“Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1938” contains more than 2,000 first-person accounts and 500 photographs. More than 2,000 first-person accounts of slavery in America have been digitized and compiled for a collection that is now available online on the Library of Congress website. “Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the…
Billionaire businessman partners Shawn Jay-Z Carter and former Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey have teamed up to launch The Bitcoin Academy at Marcy Houses, the public housing complex in Brooklyn, New York, where the “Empire State of Mind” emcee grew up. “This program aims to provide education, empower the community with knowledge, and get…
The veteran actress-director was presented with the Women Power Award at the Filming Italy festival on Friday. Regina King made her return to the red carpet for the first time since the death of her son earlier this year from suicide. As reported by People, the actress-director was presented with the Women Power Award during…
A North Carolina man who admitted to killing his teenage daughter has been sentenced to death after being convicted last week of murder as well as rape charges against her. Authorities said Joshua Lee Burgess, 35, walked into the Union County Sheriff’s Office in August 2019 at approximately 9:24 am and described the details of…
The 75th Annual Tony Awards were the most diverse in recent history, and the evening’s fashions were equally diverse. The return of Broadway after a year-and-a-half hiatus held new promise — namely, a much more colorful and inclusive “Great White Way” than in years past. The season launched with seven plays by Black playwrights that…
TeMika Grooms will provide illustrations for the book. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Raphael G. Warnock will have a children’s book out this fall, a picture story based on his being one of 12 siblings. Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced that Warnock’s “Put On Your Shoes and Get Ready!” will…
In 2021, hip-hop heads rejoiced when Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter became the genre’s first official billionaire by Forbes’ standards. Since then, only Kanye West has obtained the B status. though some have come close, including Dr. Dre, who missed out on joining the Billionaire Boys club after details of his Apple Beats deal and forthcoming achievement…
A recent bill would require the Food and Drug Administration to inspect infant formula facilities every six months. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020, according to federal records reviewed by The Associated…
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the Pfizer shot ahead of a Wednesday meeting. Late last week the FDA posted a similar analysis of Moderna’s shots for children under 6. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for…
A number of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” fans are angry with Drew Sidora and the way she chose to answer a question pertaining to cast member Kenya Moore. The Neighborhood Talk posted a clip that showed Drew on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” where she was asked if she agreed with the…
