Some criminal justice advocates have warned that unless something definitive transforms policing and the criminal justice system, it could become more difficult to mobilize dissatisfied Black voters in the midterm elections. NEW YORK (AP) — Few Americans believe there has been significant progress over the last 50 years in achieving equal treatment for Black people…
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict have become the poster couple for Black love and couples all over the world. Their latest Instagram photos have fans swooning over the married couple that shares two children. “We’re mom & dad but we still got it,” said Mowry in the caption, sharing two photos and a video of…
The school board adopted some policy changes and will also review the student code of conduct and discipline policies involving acts of racism. PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina schools superintendent has apologized for a mock “slave auction” in which white middle-schoolers pretended to sell their Black classmates. “Actions such as these, they just…
Comedian and television host Steve Harvey says ABC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent” was originally his concept. However, since he was not a business-savvy creative, the executives were able to spin his idea and create their own version of it. In an interview with “Earn Your Leisure,” the Ohio native talked about creating “Steve Harvey’s…
During a bipartisan hearing Louisiana lawmakers expressed frustration in the former head of state police’s refusal to condemn the white troopers captured on body camera video punching, stunning and dragging Greene. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards trusted Louisiana State Police to “do the right thing” and took a hands-off approach in…
As college spring football practice begins, eyes will be on Jackson, Mississippi, and head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders and the Tigers won their first SWAC title in 14 years in 2021. They also clinched the school’s first 11-win season in program history. All the while, trotting out a subpar offense but dominant defense. The offensive struggles…
New Zealand-born director Jane Campion has issued an apology for remarks she made about tennis sibling duo Venus and Serena Williams during her acceptance speech at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards, which saw the 67-year-old take home the award for Best Director for her western drama, “The Power of the Dog.” Campion faced backlash…
Source: Nadine Ijewere / Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Ralph Lauren has created some conversation amongst the HBCU Community in their latest release involving Spelman College and Morehouse College. The well-known HBCUs and famous fashion company announced their partnership to create a limited-edition collection that is inspired by these institutions’ history, culture, and traditions. The partnership…
Source: JOSHUA LOTT / Getty Working mothers in today’s world have a tremendous amount of challenges on their plate, from the global COVID-19 pandemic to the soaring costs of child care and education. It’s a lot to juggle and some moms don’t have extra support from family or a partner to help balance…
Erica Mena‘s new pixie cut on March 14, had fans wondering if her current relationship status with her estranged husband, Safaree Samuels, contributed to the drastic change. Mena and Samuels first met in 2017, after participating in the reality series “Scared Famous;” they began dating shortly afterward. The following year, the couple became engaged. Mena and…
