The foundation shared the news early Monday and, in a press release, called Bezos’ gift “the largest individual contribution received to date.” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is donating $100 million to the Obama Foundation in honor of the late Georgia congressman and civil right icon John Lewis. The foundation made the announcement early Monday and,…
Williams has been seen in a wheelchair on New York City outings during her rehabilitation from complications of Graves’ disease. The brother of Wendy Williams has denied reports that the talk show host is suffering from signs of early dementia. Rumors began to circulate this weekend that the 57-year-old media personality is “confined” to a wheelchair, and…
A Kansas City, Missouri, police detective has been found guilty of the 2019 killing of a Black father of three. The cop involved in the fatal shooting was the first white officer to face a criminal trial for killing a Black person in the city since 1942. Justice seems to have been served in the…
Jenesis Laforcarde hopes that The Jenesis House will “give that aspect of taking care of yourself, put yourself first as soon as you wake up.” With The Jenesis House, Arizona’s first female Black-owned adult wellness resort and spa, Creative Director Jenesis Laforcarde is working to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to Prescott, Arizona. Laforcarde’s wellness journey…
Wanda Cooper-Jones, offended by Laura Hogue’s harsh closing arguments, said, “I’ve got to get out of here,” before leaving the courtroom. Closing arguments in the trial of the trio accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery were contentious as defense attorney Laura Hogue, representing Gregory McMichael, criticized the deceased man’s appearance — visibly disturbing Arbery’s mother. As previously…
Mark McDonald, the trust’s president, said that the list is meant to highlight sites around the state that have historic significance, face a real threat, or are representative of broader preservation issues Sites from African American history, a suburban Atlanta neighborhood and a rural fairground are among the 10 Places in Peril named this year…
Tracee Ellis Ross‘ snatched waist was the topic of conversation on Sunday, Nov. 21, after the actress shared a fashion post. In the Instagram upload, Ross is seen wearing a “vintage Patrick Kelly” leopard dress donned with gold hoop earrings, a gold ring, a black belt and a slicked-back braided ponytail. Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest…
Dillard University is getting the largest of seven donations announced by a law firm that represented Maryland’s four HBCUs in a 15-year legal fight for equal funding A historically Black university in New Orleans says a $5 million gift will create civil rights and public interest internships for students. Dillard University is getting the largest…
Shumpert became the first basketball player ever to receive the coveted mirror ball trophy on ABC’s hit dance competition show. NBA shooting guard Iman Shumpert became the first basketball player ever to win the mirror ball trophy on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. The suspenseful announcement was made in the very last seconds of Monday…
The defense attorneys representing Greg and Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan appear to be in a second competition with each other to prove who can do the best job of being as vile and racist as the white trash killers they are representing. I mean, at this point, the leading attorney in that particular…
