Sen. Joe Manchin reportedly claimed parents would use payments to buy drugs, but poor families use funds to cover food, shelter and other necessities, says report. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has reportedly expressed reservations about child tax credit payments, claiming the money would go to buy drugs and not to assist children. But, as…
The U.S. Marshals Service won’t provide a full-time security detail to the first Black U.S. attorney confirmed to that post in Massachusetts, leaving her without that federal protection although she’s receiving escalating death threats. The Senate confirmed Rachael Rollins to the post earlier this month. During the confirmation, Republicans characterized Rollins as a pro-criminal prosecutor…
Ray J isn’t letting anyone walk all over him when it comes to his business. The R&B singer uploaded a video on Dec. 20 where he ranted about not tolerating racism. The message was somewhat cryptic, with Ray J never mentioning who was actually being racist toward him, nor did he specify what the incident…
A sign stands outside of a McDonald’s restaurant on February 9, 2009, in San Francisco. | Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty McDonald’s is set to shell out $33.5 million to a Black owner of multiple Mickey D’s franchises to settle a lawsuit accusing the corporation of discriminating against its Black branch owners. According to the…
Drake no longer has to worry about dishing out billions of dollars to a woman who was once arrested for trespassing at his California home. A judge tossed out the massive claim, citing that Mesha Collins failed to present evidence to support her claims against the Grammy winner. In a Dec. 17 ruling obtained by…
Kenya-born Kingori is also one of the youngest women to receive a full Oxford University professorship in its 925-year history. Kenya native Patricia Kingori has made history as the youngest Black woman to receive tenure at Oxford University. Kingori, a sociologist who has been with the prestigious British university for eight years, was appointed at…
Black e-commerce is venturing into virtual reality with the first-ever Black Virtual Mall. Created by serial entrepreneur and native of Brooklyn, New York, Alquincia “Akanundrum” Selolwane, the virtual mall is mirrored after the traditional mall experience full of shops, a food court, and even entertainment like a movie theater. But unlike brick-and-mortar malls, which have…
These days there are more options for a woman’s menstrual cycle needs than ever. So what’s a girl to choose? By a certain age, most women are familiar with tampons or pads. These days, there are even more options for a woman’s menstrual cycle needs. From tampons and pads to menstrual cups, discs and period…
Do any of y’all remember Jenna Ryan, the Jan. 6, Can’t Coup Right rioter who thought her “blonde hair white skin” would get her out of jail time for storming the U.S. Capitol and was stupid enough to parade her white privilege around on social media? Definitely not going to jail. Sorry I have blonde…
The league’s current protocols could set the tone for sports and other businesses grappling with the pandemic The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022. Despite a rising number of positive cases that…
