The Black homeownership rate may be teetering at 42 percent but the Black Homeownership Collaborative has a lofty goal of helping at least three million Black Americans become homeowners through a partnership with multiple organizations. The organization recently launched its 3by30 initiative and is leading a steering committee that includes the National Association of Realtors,…
It was a good day in court for legendary rapper Jay-Z, who, just months after dodging a massive $65 million lawsuit from Parlux Fragrances, which claimed the Brooklyn native breached an endorsement deal, will now be the recipient of millions in royalties from the perfume company. According to Page Six, Appellate Division, First Department ruled…
OPINION: An Atlanta love story about where you’re from and what that means is a great way to talk about who gets to claim Atlanta. One of my biggest regrets in life was giving up my 404 area code on my cell phone number. Even now, I don’t entirely know why I did it. I…
La La Anthony opened up to the ladies on “The Real” while discussing her co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, Carmelo Anthony. La La and Carmelo Anthony were married in 2010, and had one son together, 14-year-old Kiyan Carmelo Anthony. The actress filed for divorce in June 2021. She and the NBA star separated in…
Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty A GOP congressional candidate forgot about the whole “back the blue” thing when he got pulled over by a Sarasota, Florida, police officer who stopped him for speeding. Actually, a better lede would be: A white man in Florida got pulled over and tried to give a cop his white…
Taylor’s sister and mother were reportedly asked to leave the trial of former Louisville officer Brett Hankison for what they wore. Family members of Breonna Taylor attending the criminal trial of former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison say they were asked to leave the Jefferson County Judicial Center Thursday because they were wearing clothing…
Source: Sean Rayford / Getty The three men convicted of murder and hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery will spend the rest of their lives in prison. But Arbery’s mother says this isn’t the end of the battle and the family will continue to fight for justice in the name of their son….
A white former Kansas City, Missouri, police officer who faces up to 19 years in prison after being convicted of killing a Black man will remain free on bond after his sentencing. The prosecution tells the judge that even though the man is a cop, he should not be treated “differently.” Eric DeValkenaere, 43, is…
Fans had jokes after a video posted to Instagram by rapper Joseline Hernandez briefly captured her facial expression. The video posted was of her daughter in the salon getting her hair done as her mother waited in the background with her cell phone. As her 5-year-old daughter, Bonnie Bella, smiled for the camera, Joseline was…
The inaugural Black History Now Awards celebrate leaders fighting right-wing and legislative attacks on education. On February 24, Color Of Change honored seven educators and activists committed to teaching true American history. From L-R: Kahlil Greene, George M. Johnson, Carol Ammons Photos: Courtesy of Color Of Change In direct response to legislative and right-wing attempts…
