The adoptive mother of a Black teenager with special needs filed a lawsuit against the city of Burlington, claiming police officers used excessive force when they arrested her son after he allegedly stole a handful of vape pens in 2021. The civil action, filed on Jan. 30 in Vermont Superior Court, will be handled by…
Rapper Logic has had a complicated relationship with his father, Robert Bryson Hall, a Black man who abandoned his family while addicted to crack and having other children. The “44 Bars” artist, known for passionately sharing his life on records, sat with his father for an intimate conversation about their relationship. The one-on-one discussion was…
A heartbroken Georgia mother who says UPS lost a shipment containing her late 15-year-old son’s ashes will likely never have her beloved child’s remains returned to her after the mail courier company told her that they’ve ended their search for the package. Tangenika Lee shared with Atlanta Black Star on Tuesday an audio recording of…
Source: Prince Williams / Getty The most unexpected news of 2024 is that Lil Jon is reportedly releasing a guided meditation album. The artist and producer has been steadily prioritizing his health and wellness journey, so the news comes off the heels of his brand-new lifestyle. Read more details about the news below. The man…
Former NFL player-turned-talk show host Shannon Sharpe has kicked off 2024 with some of the most explosive guests on his “Club Shay Shay” podcast. Days after the new year started, he was joined by comedian Katt Williams, who dropped several bombshells about Kevin Hart, Earthquake, Faizon Love, and The Kings of Comedy. Now, one month…
Image depicts an African American man, a map of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the border of Pennsylvania, and a ‘Directions’ key. The text at the bottom reads: “I’se da innocent cause ob all dis war trubble.” | Source: The New York Historical Society / Getty When historian Carter Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926,…
The manner of death of a Georgia couple’s baby boy, who was decapitated during delivery at a hospital last July, has been ruled a homicide, according to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office. The death of Treveon Isaiah Taylor Jr., who died at Southern Regional Medical Center in Clayton County, Georgia, on July 10, 2023,…
Snoop Dogg is not a fan of the salacious hip-hop stories his former label boss, Suge Knight, has been sharing on his new podcast, “Collect Call.” The show premiered last year on Halloween; however, Knight’s eyebrow-raising account of Tupac Shakur’s murder, how Snoop beat his infamous 1996 murder case, and more have kept listeners engaged…
Microaggressions are like tiny paper cuts to the soul. They’re the subtle, often unintentional comments, snubs, or actions that communicate derogatory or negative messages towards marginalized groups. While they may seem insignificant on the surface, their effect can be hurtful and may damage people emotionally over time. Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty These microaggressions can…
Rapper and businessman 50 Cent says New York City Mayor Eric Adams has helped clear up some of his confusion about the city’s plan to launch a $53 million pilot program aimed at assisting its migrant population. On Monday, 50 Cent posted on social media that he had connected with Adams on the topic, saying,…
