“We are one step closer to dismantling the vestiges of segregation-era felony disenfranchisement in NY,” says New York Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that grants those released from prison the right to vote immediately upon discharge, resulting in the restoration of voter rights for an estimated 35,000 people, according…
Nastassija Spraggins and Bianca Mitchell are sharing their truths about fertility, motherhood and more Growing up in the U.S., the path to motherhood is typically presented one way. A man and woman get married, have sex and nine months later, they welcome a child with open arms. This traditional journey is often depicted in television,…
“How about y’all have 24 hours to respond to my lawyers,” the “Hero” singer says tongue in cheek Mariah Carey replied to a tweet featuring one of her hit singles being sampled by a rapper/singer, notifying that they be prepared to hear from her lawyers. On Friday, Tommy Banks, CEO of music website RNB Radar,…
Black academic leaders are breaking barriers in the realm of higher education and making history in the process. According to WDSU6, William Tate IV has been appointed to serve as the president of Louisiana State University by the institution’s board; making him the first Black person to assume the position in the school’s 161-year history….
“On Mother’s Day, I plan to not be sad,” singer Asher Makeba says nearing the one-year anniversary since the death of soul music icon Betty Wright A year ago, on May 10, 2020, the world lost a soul music icon, but singer/songwriter Asher Makeba and her four children lost a loving mother and grandmother. For…
A Black child was reminded earlier this week that he has a robust support system behind him after being falsely accused of stealing food from a local supermarket. On Wednesday, May 5, dozens of students and teachers from Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy and local community members protested at a Safeway in San Francisco, California,…
The virus and its spreading variants are taxing Japan’s health-care system with only 2% of the population vaccinated Naomi Osaka is conflicted over whether the Tokyo Olympics should be held amid the coronavirus pandemic. The second-ranked tennis player, who represents Japan, was asked about the games at the Italian Open on Sunday. “Of course I…
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx apologized for an attorney in her office contributing to confusion regarding the killing of a 13-year-old Adam Toledo. Citing a breakdown in communication within the office, Foxx took responsibility over a month after a Chicago police officer killed the teen in March. A Chicago…
Middle school-aged students led the fundraising efforts by creating a documentary with the help of an instructor from Virginia Commonwealth University “It’s so nice to hear children’s voices in here again,” said Richard Stewart, immersed in a field trip of about 20 kids standing in his home on Pocahontas Island. Stewart’s house doubles as a…
Opinion: Dr. Shamard Charles says we have an increased responsibility to look out for our mother’s needs as she ages, if for no other reason than to repay our debts of gratitude If you’re reading this, stop, and give your mother a hug. There’s no doubt that Black mothers are the backbone of Black America,…
