Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty A new Supreme Court session is underway, and among the first arguments this week involves one of the few remaining sections of the Voting Rights Act. Arising out of a lawsuit involving redistricting in Alabama, Merrill v. Milligan could have broad implications for addressing racial gerrymandering in the future. While…
Joy is likely not an emotion that comes to mind when reflecting on the tragic killing of Emmett Till. By now, most people know about the 14-year-old’s brutal murder that took place in Mississippi in Aug. 1955. His story has been told time and time again throughout the years. Yet, the latest retelling of the…
Mo’Nique embodied her inner Beyoncé as she shook what her mama gave her in a recent Instagram video that showed the comedian dancing to “Church Girl,” a song from Queen Bey’s newest album, “Renaissance.” As the song opened, the skilled actress’ pre-recorded voice spoke over the music, reminding fans to get their tickets for her…
The fate of Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua’s film “Emancipation” might no longer be hanging in the balance. The period piece was reportedly shelved by AppleTV in the wake of Smith’s controversial appearance at the 2022 Oscars, where he struck Chris Rock in the face as the comedian stood on onstage. Will Smith and…
BYU fans cheer from the stands during a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Stevens Stadium on December 6, 2021, in Santa Clara, California. | Source: John Todd/ISI Photos / Getty The sports department at Brigham Young University (BYU) just can’t seem to stay out of the allegations of racism game, can it? The…
Pamela Turner. | Source: Ben Crump The quest for accountability in the Texas police shooting death of an unarmed grandmother while she suffered a mental health crisis has been underway for more than three years since Baytown Police Officer Juan Manuel Delacruz gunned down Pamela Turner, in a parking lot on May 19, 2019. But…
Chlöe Bailey says it is time fans show her some grace. The “Surprise” singer recently had an unfiltered conversation with fans where she opened up about her deeply rooted issues with anxiety. She also made mention of comments criticizing her close-knit relationship with her godmother Shermay Joh. (L-R): Shermay Joh and Chloe Bailey Photo: Chloebailey/Instagram…
The story of a group of Black men who paved the way for how ambulance personnel responds to emergencies today is gaining attention some five decades later. A new book by one of the former paramedics of the Freedom House in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tells of the rise and fall of the team of ambulance drivers…
Chad Johnson had fans doing a double take recently after the football player showcased what he claimed to be his skills at doing a woman’s hair and makeup by posting a photo of his fiancée, Sharelle Rosado. Several social media followers seeing the post mistook the real estate broker for Johnson’s ex-wife, Evelyn Lozada. Johnson…
Hepatitis C virus. | Source: BSIP / Getty When it comes to hepatitis, the liver disease that disproportionately affects Black people can exhibit similar symptoms regardless of which of its variations one is inflicted with. There are 11 main symptoms typically experienced by people who have hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV) or C (HCV), according…
