The Asian-American actress was met with continued backlash after responding to critics of her “blaccent” use on-screen Awkwafina is taking a break from Twitter after addressing critics who said the Asian-American actress did not take enough accountability for appropriating a Black vernacular throughout her rise to mainstream stardom. “I’ll see you in a few years,…
From royal advisors to leading the frontlines in war, these women brought effective change to their kingdoms with grace and style. If you click on a Black woman’s social media page, it’s not unlikely to see comments like ‘SLAY’, ‘Come on Now’, or the most popular, ‘We see you, Queen!’ It’s a way to let…
As the cryptocurrency wave continues to shape the landscape of tech, athlete and activist LeBron James is putting the focus on making education around the emerging market accessible to youth. According to CBS News, he’s teamed up with Crypto.com for the creation of a blockchain technology-centered program for children. LeBron James teams with Crypto company…
Juan Angel Garcia was arrested Saturday and could face a murder charge. A man has been arrested in the fatal highway shooting of Gene Ransom, a basketball star at the University of California, Berkeley in the 1970s and a member of the Cal Athletics hall of fame. A 25-year-old San Francisco resident, Juan Angel Garcia,…
Following the 1992 L.A. riots, comedian and actor Guy Torry launched “Phat Tuesdays,” a weekly all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. Between 1995 and 2005, Prince, Shemar Moore, and the who’s who of entertainers would come to see Torry and laugh at rising Black comedians such as…
Mary DeVoto was teaching Native American culture for a World History class at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School A Chicago Catholic school has fired a history teacher after she repeatedly used a racial slur for Black people during a class discussion on sports team names and in a meeting with administrators. Mary DeVoto was…
Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice is angry with the Department of Justice, more specifically, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, who denied a request to reopen Tamir Rice’s case. “As a Black woman, you are a big disappointment, and you sit me down in your office and tell me you had to sit your own…
HBCUs throughout the country have served as epicenters of Black excellence and Getty Images is leading a project to ensure the rich legacies of these cultural pillars are preserved for generations to come. The visual media company recently announced the grant recipients of its historic photo digitization project. We are thrilled to announce @ClaflinUniv1869, @JacksonStateU,…
50 Cent’s youngest son Sire is adorable, and he knows it. Especially if he reads all of the comments about him from his dad’s fans in the comments whenever he is posted. Usually, the “Power” showrunner floods his Instagram profile with promotions for his upcoming televisions series or a celebration of another flavor from his…
The federal lawmakers announced a proposed bill on Friday that Norton said will finally give descendants of Black Union soldiers their just due. About 200,000 Black Americans who served as Union troops and aids during the U.S. Civil War will receive Congressional Gold Medals honoring their sacrifice if Congress passes a new proposed bill. U.S. Rep. Eleanor…
