Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Our elected leaders should reflect the constituents they represent, which begs the question, why aren’t there more Black women holding office? This country’s current racial and gender diversity statistics are bleak: Black women currently have no representation in the Senate, and there has never been a Black woman governor. Even…
Tony Rock is standing by his older Chris Rock after Will Smith smacked the comedian onstage at the Oscars. Rock and Smith became trending topics on social media after the actor walked on stage and slapped Rock across the face for poking fun at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. Pinkett Smith, who says…
A Florida judge has rejected Gloria Williams’ request to cut her time in prison for kidnapping a baby from a Florida hospital, even though the girl, now 23, has advocated on her behalf. Williams accepted a plea deal in 2008 for taking Kamiyah Mobley from her mother at UF Health Jacksonville maternity ward in 1998….
Source: Mario Tama / Getty The state of California might be one step closer to passing a historic proposal that could make reparations for Black Americans a reality. On March 30, California’s reparations task force, which was established back in 2020, voted to make state compensation eligible to Black Californias who are descendants of…
Former child star Meagan Good has spent the majority of her life in the spotlight. However, during the time of her marriage to Hollywood film executive and Christian motivational speaker DeVon Franklin her presence in the media, outside of promoting her projects, has been a lot more toned down. Now, since the announcement of her divorce on…
Amara La Negra from “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” is basking in her pregnancy as she awaits the arrival of twin girls. The reality TV star left fans oohing and aahing over new maternity photos she shared on Tuesday, March 29. After sharing beautiful photos that included her mother, the Afro-Latina singer shared pictures with…
Legend will receive the inaugural honor during the April 2 ceremony, featuring appearances by Summer Walker, D-Nice, and Jimmy Jam. John Legend is set to receive the inaugural Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy Honors. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday that the award is being presented to Legend by The Black Music Collective…
Source: Paul Morigi / Getty With payments set to resume in May, Federal student loan forgiveness remains an urgent concern. But Senate Democrats say the president can make a meaningful difference in the next month. During a roundtable discussion Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the public to reach out to the president. He…
The new show set to premiere in May takes viewers into the world of matchmaking in the Southern city Your next favorite reality series is coming to Bravo. Love Match Atlanta will premiere this May on the popular channel, taking viewers into the fast-paced world of matchmaking in the major city. The series joins reality…
Actor Isaiah John is making a name for himself as one of the most-talked-about characters on the hit series “Snowfall.” In the beloved FX drama, he plays Leon Simmons, Franklin Saint’s (Damson Idris) best friend and his trusted lieutenant in the 1980s drug game. The Georgia native has proved his acting skills for the past four…
