Renowned playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry’s contributions to the arts will forever be embedded in the fabric of history and an effort to preserve a significant element of her journey has moved forward. According to Broadway World, the visionary’s former New York City residence has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The…
Texas educators may no longer be required to teach critical race theory in classrooms The Texas Senate on Saturday passed legislation that would prohibit schools from demanding educators teach or engage with students on the subject of critical race theory, according to The Hill. The legislation reportedly passed the state’s lower chamber on May 11,…
Brown made her debut during the Showtime series’ season four premiere Instantly becoming a viral sensation due to her online video content involving veganism, motivational speaking and sweet humor, Tabitha Brown has become a social media fan favorite earning over 4 million followers on TikTok and over 3 million on Instagram. HuffPost has described her…
“We’re saying that our own government is funding a brutal and militarized disposition towards our very existence.” As the calamitous violence in the Gaza Strip comes to a shaky ceasefire, Black Lives Matter activists in elected seats and on the streets are continuing to articulate the ways that the Palestinian struggle for freedom in the…
Simone Biles is back and doing what she does best: making history. After being put on hold from competing for over a year and a half due to the pandemic, the Olympics champion reminded the world on Saturday, May 22, why she’s one of the greatest athletes in the world. While competing in the U.S….
The toddler’s sister was in “exceptionally” critical condition A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old sister after finding a gun that had been hidden between sofa cushions by a family friend, Florida authorities said Saturday. The girl was in “exceptionally” critical condition, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd at a news conference. Read More: NY…
The country singer promised to meet with the NAACP following his racist slur controversy Country singer Morgan Wallen has failed to keep up with his plans to meet with the NAACP following his N-word controversy earlier this year. As reported by theGrio, the 28-year-old musician was under fire when a leaked video surfaced of him using the…
Antwone Rivers and his wife wore their masks and practiced social distancing, but neither felt comfortable getting the vaccine A Michigan family is mourning the loss of their beloved patriarch who passed from COVID-19 after refusing the vaccine. Antwone Rivers, 39, and his wife, Hollie, took COVID-19 preventative methods seriously by wearing masks and social…
The Jackson family is seeking an investigation and an apology The family of Michael Jackson is now alleging that BBC’s Martin Bashir, who is currently facing accusations of exploitation stemming from his 1995 exclusive interview with Princess Diana, also ensnared the King of Pop into collaborating on his 2003 documentary, Living With Michael Jackson, according to…
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, who is better known for her roles as Rainbow Johnson on ABC’s “Black-ish” and Joan Carol Clayton on CW’s “Girlfriends,” had a lot to get off her chest during her cover story interview with Marie Claire. Ross, a CEO of the hair care company Pattern Beauty, discussed various topics, including her hair journey,…
