Michelle Obama speaking at the 2018 When We All Vote Rally Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty When We All Vote seeks to explore ways to shift the culture of Democracy, beginning with a hybrid in-person and virtual convening in June. The organization will bring together leaders and grassroots organizers across multiple issue areas, artists, athletes,…
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Over the years, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Mary J. Blige have publicly showcased how much they love each other. The longtime friends would constantly demonstrate it by sharing touching posts and supporting each other’s projects. Combs and Blige’s love and close friendship were readily apparent on May 19, after the pair was captured dancing at…
When it comes to underscoring the importance of education, NBA star Stephen Curry is leading by example. According to NBC Sports, the Golden State Warriors guard has finished his studies at Davidson College. Dub Nation knows firsthand how serious Steph is about keeping his promises https://t.co/YdqPy19kUb — NBC Sports Bay Area & CA (@NBCSAuthentic) May…
“I certainly understand how that would be sensitive and understand the reaction,” Yankees Manager Aaron Boone said. Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson, New York manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. A day after the comment called “racist” by Chicago manager…
An arbitrator said there was no evidence that a police detective had violated the department’s death notification policy. An independent arbitrator says a police detective in Connecticut’s largest city should have his administrative leave reversed, after he and another officer were taken off the job earlier this year amid allegations of insensitivity in their handling…
“Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” alumni Rasheeda and Kirk Frost are reflecting on their journey as a couple over the last two decades, the majority of which was caught on camera, and how their platform has shed light on the raw truths about marriage and helped others through their own marital issues. During a recent…
Actor Jesse Williams has been a fierce advocate for social justice and equity and the Chicago native is putting the focus on ensuring that higher education is accessible. Williams has teamed up with the platform Scholly to create a scholarship initiative for students in need. “Partnering with Scholly was a natural kind of progression going…
The base will also rename its Stonewall Jackson Drive. A street inside New York City’s sole army base now bears the name of a Black Congressional Medal of Honor recipient rather than a Confederate general. Fort Hamilton changed the road’s name to John Warren Avenue on Friday morning, following a years-old push by local officials…
Brooklyn-bred mogul Jay-Z has continually used his platform to amplify the importance of financial literacy and building generational wealth, and his investment portfolio serves as a reflection of his belief in those values. According to TechCrunch, the Marcy Venture Partners founder has provided funding for a Black-led app centered on building credit. Altro has raised…
