Gabrielle Union revealed on Jan. 8 while doing a storytime trend on TikTok a secret about her 2000 film “Bring it On.” A storytime challenge consists of an individual speaking directly into the camera, telling a supposed true story that occurred in their life. In the post, Union disclosed that the Black characters that she, Shamari…
For nearly 150 years Spelman College has produced scholars that have instrumentally shaped their respective industries and thanks to a historic donation the HBCU will continue that tradition. The institution received a $12 million endowment from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation to advance its arts programs. Spelman College Receives $12 Million Donation For New State-Of-The-Art…
DaVante Williams was also offered a new job with the upscale rideshare service Alto Uber driver DaVante Williams accepted the request to take a passenger from Washington D.C. to Williamsburg, Virginia and was stuck on the Interstate for more than five hours with the stranger. Williams was among the hundreds of drivers who were trapped…
John Legend has joined the ranks of music superstars who are opting to sell their music catalog in lieu of holding on to the possibility of future payouts and maximum creative control. Legend is the latest big-selling musician to turn over his catalog to the highest bidder and joins the likes of Tina Turner, who…
“We’re scared of the people inside,” said one of the officers Four Black women police officers have sued the Baltimore police department for racial and gender discrimination, including one who alleged in court documents that the treatment caused her to give birth on the sidewalk in 30 degree weather. Sergeant Danika Yampierre has worked at…
From NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson to civil rights trailblazer Rosa Parks, Mattel has paid homage to the legacies of influential women who sparked transformative change. The latest visionary to be celebrated by the toy brand is Ida B. Wells, BOTWC reported. Barbie Makes Doll To Honor Civil Rights Historical Icon Ida B. Wells https://t.co/kkEk1WLH0c —…
The organization’s chief diversity officer, Neil Philips, discusses how they’re addressing big issues and pressing on with the Golden Globes The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is holding the 2022 Golden Globes in Los Angeles Sunday night, but don’t expect the glitz and glam that they’re known for. This year, thanks to COVID and an…
Ari Fletcher may be the latest Savage X Fenty brand ambassador to have her deal pulled by Rihanna herself following a slew of comments about domestic violence that apparently didn’t sit well with the Bajan boss. On Jan. 7, fans began to notice that all traces of the 26-year-old social media influencer and businesswoman had…
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Former first lady Michelle Obama is kicking off the new year with more efforts to fight back against voter suppression in 2022. Obama sent out a lengthy letter titled “Fight For Our Vote,” urging Americans to stay focused on democracy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. “We’ve got to vote…
An allegation of racism including complaints of students in KKK robes and “poop on a Black student’s door” has the University of Utah investigating the claims going into the new year. “We talk about generational trauma, and we have another generation of our students going through this,” said Darlene McDonald, an outspoken activist in Salt…
