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‘Pretty Much Homeless Now’: Colorado Nurse’s Life ‘Turned Upside Down’ After Wrongful Manslaughter Charge of Terminally-Ill Patient; Files Lawsuit In Hopes of Rebuilding Her Life

May 10, 2022
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A Black nurse alleges she was marginalized, isolated and stereotyped because of her race for the two years she worked at one of Colorado’s top hospitals. The discrimination prompted her termination and “groundless” charges against her, a lawsuit obtained by the Atlanta Black Star alleges. The lawsuit details the constant racism DonQuenick Joppy had to…

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr say they’re not surprised by racist tweet about NBA player

May 10, 2022
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“Does it surprise me that a weatherman would tweet a slur at Draymond in 2022? Not in the slightest,” coach Kerr said, according to NBC Sports. When Tennessee meteorologist Joey Sulipeck tweeted about the ejection of Kyle Anderson during the third quarter of Saturday’s playoff game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, he posted, “And chew…

Food banks, community gardens help Black families cope with inflation

May 10, 2022
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The highest inflation rise since 1981 comes on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed tens of thousands of Blacks. As gas prices and food costs soar, Black families are being disproportionately affected by inflation and are getting support from programs such as food banks and community gardens to help them cope. An NBC…

‘La La Got Her Groove Back!’: La La Anthony’s Recent Outing with ‘BMF’ Co-Star Da’Vinchi Ignites Dating Rumors

May 10, 2022
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Last week, La La Anthony opened up about her personal life in a sit-down interview for The Hollywood Reporter’s series “Emerging Hollywood” hosted by Charlamagne Tha God. The topics, among others, included La La’s pending divorce with Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, co-parenting and her hopes for love in the future. Regarding love, La La expressed…

Alzheimer’s research advocate pushes for more diversity in clinical trials

May 10, 2022
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Cheryll Woods-Flowers, once the mayor of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease in February 2018. Cheryll Woods-Flowers was once the mayor of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the affluent city just across the Cooper River from Charleston. Now the real estate professional is an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, and she…

Men have a stake in the fight for abortion rights, too

May 10, 2022
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OPINION: Many men think reproductive rights are a woman’s issue, but the ability to be thoughtful about when to become fathers is a huge part of men becoming the best fathers they can be. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It was almost…

After 157 years, HBCU Lincoln College closing following enrollment drop and ransomware attack

May 10, 2022
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President David Gerlach said of the Illinois school’s closing Friday, “The loss of history, careers, and a community of students and alumni is immense.” Lincoln College will close this week after 157 years. The HBCU, located in Illinois, failed to raise millions of dollars to help it recover from low student enrollment during the coronavirus…

‘Literally Young Wayne and Young Nip’: Lauren London’s Sons Shock Fans with Uncanny Resemblances to Their Famous Fathers

May 10, 2022
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Lauren London has fans seeing double! The actress, who is seldom active on social media, posted a photo of her two sons on Mother’s Day. Kameron, 12, is seen adoringly embracing his younger brother, Kross, 5. Lauren London’s sons Kameron, 12, and Kross, 5 Photo: Lauren London/Instagram “Beyond honored to be your mothership. King Kam…

‘She Sounds Like She’s Really Scared’: Candace Owens Reportedly Pops Up with Camera Crew At BLM Founder Patrisse Cullors’ House, Leaving the Activist In Tears

May 10, 2022
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Over the weekend, a founding member of the Black Lives Matter movement took to social media in tears while retelling the story of what she said was her waking up to a film crew on her property. The supposed crew was led by Black conservative influencer Candace Owens, who claims she is creating a documentary…

Lawsuit: Ex- NFL player Brett Favre, wrestlers spent $20M in welfare funds

May 10, 2022
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The lawsuit claims the defendants “squandered” more than $20 million in money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several other people and businesses to try to recover…