For the first time, a Black woman has been appointed to oversee the Division of Public Defender Services for the state. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For the first time, a Black woman has been appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender. TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who officially began her job on Friday overseeing the Division of Public Defender…
The legal team for multiple women accusing Watson of sexual misconduct filed a motion to obtain all files from the NFL’s probe. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL’s investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback. According to the motion filed…
Kelly’s “current life circumstances undoubtedly bring emotional distress,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie Speight wrote in a court filing. NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly’s claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment last week after a judge sentenced him to 30 years behind bars for using…
“I’ve just been hopeful that I could make it a positive, I could have my name back and not have it be so divisive and scary,” said NASCAR star Brandon Brown. ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career…
Launched in 2019, the National Neighborhoods Cup is intended to shine a positive light on working-class areas with large immigrant populations. CRETEIL, France (AP) — An amateur soccer tournament in France aimed at celebrating ethnic diversity is attracting talent scouts, sponsors and increasing public attention, by uniting young players from low-income neighborhoods with high-profile names…
OPINION: July is National Watermelon Month. I dedicate this to one of God’s greatest creations. First of all, let me just say I had no idea there was such thing as National Watermelon Month. I found out recently when one of my friends told me—as she was explaining to me that there are actual Black…
Presidents who fought for the equal rights, safety and representation of Black Americans had a lasting effect on their lives. “Let us close the springs of racial poison. Let us pray for wise and understanding hearts. Let us lay aside irrelevant differences and make our Nation whole.“ Lyndon B. Johnson, upon signing the Civil Rights…
From permitting Black codes to creating a pathway for Klan terrorism, these five presidents created unjust and dangerous situations for Black Americans, Dr. Robert C. Smith, an African American politics expert opined. Segregation is not a humiliation but a benefit, and ought to be so regarded by you gentlemen. If your organization goes out and…
A couple of months ago, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Adizia “Bambi” Benson revealed that the hit show was scripted following the controversy with her mother-in-law Momma Dee. Benson is married to and shares children with Momma Dee’s son Darryl “Lil Scrappy” Richardson. Momma Dee made headlines in April after claiming that she wasn’t on speaking terms with Richardson. The strained…
Vice President Kamala Harris With Keke Palmer at Essence Fest. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty In her first appearance at Essence Fest since becoming vice president, Kamala Harris sat down with Palmer for a wide-ranging conversation. Harris shared various moments from her tenure including the moments before Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by…
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