American engineer and astronaut Mae Jemison works in zero gravity in the center aisle of the Spacelab Japan (SLJ) science module aboard OV-105, the Space Shuttle Endeavour, during NASA’s STS-47 mission, September 20. 1992. | Source: Space Frontiers / Getty UPDATED: 9:30 a.m. ET, Sept. 12, 2022 The accomplishment that landed American physician and former…
Attorneys for the state of Minnesota say Derek Chauvin’s appeal for George Floyd’s murder lacks merit as the former Minneapolis cop argues police officers cannot be convicted of assault because they are allowed to use reasonable force and putting a knee on someone’s neck is not consider deadly. Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney focuses on growing…
Source: Lucasfilm Ltd. / Lucasfilm Ltd. Who doesn’t love a good Sci-Fi flick? Some of the most memorable movie characters have come from Sci-Fi movies. MORE: 8 Strong Black Leads In The ‘Star Trek’ Universe Unfortunately, Sci-Fi writers quite often leave Black characters out of their stories. I mean if an alien with green skin…
Like father, like son, John David Washington is taking his talents to Broadway. The 38-year-old rising actor is set to make his theatre debut later this month when he takes the stage for August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” following in the footsteps of his famous father, Denzel Washington, the latter of whom appeared in another…
The National Business League is advancing its efforts to empower Black entrepreneurs. The nonprofit unveiled an initiative that aims to digitize 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028. Essense: The National Business League (NBL) Is Aiming To Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses By 2028 https://t.co/JKabrCFCKO — The National Business League (@thenbl1900) September 6, 2022 Founded by…
Ray J Norwood is calling out Kris Jenner and his ex Kim Kardashian once again for the lies they continue to tell the public about their alleged participation in the infamous sex tape. Norwood and Kardashian reportedly dated for three years until 2006. In 2007, a year after the pair’s breakup, the sex tape was…
President John F. Kennedy meets with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in 1961 Source: Bettmann / Getty Sept. 9 marked 65 years since the creation of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. After the historic passing of the 1957 Voting Rights Act, the Commission on Civil Rights was formed to help investigate voting…
In an exclusive virtual interview with Page Six, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Drew Sidora sat down with Page Six and got real messy with her answer to the question on which recent cast member of the show she would swap out for her dear friends and former “RHOA” stars Cynthia Bailey and Porsha…
Source: BojanMirkovic / Getty September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to help erase the stigma attached to talking about suicide and offering support to those around us. The month is also being celebrated as Self-Care September. Highlighting the importance of caring for physical and emotional well-being is necessary given the pressures in life…
Source: The Stanley Weston Archive / Getty The late legendary athlete and activist Muhammad Ali transformed the landscape of sports, and a new musical that celebrates his storied legacy is coming to Broadway, Broadway World reported. ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of @MuhammadAli is being developed for Broadway! https://t.co/wLKfqTVrIF — BroadwayWorld…
