said. Trevor Moses, 25, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with second-degree battery after witnesses identified him in the…
(Photo credit: Adobe Stock) From organic vitamin supplements to stationary to skincare and beyond, Black women-owned businesses are growing in the self-care space. Believe it or not, Black-owned businesses are on the rise, especially those owned by women. According to data from the 2022 and 2023 U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Surveys analyzed by both…
Source: change.org / other It’s been five years since Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down by two white, wannabe vigilantes in a rural part of Georgia who racially profiled him and falsely suspected the unarmed, young Black jogger of being a burglar. But, the pain of his brutal murder still weighs heavy on the hearts of…
Emmy-winning actress Ayo Edebiri quickly turned down a creepy gift on the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film, “Opus,” and it sparked a healthy dialogue online. As she and her cast mates walked the carpet, they were presented with “Voodoo doll” style statues made in their likeness. The dolls, made by sculptor…
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Former Vice President Kamala Harris was a vision of grace as she accepted the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award on February 22. Dressed in a black structured LaQuan Smith suit, Madame VP exuded power and sophistication. Her signature flawless hair gleamed under the stage lights. Smiling warmly, she carried herself with…
A Texas criminal court judge, notorious for his anti-prosecutor rulings when Black defendants are railroaded with bogus charges, delivered another striking victory last month when he ruled in favor of a man arrested for “interference” after he walked away from a disturbance that involved him moments earlier. Harris County Judge David Fleischer, a soft-spoken yet…
Elon Musk, left, receives a chainsaw from Argentina’s President Javier Milei as they arrive speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday, facing a deadline to…
