President Joe Biden invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for racial justice and equality as he acknowledged the legislative roadblocks to his policy agenda on voting rights and police reform President Joe Biden honored the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on its 10-year anniversary in Washington, invoking King’s persistent fight for racial justice and…
An investigation has been launched in a New Orleans suburb after a video captured a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy flinging a 4-foot-8 Black woman just minutes after she had been attacked by a group of boys. It’s unclear who captured the graphic footage, but in a clip that has since gone viral, the unidentified deputy…
There is growing outrage from a viral video that shows a white math teacher in her California high school’s classroom appearing to mock Native American tradition by donning a “fake feather headdress” and performing a dance in front of students that was widely construed as being culturally disrespectful. The video was posted across all social…
The star-studded concert coincided with the announcement of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Class of 2022. YouTube hosted an exclusive concert at New York City’s Apollo Theater Tuesday to celebrate the announcement of its #YouTubeBlack Voices Class of 2022. Headlined by Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan, the event coincided with Advertising Week in New York and…
Marlon Wayans’ post-gym selfie on Oct. 20 left fans in stitches after they saw the comedian’s facial expression. In the Instagram post, Wayans claimed the reason behind the contorted face was because he would rather rest than go to the gym in the morning. Marlon Wayans’ latest gym day selfie leaves fans in stitches. @marlonwayans/Instagram…
A newly reduced prison sentence for a former Minneapolis police officer who was originally convicted of third-degree murder for killing a white woman has prompted speculation about the legal implications it has for Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of the same charge for killing George Floyd, a Black man. Mohamed Noor, who was convicted…
Young Thug’s song with Mac Miller, “Day Before,” is the final track on his new album, ‘Punk,’ released earlier this month. Young Thug’s new album, Punk, boasts an impressive list of guest features, from J.Cole, Drake and Travis Scott. However, one collaboration stands out more than the others: the song “Day Before” featuring late rapper…
The South Florida native is best known for his time with the New England Patriots in the 2013-2014 season. Former NFL wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins faces up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges of identity theft and COVID-19 relief fraud. The South Florida native started his pro football career with…
After Kanye West took the mic from Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and Lil Mama had one of the most unforgettable moments at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. If you remember, rapper Lil Mama crashed the stage during Keys and Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” performance. It ended with Alicia Keys and Jay-Z standing…
President Joe Biden signed the order on Oct. 19, reaffirming a commitment he made on the campaign trail before taking office. President Joe Biden made clear appeals to Black voters during his 2020 presidential campaign and decisively gained crucial support from that bloc. Now as president, Biden is tasked with following up on his pledges…
