Ahead of the upcoming crucial midterm elections, BlackPAC Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire took some time to connect with radio host Ryan Cameron on Majic 107.5 / 97.5 in Atlanta. Shropshire emphasized the importance of participating in the democratic process on both the local and national levels, particularly during this election cycle. Check out our Election…
Multi-talented entertainer Vanessa Williams made history in the early ’80s after becoming the first Black woman to win the Miss America title in 1983. However, the historical moment was soon overshadowed by a storm of controversy after Penthouse magazine legally bought and published nude photographs of her and another woman. Now the scandal is coming…
A Dallas doctor has been arrested and stripped of his license for allegedly tampering with IV bags. Authorities recovered footage of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., a Baylor Scott & White Surgicare anesthesiologist depositing IV bags into a warmer in the hall outside operating rooms. The bags were found with small holes and plastic wrap….
Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty President Biden announced a step forward in marijuana reform, paving the way for the drug to be possibly removed as a schedule I controlled substance. While the president’s proclamation only applies to offenses at the federal level, it could have a significant impact on thousands of people. “While white…
In the past, Shaquille O’Neal has talked about his brief interaction with Stevie Wonder. The former NBA player shared the story on numerous shows and even went as far as to create a cartoon sketch about his experience. O’Neal’s tale attracted attention because the father of six believed that Wonder, who is blind, can actually…
Source: Randy Holmes / Getty A man of many talents, Desus Nice remains booked and busy. While many know him as a solid half of one of the country’s funniest duos, Desus has been making his mark in his solo act. Now, he’s collaborating with Verizon on a new interactive experience to promote the new…
Hot girl coach Megan Thee Stallion popped out this week at Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Summit in Detroit with a fiery red hairdo. The 27-year-old wore her hair half-up and half-down with curls flowing on each side of her face. She brought her beauty and brains to the stage to inspire a crowd of people,…
Daunte Wright’s former girlfriend has filed a lawsuit against the civil rights attorney who has pledged to bring justice to her child’s father’s name. The woman is not only suing the lawyer, but has named the deceased’s parents in the complaint, hoping to come to terms with money raised from various crowdfunding campaigns. Daunte Wright…
Radio personality, rapper and actress Angie Martinez recently opened up about how Evelyn Lozada helped her find her biological father after believing he succumbed to his drug addiction years ago. This admission occurred on Oct. 5 during a new episode of the 51-year-old’s “In Real Life” podcast with guest Kelly Rowland. In the show, Rowland…
Source: Alex Wong / Getty The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in two lawsuits on Oct. 31, 2022, brought by a group that opposes affirmative action in college admissions. Here, Natasha Warikoo, a sociology professor at Tufts University and author of the newly released “Is Affirmative Action Fair?: The Myth of Equity in…
