NFL player Kelvin Beachum is tapping into the power of philanthropy to provide resources for communities in need. The Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle teamed up with the supermarket chain Safeway—and its parent company Albertsons—to donate meals to underserved families in the city of Mesa. Like many states throughout the country, Arizona has bared the brunt…
Recently La La Anthony has been turning heads after experimenting with her looks. Last week the actress made headlines for showing off her amber-colored locks. On June 3, after rocking the look for a few days, Anthony and her hairstylist Arrogant Tae decided to ditch the hairdo for a blond bob. La La Anthony debuts…
Source: GMVozd / Getty An Indianapolis museum clearly learned nothing from the recent Walmart Juneteenth ice cream debacle. After advertising its Juneteenth menu, the museum found itself at the center of widespread controversy over the weekend. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was gearing up to offer watermelon salad in the cafeteria for attendees in honor of…
Source: FatCamera / Getty Diversity is a crucial element in advancing STEM innovation, and an array of initiatives have been cultivated to ensure students from underrepresented groups can chart paths in the space. Amongst the projects is the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative, which hit a multi-million dollar fundraising milestone to provide scholarships for HBCU…
Culinary arts connoisseur Ayesha Curry is furthering her efforts to combat childhood hunger. The New York Times best-selling cookbook author has teamed up with New Orleans-bred rapper Big Freedia and chef Lorena Garcia to spread awareness about food insecurity amongst youth and provide children in need with meals. Ayesha Curry is partnering with no kid…
T-Pain called cap on Yung Joc‘s explanation of the event that led to their 2007 hit song “Buy You a Drank.” Yung Joc claimed during an interview with DJ Vlad on June 4 that an awkward encounter with rapper Lil Flip was part of the inspiration behind the single. Yung Joc claims T-Pain’s song “Buy You a…
The money will pay to refurbish child care centers, to help families afford child care and to pay teachers bonuses. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to spend $20 million to improve and subsidize child care and preschool in the city. The money would include $5 million from the city, $5 million the city’s public school…
The position of poet laureate was established in 2016. The City of Charleston’s first poet laureate is nearing the end of his appointment. Marcus Amaker, in a recent video message, encouraged poets and writers to consider applying to become his successor, The Post and Courier reported. How cool is this?! Charleston’s poet laureate @marcusamaker conducting a…
Wu-Tang Source: press handout / Live Nation First recognized in June 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, Black Music Appreciation Month celebrates African American music and musicians. Black artists drive the pulse of the country, moving people to dance and and providing the anthem for the march against injustice and defend the country’s enduring promise of…
Men have always played an outsize role is in pushing for and enacting abortion restrictions. If Donovan Atterberry thought about abortion at all as a young man, it was perhaps with some vague discomfort, or a memory of the anti-abortion protesters outside the clinic that he would pass on his way to the park as…
