Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said a bridge would “crush” redevelopment of the Sistrunk community and is not desired by residents. If approved, a proposed $450 million bridge would cut through a historic Black community in Florida and possibly undermine its redevelopment. The two-mile long bridge is one of several plans under consideration by the…
A Black Louisiana man convicted of attempted aggravated rape, and sentenced to 100 years in prison five decades ago, was released from a state penitentiary on Monday, Feb. 14. Days before Vincent Simmons’ 70th birthday, a judge ruled that the man did not receive a fair trial. Vincent Simmons Simmons was convicted by a mostly all-white jury…
The torch has officially been passed, as “Bel-Air” continues to receive positive reviews from viewers. However, actor Adrian Holmes, who plays Uncle Phil in the “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reimagining, is feeling incredibly grateful after receiving Will Smith’s stamp of approval. During an appearance on the E! News “Daily Pop” show last week, where…
Source: iOne Creative Services If “walk it like I talk it” was a person, it would be Robin Rue Simmons. The former alderman in Evanston, Illinois, made history in 2019 when she successfully instituted a reparations program specifically geared toward her city’s Black constituents who are linked to earlier generations of racist discrimination. Simmons’ efforts…
Source: SOPA Images / Getty The world has revolutionized technology and the way that people continue to make money is ever-changing. By now, many of us have heard of NFTs, but most people have no idea what a non-fungible token is and how to profit from the growing industry. Discover more about the NFT marketplace, trends,…
Being a respected news outlet comes with much responsibility, especially one that heavily covers race relations — take it from us! One of the longest-running publications that also happens to serve a predominately Black audience is the Baltimore Sun, and it recently drew public attention to a past history of racism that’s gone ignored for…
Kanye West may actually be a “jeen-yuhs.” According to numbers released on the musician’s social media, Yeezy has figured out a new way for artists to make money from the streaming sales of their music. PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January…
“All American,” a dramatic scripted sports series focused on the life of Spencer James, enjoyed four seasons on the CW after it debuted in 2018. With its spinoff “All American: Homecoming,” showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll has taken the location of the show and dropped it on the campus of a fictional HBCU, Bringston University. This…
A recent report shows that Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy in the country, foregrounding the effects of poverty on the state. According to the National Center for Health Statistics report released on Feb. 10, the average Mississippian is expected to live 74.4 years. Mississippi ranks last among all 50 states and the District of…
Source: Prince Williams / Getty The CIAA basketball tournament is one of the biggest events in all of HBCU sports every year. The historic all-HBCU athletic conference crowns a champion in front of some of the most unique fans in the country. Yet, the play on the court is far from the only thing that…
