NBA star LeBron James has been a fierce advocate for youth empowerment and his latest effort sits at the intersection of racial equity and education. The Akron native has teamed up with Box Tops for Education and Walmart for the creation of a campaign centered on amplifying the contributions of diverse educators. LeBron James and…
Orlando, Florida Mayor Buddy Dyer urges residents use less water as city diverts liquid oxygen, other supplies to hospitals The mayor of the Florida city of Orlando asked residents on Friday to stop watering their lawns and washing their cars immediately, saying water usage needed to be cut back because of the recent surge of…
Biden has been resolute in withdrawing the US from the Afghan war but after doing so, is facing criticism President Joe Biden made up his mind about Afghanistan months — really years — ago. For more than a decade, Biden advocated for an end to American involvement in Afghanistan. But he did so as something…
Quinn Buckner is the first Black person to assume the role in the school’s 201-year history Former Indiana University basketball star Quinn Buckner is now leading the board that oversees the university system. Quinn Buckner, a former college basketball star, is the first Black person to head the Indiana University Board of Trustees. (via Indiana…
Activist and philanthropist Mari Copeny—known as Little Miss Flint—has evolved into a powerful community voice and she’s driving her efforts to uplift and support those living in her hometown forward. According to MLive, the 14-year-old recently hosted her annual back-to-school drive for youth. My event turned out perfectly despite so much going wrong leading up…
Michelle Williams addressed the infamous Destiny’s Child fall yet again via Instagram on Wednesday, Aug. 18, following her recent appearance on “Larry Reid Live.” The initial incident occurred in 2005 during the group’s “106 and Park” performance of its single “Soldier.” Following her recent interview with “Larry Reid Live,” Michelle Williams opens up about why…
Bodycam footage contradicts the official police statements after an incident during a traffic stop with Nakia Porter Deputies from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office are under fire for allegedly knocking a Black woman unconscious during an arrest and lying about the encounter on official reports. According to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, the incident occurred…
The National Coalition for Minority Football is showing signs it was built to last and do more than just talk about the need for change Maryland coach Mike Locksley launched the National Coalition for Minority Football Coaches a little more than a year ago, during a tumultuous summer of racial reckoning in the United States….
The Black conservative and radio talk show host is hoping to unseat Gov. Newsome in a recall race A day after facing allegations that he emotionally mistreated a former fiancee, Republican Larry Elder scheduled two weekend rallies and showed no outward signs of altering the course of his campaign in the California recall election that…
Source: Joanna Cepuchowicz / EyeEm / Getty There’s a city buried under Lake Lanier (Georgia’s biggest lake), and submerged with it is a secret: An American horror story filled with terror, death, genocide, and ghosts. If you spend any time in or around Atlanta, you’ve heard tales of Lake Lanier. There are the eerie accounts…
