The United States Marine Corps has made history by decorating a Black officer as a four-star general. While 73 white men have been honored with the same ranking, this soldier will be the first Black person to wear the celestial buttons. On Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Marine Barracks in Washington D.C., Gen. Michael E….
Source: GMVozd / Getty The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. Black youths who attend racially segregated schools are more likely to have drinking and behavior problems during childhood than Black youths in less segregated schools. This is according to a new study we conducted using national survey data from…
Taye Diggs took time out of his day to thank, “God, Lord Jesus, Buddha, or universe” for the love in his life, Apryl Jones. The 51-year-old actor made a one minute video where he expressed thankfulness for all he has been blessed with. He opened up his video by stating, “As an adult there are…
Hurricane Katrina survivors reach housing settlement with Brad Pitt’s defunct charity Source: Barry Lewis / Getty The six homeowners who sued Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation over the faulty construction of housing it built for them have reached a US$20.5 million settlement with the apparently defunct charity. According to attorneys who disclosed the settlement…
A former correctional officer faces life in prison after he was found guilty in his second trial for the death of a 65-year-old man who was handcuffed and pummeled in a notorious blind spot in the Western Illinois Correctional Center. A federal jury returned a guilty against Todd Sheffler, an ex-lieutenant at the prison, on…
Hulu’s eight-episode biopic “Mike,” inspired by the life and journey of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, is here, but its muse isn’t entirely checking for it. The 56-year-old retired athlete did not mince his words when expressing his ill feelings toward the streaming giant’s latest release. In a new interview with “Access Daily,” the 56-year-old…
Source: ED JONES / Getty More than just a hit 90s song, “Let’s Talk About Sex” is a powerhouse convergence of reproductive justice organizers from around the country. Long before Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization rocked the nation, SisterSong convened the “Let’s Talk About Sex” conference in 2007. This year’s theme is “Our Blueprint…
Nick Cannon recently sent shock waves online after the comedian revealed that he is about to become a father for the 10th time. Cannon, who shared the news on Aug. 24 on Instagram, disclosed that the expectant mother is Brittany Bell. Bell and Cannon share two children, a son Golden Sagon Cannon, 5, and a…
Jamie Foxx nearly bamboozled fans with his remarkable impersonation skills. While promoting his latest flick, “Day Shift,” with co-star Snoop Dogg, Foxx stopped by the “Rap Radar” podcast, where he reminded fans that his voice is not only impressive when crooning to one his R&B records. At one point during the conversation, the comedian floored…
Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda discussing reproductive rights for HBCU students Glover Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty As another academic year begins on campuses across the country, the excitement of new beginnings can be felt in the air. However, for many young Black women, this school year also comes with a different level of…
