Source: Olelole / Getty The countdown to midterm elections is underway as candidates and groups ramp up efforts to mobilize voters. But a little-known policy change called 10DLC could make voter outreach, particularly to Black voters, more difficult this election cycle. Released by the country’s top wireless carriers, 10DLC is a registration system for entities…
14-year-old Emmett Till in an undated photo Source: Bettmann / Getty A Mississippi grand jury declined charges against the white woman whose accusation led to the brutal murder of Emmett Till. While the outcome is not surprising, the continued refusal of the legal system to hold Carolyn Bryant Donham responsible is nonetheless disheartening. As reported…
What celebrity would you want to be a pet of is not a question you hear every day, but that wasn’t an issue for actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who quickly answered “Megan Thee Stallion” during a recent promotional appearance that left fans on social media rolling over with laughter. The hilarious and unexpected moment…
It looks like British hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood might finally be forced to answer numerous allegations of sexual assault. As previously reported, the renowned entertainer “stepped down” from his Capital Xtra radio show in April after dozens of complaints from women that he allegedly groped or sexually assaulted. The Metropolitan Police released a statement last…
Tina Knowles-Lawson has proven over the years that she will always stand by Beyoncé‘s side, including when the singer receives a negative reception from the general public. Following the release of Beyoncé’s seventh studio album titled “Renaissance” in July, the 40-year-old received flak for sampling one of Kelis’ songs after the singer called her out…
Tory Russell (right) and Damon Davies (left) look through books offered at a “Books and Breakfast” event on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Ferguson Community Center in Ferguson, Missouri. The Washington Post / Getty There are times in the movement when we need to reflect upon our past. These moments of reflection can ground…
An Atlanta man and his toddler were forced off a plane because the child didn’t want to sit in her seat and wanted to be in her father’s lap. Chrisean Rose told WSB-TV 2 that he bought tickets on three flights to take his daughter to Disney World in Orlando and back home, and the…
On Aug. 7, National Sister’s Day, Trina Braxton didn’t hesitate to post a photo of her with her four sisters on Instagram as she showcased her love for them while remembering her older sister, Traci Braxton. “Happy #nationalsistersday. I love you all. @tonibraxton @itowandabraxton @tamarbraxton @therealtracibraxton – You are missed every day! Rest peacefully, Sis.” …
Rapper 21 Savage wants fans to separate his lyrics from his actual stance on gun violence. The rapper sparked an online debate when he tweeted, “Atlanta We Have To Do Better Put The F****** Guns Down!!!!!” His remarks, which were made on Aug. 8, came just hours after two people were killed and four others, including…
Source: Steve Russell / Getty Welp, Serena Williams has retired from the game of tennis after spending the better part of three decades dominating the sport. The 39 Grand Slam champion made the announcement on Monday in an article she wrote for Vogue. MORE: These Powerful Black Women Are Dominating The Sports Business World A…
