“Protecting our kids is the most important thing,” said Abrams, “and anything that can be perceived as undermining that is a mistake.” Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams issued an apology after a photo of herself without a face covering at a Decatur elementary school went viral. Abrams was at Glennwood Elementary reading a story…
“I don’t think Joe Rogan is racist for using [the N-word],” she told CNN Monday night. “I think he’s insensitive for using it.” India.Arie appeared on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon and said she has accepted Joe Rogan’s apology for his frequent use of the N-word on his podcast, which was the catalyst for her removing her…
A Black Federal Express driver says that he was shot at by a white man during his shift. The 24-year-old man has given pictures to the authorities of the vehicle he was using for the deliveries showing the bullet holes from the alleged shooting. According to the Mississippi Free Press, D’Monterrio Gibson was on the…
An investigation found that Everett was driving at more than “twice the posted 45 mph speed limit just prior to the crash.” NFL safety Deshazor Everett of the Washington Commanders has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a fatal Virginia car crash that killed his girlfriend just two days before Christmas. According to ESPN, an investigation…
Kanye West’s contribution to the fashion industry may be just as significant to the trends he helped create in the hip-hop industry. His highly sought-after sneakers sell instantly with his initial release, the “Grammy Worn” Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes having sold for millions on the resell market. However, not everyone is a fan, and…
OPINION: Spotify built an empire streaming Black music that helped the audio-streaming giant pay Joe Rogan $100 million. Black artists, know your value and do not subsidize your own oppression. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for Black America and the streaming entertainment industry. It is time for all Black artists to join India.Arie and send…
Source: Frank Trapper / Getty Actor Michael Clarke Duncan was one of the most versatile stars in Hollywood. He made viewers cry with his emotional on-screen portrayal of John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999), where he starred as a wrongfully accused prisoner who hides a special supernatural gift behind his shy and childlike demeanor….
Source: Al Seib / Getty The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse prevention released a grant application in December for organizations involved in harm reduction. The Harm Reduction Program Grant supports community-based programs geared toward overdose prevention, syringe services programs and other harm reduction services. But several media outlets latched…
Source: boonchai wedmakawand / Getty A new commentary from the Center for Economic and Policy Research suggests that the key to addressing gun violence in Black communities starts with remedying economic hardship. Race and Economic Justice Director Algernon Austin explained the documented link between gun violence and economic stability. According to Austin’s research, Black men…
Keyshia Ka’oir captivated fans’ attention on Feb. 5, after showcasing her latest look. In the Instagram post, Ka’oir wore a patterned form-fitting romper accessorized with a few jewelry pieces, including a watch, a bracelet and her Mrs. Davis chain. The entrepreneur sported additional items like a turquoise Birkin bag and sunglasses. Keyshia Ka’oir stuns fans…
