The studio will work with the HBCU on a multi-year program dubbed the “Disney Storytellers Fund.” The Walt Disney Company has partnered with Howard University to support Black content creators and storytellers across disciplines. According to a joint release, the studio will work with the HBCU on a multi-year program, dubbed Disney Storytellers Fund, to…
A clip from Kelis‘ conversation at Refinery29’s Unbothered Presents The Glow Up event has Black women wanting to create safer spaces. On Monday, June 27, the “Milkshake” singer/songwriter shared a video from her discussion at the Atlanta Festival she headlined over Juneteenth weekend. The mother of three talked to the audience about creating safe spaces…
Pontchartrain Park in New Orleans was put on the National Register of Historic Places two years ago. Its new marker was unveiled Thursday. Residents of the historic Pontchartrain Park neighborhood in New Orleans celebrated a new marker that declares their community as a “safe cradle for Black hope and prosperity.” Pontchartrain Park was put on…
A Kansas man will be serving time for violating a juvenile’s civil rights. A federal court determined the man threatened a Black male with a blade, using his race as the basis for intimidation and interfering with his right to fair housing. Colton Donner mugshot (Kansas City Sheriff’s office) On Wednesday, June 29, Colton Donner…
OPINION: It’s well past time to do more than issue stale statements from a timeworn template when domestic abuse incidents occur. Something about Mychelle Johnson hit different when I saw her Instagram post with the injuries and the medical report and the video of her young son, eating a popsicle on FaceTime telling someone “Daddy…
Tamar Braxton and her ex David Adefeso have been making headlines for their friendly social media exchange and appearance this past weekend at the Essence Festival following their split. This situation is considered a bit controversial, at least according to the public, because of the abuse allegations that came soon after Adefeso and Braxton announced…
Police say no one is in custody. Authorities have not released details about the eight who were taken to hospitals. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were wounded, some critically, in a shooting in a Minneapolis park during unofficial Fourth of July celebrations, according to officials. Police said the shooting took place about 11:30 p.m. Monday…
The plea agreement of the former Minneapolis police officer calls for a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors asked for 25 years, on the high end of that range, saying his actions were cold-blooded and needless. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge will this week sentence former Minneapolis police officer Derek…
Rapper Method Man is getting candid about his past struggles dealing with “low self-esteem” and how he unfairly treated the ladies of Destiny’s Child during an industry celebration. During a recent appearance on the “My Expert Opinion” podcast with host Math Hoffa, the rapper-turned actor reflected on his evolution as a hip-hop artist and how…
It’s not clear if they will be able to — legally — while protecting employees’ privacy and keeping them safe from prosecution. After the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion that’s been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon, Disney, Apple and JP Morgan pledged to cover travel costs for employees…
