La’Ron Singletary will get $75,000 from the city of Rochester, New York, and health benefits he would have received for 24 years had he retired. The former Rochester, New York police chief, who alleged that he was fired after its mayor instructed him to lie during an investigation into the death of a man following…
Tracee Ellis Ross‘ had fans salivating on March 1, after the actress showcased her revealing new look while attending Virgil Abloh’s Off White fashion show in Paris. The event, which kicked off Paris’ autumn-winter 2022 fashion week, honored the late designer who lost his battle with cancer last November at 41 years old. Prior to…
Economist Susan M. Collins has become the first Black woman to lead one of the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks since the central bank system was created in 1914. She was appointed the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Feb. 9 and will start in her new role in July. Collins has been…
Source: Steven Ryan / Getty There’s something special about the pride and tradition of Black culture. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been the epicenters of Black culture for decades and now more than ever Black fashion is highlighting the contributions of these institutions to the culture. Tahir Murray is a 2021 graduate of…
Attorney Samantha Spector, who will now lead West’s legal team, is the fourth lawyer in his divorce from Kim Kardashian. Los Angeles divorce attorney Chris Melcher was reportedly fired from the legal team of rapper/producer Kanye West on the eve of his divorce hearing. Today’s hearing is scheduled to determine if West’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Kim…
T.I.‘s daughter Deyjah Harris has never been one to love the limelight of being a celebrity kid and has gone to great lengths to stay off the grid. However, in recognition of “Self Injury/Self Harm Awareness Day,” she has taken to social media with a powerful message to those who may resort to the traumatic…
The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush in 2019, passed in the House Monday, with three Republicans voting no. Better late than never. After more than 200 failed attempts since 1900, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that makes lynching a federal crime in America. The Emmett Till Antilynching…
In case you missed Biden’s prime-time remarks or you’re in need of a simplified breakdown of the presidential address, here are some takeaways for Black America. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, which lasted more than an hour, touched on a range of issues both domestic and foreign. From announcing a maskless turning…
Source: Westend61 / Getty The GOP has shown us once again that they only care about racial “discomfort” or “divisiveness” when it comes to white people and their fragile feelings. All this time, Republicans have been performing all manner of mental gymnastics to frame their war against critical race theory as a fight for unity…
The Wilson Family all dressed up for the Bart Starr Award. (L-R: Sienna, Win, Ciara, Russell Wilson and Future) Photo: Instagram/@ciara Singer Ciara and NFL player Russell Wilson have been married since 2016, and are the parents of three fiercely independent children: Future, Sienna and Win. The couple talked about how much fun their kids…
