Attica Scott says she is motivated to turn her community’s “protest into policy” When the only Democrat representing Kentucky in Congress announced his retirement last year, many expected a frenzy of contenders vying to replace him. Instead, voters in the state’s most competitive Democratic congressional primary will choose Tuesday between only two candidates, both state…
Commencement signifies the beginning of a new chapter for scholars across the world, and generous donors are ensuring they can embark on the next stage of their journeys without the weight of financial burdens. Texas-based Wiley College received a $300,000 gift from an anonymous giver to clear the student debt for the HBCU’s 2022 graduating…
Seven members of the all-Black team Full Circle Everest summited the world’s tallest mountain on May 12 Historic heights in mountaineering were achieved this week as the first-ever team of all-Black climbers reached the summit of Mt.Bla Everest. Seven Black climbers who braved the Full Circle Everest expedition reached the top of the world’s tallest…
Donald Trump fears Kathy Barnette’s surging campaign against Dr. Oz, his pick in Pennsylvania, threatens Republicans’ chances of holding the Senate seat Sensing a threat in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, Donald Trump issued a warning Thursday that surging Republican candidate Kathy Barnette would upend the GOP’s chances of holding the seat in November and urged…
“I’m not really worrying about it. I can’t sweat that,” Williams says Jesse Williams vowed not to be discouraged after leaked video and images of his onstage nude scene in the Broadway play Take Me Out were posted online. “I’m not down about it. Our job is to go out there every night, no matter…
A Black U.S. Marine combat veteran says he’s traumatized after being wrongfully accused of groping a Georgia deputy on the butt then arrested by her husband, who happens to be the sheriff in Clinch County, Georgia. A quick trip to a gas station for Darius Rice, 37, and his girlfriend Ashley Jackson, turned into a…
The 30-day extension could mean Griner’s case could go to trial soon New York coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to her team’s Friday morning shootaround when she heard the “disappointing” news that Russia had extended Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention another 30 days. Griner’s original detention date was set to end on May 19. The two-time…
Actress and producer Viola Davis is a creative force who has tapped into the power of her craft to transform the arts, and her barrier-breaking achievements will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival. According to Variety, Davis will receive the festival’s 2022 Women in Motion Award. Viola Davis to be Honored With Cannes 2022…
Ten people were taken into custody and nine guns were recovered in Milwaukee shootings, according to reports Twenty people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands had been watching the Bucks play the Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals, authorities said. None of the…
Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith has been a fierce advocate for equity in higher education and through his latest project, he’s putting the focus on empowering scholars at his alma mater. The Vista Equity Partners founder has gifted Cornell University’s College of Engineering with a multi-million dollar endowment. Robert F. Smith invested $15 million…
