“Planet Afropunk Live: Miami” will take place Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22, featuring singer-rapper Rema. Afropunk has announced its next multicultural live event. The organization that highlights Black voices through music, art, community and commerce will be launching Planet Afropunk Live: Miami this May, and Nigerian singer-rapper Rema is the first announced artist…
Five Iowa juveniles are facing hate crime charges after bullying another child during a sleepover. Officials believe what should have been a misdemeanor charge between kids has now turned into a more enhanced count because the young people used racial slurs while attacking the victim. Stock photo of children playing (Pexels) Six children (all ranging…
One of the original shows, “Moments That Shaped: Queer Black Britain,” will be narrated by comedienne and producer Gina Yashere. Paramount’s BET UK is busy on the original content front, announcing five brand-new projects covering aspects of Black queer life, Black music, and more across the pond. Per Deadline, the new programming announcement comes after…
Jurors deliberated about three hours and convicted Guy Wesley Reffitt of obstructing Congress’ joint session, interfering with police officers and threatening his two teenage children. WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among…
The blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can’t become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have finally landed a worthy successor to Peyton Manning. Six years and a day after Manning retired, Broncos general manager George Paton agreed to…
The latest “Drink Champs” podcast is still viral, thanks to last week’s guest, rapper The Game. There were several takeaways from Game’s interview with N.O.R.E. and D.J. EFN, including a brief discussion about his past beef with 50 Cent. In the early 2000s, The Game signed to Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath label through a joint venture…
Collins met with the High Court nominee for more than an hour and a half, raising hopes that the Maine senator could be a GOP vote to confirm Biden’s pick for a new justice. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins had words of praise for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson after meeting with…
Indictment: Henry ‘Enrique’ Tarrio met with the founder and leader of Oath Keepers and is suspected of planning the Jan. 6 attack in 2020. WASHINGTON (AP) — A leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop…
The distribution process for more than $2 billion resulted in “disproportionately less funding available to benefit minority residents than was available to benefit white residents.” HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the…
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty A California judge issued a preliminary ruling in a lawsuit from six police officers claiming a Black Lives Matter mural featuring a picture of Assata Shakur created a “hostile work environment.” The mural was painted by an Oakland-based artist and approved by the Palo Alto City Hall during the 2020…
