Source: Bettmann / Getty The Story of Emmet Till is one of the most tragic stories in American history. Emmett Louis Till was 14-year’s-old when he was kidnapped, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955. Today would have been his 81st birthday, and as we reflect on the constant battle against racism, hatred, and violence,…
America’s Black farmers are at risk of losing their livelihoods, a key figure in the Black agriculture told Atlanta Black Star. The American Rescue Plan Act earmarked $4 billion in debt relief payments for “socially disadvantaged” farmers last March, but a court battle has suspended the disbursement of the money. White farmers sued the U.S….
It can be argued that Lakers basketball player LeBron James is a legend on and off the court. His NBA record speaks for itself, while his community activism shows his true leadership abilities. LeBron’s name holds weight, his name makes people’s heads turn. So when an Instagram influencer posts a screenshot of the married billionaire…
A Texas man is now free after spending almost six years behind bars based on the untruthful testimony of a crooked cop. The then-respected officer lied when he said the homeless man owned a cellphone connected to an important drug bust, an assertion that led to the man being convicted on drug charges and sentenced…
Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty Last week, it was reported that an entire North Carolina police force quit in protest of the town’s newly hired “progressively responsible” town manager—who happens to be a Black woman. Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson wrote in a Facebook post last Wednesday that he “put in my 2 weeks notice…
An 11-year-old Florida boy will have his college education paid for, thanks to a scholarship from a historically Black college and university. Carter Bonas, an entrepreneur from Coral Springs, received a full scholarship from Florida Memorial University at the South Florida HBCU Golf Classic earlier this month.Carter has made a name for himself in the…
One of the most memorable husbands on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is Peter Thomas. His sharp tongue and ability to go head-to-head against “RHOA” queen bee Nene Leakes caught the eyes of viewers and producers. Peter sat down and chatted about his time on the show with Carlos King, producer of “The Real Housewives…
Squad Goals! Chad Johnson took to Instagram on July 20 to share a rare photo of his children. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver reportedly has seven children with multiple women. Chad Johnson shares a rare photo of his seven children. Photo:@ochocinco/Instagram Those who appeared in the beach-themed family photo included Jicyra Johnson, Chad Johnson…
Comedian Steve Harvey’s taste in music, clothes and overall swag screams old school. A trademark of his personality, the celebrity funnyman shared one of his favorite grooves with fans backstage of his show. In a video posted on his Instagram, captioned “Soul,” Harvey is dressed to kill in all tan from head to toe and…
A Las Vegas police union has asked a judge to quit her position on the bench after she made a slick remark to a Black man about his choice to engage law enforcement. An organization representing police has taken exception with the court official, saying her comments were “disparaging” to the men and women in…
