President John F. Kennedy meets with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in 1961 Source: Bettmann / Getty Sept. 9 marked 65 years since the creation of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. After the historic passing of the 1957 Voting Rights Act, the Commission on Civil Rights was formed to help investigate voting…
In an exclusive virtual interview with Page Six, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Drew Sidora sat down with Page Six and got real messy with her answer to the question on which recent cast member of the show she would swap out for her dear friends and former “RHOA” stars Cynthia Bailey and Porsha…
Source: BojanMirkovic / Getty September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to help erase the stigma attached to talking about suicide and offering support to those around us. The month is also being celebrated as Self-Care September. Highlighting the importance of caring for physical and emotional well-being is necessary given the pressures in life…
Source: The Stanley Weston Archive / Getty The late legendary athlete and activist Muhammad Ali transformed the landscape of sports, and a new musical that celebrates his storied legacy is coming to Broadway, Broadway World reported. ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of @MuhammadAli is being developed for Broadway! https://t.co/wLKfqTVrIF — BroadwayWorld…
While America faces a food shortage, some predominantly Black neighborhoods have been classified as food deserts for decades exacerbating health disparities and making families more susceptible to food insecurity. Food deserts are communities where access to affordable and healthy food has been limited, caused by a lack of government resources in low-income and majority-minority communities,…
Aries Spears left fans scratching their heads recently after the comedian appeared to be reflecting on the current status of his career. The “MadTV” star’s admission comes days after a woman, identified as Jane Doe asked Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in a written letter to prosecute and arrest Spears and Tiffany Haddish for…
A settlement has been reached between the state of New York, a real estate developer, and religious leaders who defrauded church members out of their places of worship in Harlem and Brooklyn. The businessman, who had plans to refurbish distressed churches into new sanctuaries and business properties, sought out clergy willing to work with him…
Source: FreshSplash / Getty A recent Gallup Poll measuring public opinion of interracial marriages is everything wrong with opinion polling on people’s rights. Axios reported that approval for interracial marriages was at an all-time high, with 94 percent of Americans supporting the unions. Axios also noted a Pew Research study found that in 2019, interracial…
In case anyone forgot, Ciara is a showstopper on and off the stage. She proved just that as she stopped traffic for a stunning photo that showed off her toned legs and slim physique. The “Goodies” singer posted the shpt on Sept. 8. In the image, she is dressed in a black long sleeve mini…
Source: Heritage Images / Getty From pioneering abolitionist, Harriet Tubman’s Cape May connections to activist, musician and actor Paul Robeson’s childhood home in Princeton, the state of New Jersey is filled with pockets of Black history, and a new project will ensure the unsung stories of Black trailblazers that exist in the Garden State are…
