Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty NBA star LeBron James has consistently displayed his commitment to uplifting and empowering residents in his hometown of Akron. His latest social good project is centered on ensuring equitable access to healthcare resources. According to Sports Illustrated, the athlete and activist are opening a medical facility. The LeBron James Family…
Southern Soigné head chef Zacchaeus Golden brings a unique twist to classic dishes of the American South. More than just a menu, the bold cuisine of Southern Soigné in Jackson, Mississippi represents the vision of hometown chef Zacchaeus Golden, whose signature take on Southern classics draws influence from each step of his young journey. At…
From Eric Garner to Amir Locke, a review of police killings dating back to 2014 A Michigan police officer has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head as the Black man was on the ground. The charges against Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr come roughly two…
Don Cook, an attorney, accuses police of violating his constitutional rights after he was struck by a beanbag fired by officers An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state…
Russell Wilson and Ciara continue to give fans reasons to root for their love. The celebrity couple wouldn’t be considered strangers to sharing their displays of affection with their millions of followers across social media, and things were no different on June 10. The Denver Broncos quarterback proved again why he is the jock who…
Confronting an infant mortality gap that continues to see Black babies dying at a rate far above the state average, several groups have taken matters into their own hands. AURORA, Colo. — As Britney Taylor toured the Mama Bird Maternity Wellness Spa during its grand opening this spring, she reflected on the birth of her…
An official with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund says the new map with a single majority African American district dilutes Black political power A federal appeals court has put on hold a district judge’s order for Louisiana to redraw new congressional districts by June 20 to include a second majority Black district. The order late Thursday from…
Yinka Faleti’s impressive background takes him into the world of finance to fund underserved business founders A Nigerian immigrant who became an Army captain, graduated law school and later ran for statewide office has taken on another challenge — raising $25 million in venture capital for underserved demographics. Yinka Faleti is a partner at Ascend Venture…
The U.S. Census Bureau seeks funding to conduct field tests of different wording and placement of questions that would appear on its annual American Community Survey The 2020 census questionnaire drove Scout crazy. With no direct questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, it made him feel left out of the U.S. head count. Among LGBTQ…
A western Pennsylvania police officer may face disciplinary action after a video of him using force while taking a woman into custody went viral. While officials are silent on the details of the incident, the woman’s attorney believes her civil rights were violated by the cop when he used excessive force to detain her. Video…
