The iconic former NBA player was visibly moved when a fan asked him to sign a poster of him standing on the court with the late Kobe Bryant. Over the weekend, NBA legend Allen Iverson was surprised by a poster of him on the court with the late Kobe Bryant that a young fan wanted…
“I think they’re pitiful and pathetic,” said Samaria Rice about the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice has announced that officials will not reopen the case of Tamir Rice, the Black boy who was fatally shot by a Cleveland police officer in 2014. After the federal civil rights investigation into Rice’s death was closed in…
The anthology documentary series highlights the work and innovation of Black creatives. “It’s time to get Black, y’all.” That’s the call to action from comedian/actor Craig Robinson as he prepares for a new season of Hulu’s series, Your Attention Please. The streaming service dropped the trailer for its third season. Robinson returns as host of…
Odell Beckham Jr. caught nine passes for 113 yards in Sunday’s NFC championship game, including a 29-yard reception on the game-tying field goal drive, in the Los Angeles Rams’ come-from-behind 20-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. OBJ is headed to his first Super Bowl as the Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Los…
The singer/songwriter, wife and mother of three says the current statistics of Black women impacted by cervical cancer “must change.” Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist Ciara penned a beautiful letter calling for Black women to “champion a new narrative” when it comes to cervical cancer. “As we conclude Cervical Health Awareness Month and enter Black…
“For too many years, law enforcement in Philadelphia have treated Black and Brown people like they are expendable,” said criminal lawyer Michael Diamondstein. Willie Stokes, a 60-year-old Philadelphia man recently freed after 37 years in prison for murder, is suing the city for “outrageous police misconduct,” according to a lawsuit. Stokes’ conviction was vacated after…
Da Brat and her girlfriend, Kaleidoscope Hair Studio founder Jesseca “BB Judy” Dupart, confirmed the news via Instagram on Monday. Da Brat is about to be Da Mama. The Chicago rapper also known as Shawntae Harris and her girlfriend, Kaleidoscope Hair Studio founder Jesseca Dupart, also known as BB Judy, shared a joint message on their…
Arbery’s parents denounced the proposed deal for Travis McMichael, emotionally asking the judge to reject agreements filed for Travis and Greg McMichael A federal judge rejected a plea agreement Monday that would have averted a hate crimes trial for the man convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Arbery’s parents denounced the proposed deal for Travis McMichael, with…
As we work to make sense of a difficult world, here are some resources to help us remain grounded. Editor’s Note: The following article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or you can reach the Crisis Text Line…
As we work to make sense of a difficult world, here are some resources to help us remain grounded. Editor’s Note: The following article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or you can reach the Crisis Text Line…
