Attorneys, politicians, doctors and more are honored on the Gaston County Black Business Pioneers Quilt A quilt featuring Black pioneers of the past century from a county in western North Carolina is on display at a recently opened African American museum in the state, according to the Gaston Gazette. The decorative spread, measuring 5-by-6 feet,…
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade‘s daughter Kaavia James Union Wade had won the hearts of many with her shady remarks and demeanor. Kaavia James, whose nickname is Shady Baby, rose to fame as an infant for her unimpressed facial expressions that later became viral memes. Because of their daughter’s instant popularity on social media, Gabrielle…
Barrier-breaking basketball legend Earl Lloyd paved the way for generations of Black athletes to chart paths in the realm of sports. The Virginia native—who was the first African American player to compete in an NBA game—was honored by his hometown for his resilience and dedication to advancing diversity on the court, WDVM reported. Earl Lloyd,…
Gabe George is headed to the international competition later this month. Gabriel “Gabe” George may have lost the use of his right arm, but that won’t stop him from competing against some of the world’s top servicemen and servicewomen. George, of Jacksonville, Florida, will compete in the Invictus Games later this month. The Games, held…
The report says the devaluation of Black homes results in $156 billion in lost equity. A national task force plans to tackle bias in the home appraisal process, a problem that harms Black homeowners across the county and costs them a lot of money. President Biden launched the Property Appraisal Valuation Equity task force, with federal agencies…
The limp from his surgically repaired right leg grew more pronounced with each deliberate, cautious step. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods used to turn weekends at Augusta National into gripping theatre, relentlessly charging up the leaderboard one fearless drive, one feathery iron, one nervy putt at a time. Not now. Maybe not ever again….
Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is furthering her mission of supporting organizations and institutions at the forefront of social change. One of the latest nonprofits to receive a generous gift from the billionaire is the National Medical Fellowships, Essence reported. Black people are the most adversely affected by healthcare inequities. In 2020, it was found…
Will Smith will be noticeably absent from the Oscars for a decade following his explosive behavior during the 94th ceremony where he slapped and yelled expletives at awards presenter Chris Rock. Effective immediately, April 8, Smith will be banned from attending the Oscars and any other Academy events —albeit virtual or in-person— for ten years….
The jury could not reach verdicts for Adam Fox, 38, and Barry Croft Jr., 46, which means the government can put them on trial again for two conspiracy charges. A jury acquitted two men of all charges in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but couldn’t reach verdicts against the two alleged leaders, a stunning…
The shooting happened outside of the South Bronx Educational Campus, police say. A suspect was charged Saturday in the fatal shooting of a teen girl who was walking home from school when she was hit by a stray bullet during a street dispute in New York City. New York Police Department officials announced the arrest…
