Leading Democratic candidates Nina Turner and Shontel Brown exchange heated accusations ahead of voting Ohio’s 11th Congressional District primary has become contentious in the final days before Tuesday’s vote as leading Democratic candidates Nina Turner and Shontel Brown exchange harsh criticisms of each other. A beautiful afternoon talking with #OH15 voters in Athens! Have you…
Slavery and racism historically prevented and disrupted Black marital unions and continues to plague the Black community and Black relationships today Fans of the 2000 film Love and Basketball can testify to the collective heartbreak felt when Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) dunks on Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan) to win their final game that would decide…
Throughout history Black athletes have instrumentally shaped the landscape of hockey, but their contributions have often gone overlooked. A new documentary being produced by LeBron James and Drake will bring the narratives of these unsung Black hockey trailblazers to the forefront, Deadline reported. SpringHill, DreamCrew And Uninterrupted Canada Team For Hockey Doc ‘Black Ice’, With…
The program is part of PepsiCo’s $400 million commitment to supporting Black communities The National Urban League (NUL) and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the first group of Black-owned restaurants selected to receive a portion of $10 million through a joint grant program called the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. The program is part of PepsiCo’s…
The Arkansas Department of Health on Sunday reported 1,984 new cases for a total of 388,436 since the pandemic began Some doctors and nurses in Arkansas say they are dealing with burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder after more than a year of battling the coronavirus pandemic, including a new wave of cases with younger patients. …
Rental assistance can go toward past-due rent and utility fees Louisiana received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal cash to assist renters struggling with job losses and slashed paychecks because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the aid has been slow to reach tenants and landlords. Across two federal relief packages from Congress, Louisiana is…
HoodCelebrityy‘s music mission goes beyond relying on dropping songs with inane-yet-catchy hooks over dope beats. With tracks like “So Pretty,” “Walking Trophy,” and “Island Girls,” she’s here to spread good vibes and remind women of their inner strength and power through her music as well. HoodCelebrityy. (Photo: @hoodcelebrityy/Instagram) The Jamaica-born, New York-raised dancehall artist, born…
Chanté Burkett, whose tumor has now been successfully removed, is calling for others to self-advocate in medical situations When lifestyle blogger Chanté Burkett began experiencing “severe pelvic pain” along with vomiting and a “semi-hard” abdominal area in December 2020, she made three separate visits to her primary care physician who dismissed her pain each time…
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady urged people to get vaccinated Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady urged people to get vaccinated and to wear masks indoors,…
“I’m never going to be fully supported in the Black house,” said the television star Alfonso Ribeiro cemented his place in sitcom history with his portrayal of the preppy, sweater vest-wearing, Tom Jones-loving character Carlton Banks on the hit 90s series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air starring Will Smith as himself. A central element of…
