A fill-in Iowa auto racing announcer is out of a job after going on a racist tirade toward Black athletes and fans who kneeled during the national anthem to protest against racial inequality and police brutality. The man was also angered by NFL’s pending decision to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” also known as…
Arthur Jones, 29, was 23 years old when he was arrested and charged with the murder of a teenager in 2015, despite the fact that video footage showed he was 70 miles away from where the crime was committed at the time of the shooting. More than six years later, Jones has filed a lawsuit…
Rising country star Morgan Wallen is again addressing a leaked video that showed him in a drunken state while using the N-word among friends. In an interview on the July 23 episode of “Good Morning America,” Wallen insists the racial slur is not a regular part of his vocabulary, but did admit to using it…
From the 1992 Spike Lee film Malcolm X to the Netflix docuseries Who Killed Malcolm X?, several television and film projects have delved into the life experiences that shaped the activist who left an indelible influence on the world. The latest project to focus on the legacy of Malcolm X is being led by one…
Clark Atlanta University has used education as a vessel to empower generations of changemakers and the institution is furthering its efforts to increase representation in entrepreneurship through a newly fostered partnership. The Atlanta-based HBCU announced it is joining Operation HOPE’s national One Million Black Business Initiative. One million Black businesses by 2030 ? @CAU is…
Watson led the NFL in yards passing last season Deshaun Watson plans to report to Houston Texans training camp Sunday, a person familiar with his decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The person added…
One minor injury and no deaths have been reported, per the National Weather Service Metro Detroit and Flint Michigan experienced a series of tornadoes on Saturday, damaging several homes and businesses in Macomb, Oakland and Genesee counties and leaving thousands of residents without power. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Sunday that a series of…
Source: Leni Sinclair / Getty Robert “Bob” Moses inspired generations of organizers, engaging with them around the importance of collective action and respecting local knowledge. As news broke of his passing Sunday, his legacy and impact could be felt across the internet. He was 86. The SNCC Legacy Project offers its condolences and love…
“You are the cutest and sweetest baby boy!” Ciara wrote via Instagram The newest addition to Ciara and Russell Wilson’s family has just celebrated his first birthday. Win Harrison, the youngest son of acclaimed singer Ciara and champion football quarterback Wilson, turned one on Friday, which Ciara announced via Instagram with throwback photos captioned: “The…
Jennifer Lopez became a trending topic on July 24 in honor of her 52nd birthday for two reasons. One of them included what fans deemed was her smoking hot body, while the other was the Instagram confirmation of her renewed relationship with actor Ben Affleck. In the initial post, the “On the Floor” vocalist uploaded various snapshots…
