The British socialite faces years in prison for her role in the sex scandal NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls…
Growing up, I was not a heavy football guy. As a resident of the Bronx, born and raised in Harlem, my sports world lay strictly in basketball and boxing. John Madden was a legend in everything he did. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/Jvmjmzpj8i — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021 Concrete Jungle There wasn’t enough grass for football…
From voting rights and police reform to the COVID-19 response and immigration, the Biden-Harris White House and Congress grappled with a host of national matters impacting Black and Brown communities. As we look to the new year of 2022, to say 2021 was a high impact news year in the world of politics would be…
Tyler Perry posted a throwback photo on Instagram and wrote about his hopes of getting closer to his exercise goals. He recently had an injury and therefore has gained some weight. He received numerous comments of praise, love and support from fans. Perry went to Instagram and posted a mirror selfie from back in September….
Uncle Snoop is letting people know not to mess with his name. The West Coast rap legend has moved to take legal action against the creators of a 2021 holiday sensation that has swept the Internet. Snoop Dogg presents the nominees at the 79th Annual Golden Globe Award Nominations at The Beverly Hilton on Dec….
Shakespeare’s sentiment, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” could be true as we mourn the passing of icons. In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” While the sentiment was initially about two young lovers, it could also be true for those who mourn. In 2021, Black America collectively grieved the loss…
Lawrence Stephens, 38, thought he was going to spend the rest of his life in prison after a Virginia judge sentenced him to 1,823 years in prison for a 2001 home invasion and robbery. Stephens received the lifeline of a lifetime when Hampton, Virginia, civil rights activists caught wind of his case. On Nov. 13,…
Halle Berry left fans speechless on Dec. 28 after uploading a semi-nude photo while enjoying her getaway trip to an undisclosed location. In the Instagram post, the relaxed actress, lying in a bed that appeared to be next to a pool or a lagoon, smiled and wore almost next to nothing as she covered herself with…
One can only wonder if members of the Republican Party, which has essentially gone to war against Critical Race Theory, despite their abject inability to accurately define it, will have the same energy when it comes to a little thing I like to call “Critical White Theory.” Actually, there’s nothing to wonder about there, because…
Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty As we watch 2021 come to a close, we are reminded that this year was filled with some great moments for HBCUs and the Black College community. From politics to sports and everything else in between, we have seen HBCUs and their alumni represent and show out for the culture….
