Among the revelations from NewsOne’s exclusive interview with Jemele Hill is that the celebrated sports journalist-turned-author who just published her memoir has her hopes set on writing fiction next. If Hill follows through with her intentions, it would make her the latest in a long line of talented Black fiction writers. When asked if fiction…
Source: Michael Rowe for NewsOne Words: Bruce C.T. Wright Interview: Clarissa Brooks We’ve all seen Jemele Hill on television and in print, always expertly waxing poetic about the issues du jour with her signature convincing style of communication that’s helped propel her career to enviable heights. And now, in the inaugural digital cover for…
Source: Jose carlos Cerdeno / Getty Ever wanted to learn more about some of the most fascinating individuals in history on up to the present? Before you fix your fingers to Google their bios, it must be noted how good the chances are that the person you were going to Google has written their own…
Source: John W. McDonough / Getty No longer limited to just the scores and highlights, the role of a sports journalist has steadily evolved with the times to be both more inclusive and diverse — not just from a staffing aspect but also when it comes to the type of content they produce. From poignant…
Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty Depending on what metrics you use and whom you ask, Detroit is perennially one of, if not thee Blackest cities in the entire United States of America. As such, it’s no surprise the city affectionately referred to simply as “the D” has produced more than its fair share of notable…
Morgan Freeman has been testing out different hairstyles recently, and his recent hairdo for the 2023 Oscars received plenty of attention. The acting veteran approached […]
A South Carolina family has filed a lawsuit after their 15-year-old daughter was assaulted for not participating in the pledge of allegiance at her high […]
Source: HelloBeautiful / iONEDigital We’re back with Part 2 of ‘Full Set’ with Sam Jay and Elisabeth Ovesen.’ The comedian and bestselling author (formerly known as Karrine Steffans, author of Confessions of a Video Vixen) sit down for a fresh set while they delve deeper into sexuality, fluidity, and celibacy. Jay, comedic star in Netflix’s…
A Black man who was wrongfully accused of murder and spent more than half of his life in prison is free following a review by […]
Black men disproportionately make up the US prison population. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli Racial disparities in state imprisonment rates dropped significantly during the first two decades of the 21st century. That’s one of the main findings from a report published by one of us in late 2022, along with Georgia State University colleague William Sabol, for…
