A Mississippi-based dentist is on a mission to eradicate socioeconomic barriers that impact access to quality dental care. Dr. LaMonica Davis Taylor has launched a mobile dentist facility to serve underprivileged youth in her community. Black Dentist Launches Mobile Dental Services For Children in the Underserved Mississippi Delta https://t.co/RP0mYfsvwN — EIN Presswire: Mississippi Newswire (@EINPresswireMS)…
People are conflating the definition of equity with critical race theory, leading to challenges in the Colorado Springs school system, educator Alexis Knox-Miller says Conservative takeovers of local school boards have already altered lessons on race and social injustice in many classrooms. Now some districts are finding their broader efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion are…
African nations to build vaccine production factories and replicate what are believed to be the most effective licensed shots against COVID-19 The first African countries selected to receive the technology necessary to produce mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, a summit meeting of European Union and African Union…
NFL football star Cam Newton has finally opened up about his decision not to marry his children’s mother. The athlete spoke about his decision during an interview with Brittany Renner, an Instagram fitness model, and influencer, on his YouTube series “Funky Friday.” New York, NY – Feb. 1: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton attends the…
Harriet Tubman Elementary School unveils new sign A Chicago elementary school has unveiled a new sign letting people know it is leaving behind the name of a racist and will instead honor a woman known for helping Black people escape slavery, Harriet Tubman. The sign comes about a year after a group of parents successfully pushed for the…
From making his on-screen debut as Hustle Man on the 90s sitcom Martin to starring on Saturday Night Live for seven seasons, comedian and actor Tracy Morgan has cemented himself as a power player in the realm of entertainment and he will receive a special honor for his contributions to the industry. According to The…
“Vegas got the odds wrong,” the Minnesota Timberwolves star says Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for. Minnesota’s 7-footer became the first center to win the 3-Point Shooting Contest, defeating seven guards during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday and providing a memorable moment on a night the dunk contest barely got off the…
OPINION: Mario Van Peebles directed and starred in this 1993 western that you should watch and not just because of Salli Richardson. Do you remember when Oprah Winfrey produced the made-for-television version of Zora Neale Hurston’s classic and iconic book, Their Eyes Were Watching God? Halle Berry played the lead character, Janie Crawford, but in…
Black women are bringing their excellence to Broadway and making history in the process. Earlier this month actress Brittney Johnson graced the stage at The Gershwin Theater in New York becoming the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the musical Wicked. Another actress who is shining in the world of…
Brittney Johnson said to have received a two-minute standing ovation after taking the stage for the first time There’s a new Glinda the Good Witch in town and her name is Brittney Johnson. The 31-year-old Washington, D.C. native made history during Black History Month when she became the first Black actress and the first woman…
