Representation in the classroom is a crucial component in the academic success of Black youth. South Carolina State University received a boost to advance their efforts towards recruiting and retaining more African American male teachers, WOLO reported. Image: SC State University Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina State University wants to get more black male…
Source: Terence Rushin / Getty From initiatives centered on music education to the creation of empowering television programs like Karma’s World, rapper and actor Ludacris has been dedicated to uplifting youth and he’s furthering that mission this holiday season. He recently teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to host a shoe giveaway for children in Atlanta, GPB…
Romeo’s recent social media post cautioning fans of “fake idols” has many speculating that the rapper is referencing his father, hip-hop mogul Master P. The note came just hours after the No Limit Records label founder paid tribute to beloved DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, who tragically took his own life earlier this week. The 33-year-old…
“I’m looking for the beard, but I’m also foremost looking for the spirit,” said Stafford Braxton, founder of Santas Just Like Me, an organization that recruits and hires Black Santas for holiday events and photo-ops. Braxton, 61, of Huntersville, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte, launched his Santas Just Like Me business in 2013, and…
Source: Mario Tama / Getty When hurricanes, floods and other kinds of disasters throttle a community, people from all over often rush to give those in need money, bottled water, diapers and all sorts of goods. These donations often land at the doorsteps of local nonprofits that are then tasked with distributing them. But while…
No city loves Biggie like Brooklyn. The legendary emcee, formally known as The Notorious B.I.G., who has already received a street in his honor, is being recognized in a unique way with an interactive installation entitled “Sky’s the Limit in the County of Kings.” The nine-foot-tall statue, which features the late “Big Poppa” emcee wearing…
The late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis exemplified the power of perseverance; boldly and fearlessly fighting for justice in the face of oppression. The U.S. Postal Service is honoring his legacy and resounding impact through the creation of a stamp. The U.S. Postal Service announces additional stamps it will issue in 2023. More will…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, which will rehash the same debates about the necessity of affirmative action in college admissions. And so the cycle continues, nearly seven years after the Supreme…
Trailblazing congressman John Lewis’ image and likeness will be featured on a postage stamp. The distinction makes the civil rights hero one of about 200 Black people in U.S. history to be honored in such a way. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the United States Postal Service announced the late African-American politician will be the subject…
Keri Hilson is unapologetic about the appreciation she has for her natural body. She also is not interested in the unflattering comments anyone may have about her figure. The “Pretty Girl Rock” songstress was indulging in a beach vacation, partaking in sunbathing, cocktails and time spent in her oceanfront bungalow hammock. As many of her…
