“I got the pardon, I was like, wow, I was so happy,” Darnell Nolen said after learning he was going home after serving 20 years of a 33-year prison sentence thanks to a conditional pardon granted by outgoing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. Nolen, who is Black, received a conditional pardon on Jan. 5 along with…
Nearly 62 years ago Ruby Bridges—then six-years-old—bravely walked through the doors of the New Orleans-based William Frantz Elementary School becoming the first Black student to integrate an elementary school in the South. It was an act of courage that served as a defining moment in the civil rights movement and would inspire generations to come….
Surveillance video shows Billy Knutson climbing through a broken window to enter the Capitol, authorities say A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot in videos posted on his YouTube channel, federal authorities say. A relative told the FBI that Billy Knutson was a rapper…
Star Jones to chair the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad President Joe Biden has selected lawyer and television personality Star Jones Lugo to lead a U.S. government agency that identifies and protects sites of historic significance to the U.S. in Eastern Europe. Star Jones speaks onstage during the Angel Ball Summer…
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears says she wants to help her state move on from its slaveholding legacy Winsome Sears was officially sworn into office as lieutenant governor of Virginia on Saturday, becoming the first Black woman ever to hold statewide office in Virginia. The 57-year-old Republican and former state lawmaker is also the second…
Wells’ great-granddaughter, author and public historian Michelle Duster tells theGrio why the pioneering journalist and activist is an ideal new addition to Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series. This coming Monday, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., inarguably the most recognizable figure of 20th century civil rights movement. But among the many activists who…
Actor Will Smith is tapping into the power of literature to uplift youth. According to Variety, the Will Book Club has teamed up with the Creative Artists Agency Foundation for the creation of a mentorship program. Will Smith Book Club Teams Up With CAA for Ready Set Read Initiative https://t.co/WyKn84Sac8 — Variety (@Variety) January 7, 2022…
Rick Ross is collecting checks and ovations as he ventures into the world of acting. Marking his acting debut on social media, the “richest boss” shared a clip of himself in a scene with Queen Latifah and actor Tory Kittles for CBS’ “The Equalizer.” In the season-two episode (episode nine) titled “Bout That Life,” Ross…
“The faster omicron spreads, the more opportunities there are for mutation, potentially leading to more variants,” Boston University‘s Leonardo Martinez says Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world. Every infection provides a chance for…
Through an array of philanthropic initiatives, Philadelphia-bred rapper and activist Meek Mill has displayed his dedication to empowering youth from his hometown and he’s teaming up with entertainment mogul Kevin Hart and businessman Michael Rubin to drive his efforts forward. According to the Philly Voice, the trio is donating $15 million to ensure children from…
