Immigration is rapidly returning to its pre-pandemic levels, researchers say, but the U.S. would need a significant acceleration to make up its deficit. Just 10 miles from the Rio Grande, Mike Helle’s farm is so short of immigrant workers that he’s replaced 450 acres of labor-intensive leafy greens with crops that can be harvested by…
Fred Gray helped represent Black students in their attempt to desegregate the University of Alabama in 1963 A civil rights lawyer who once fought to desegregate the University of Alabama is now receiving an honorary degree from the school. Attorney Fred Gray of Tuskegee will be awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree during the…
Gabrielle Union proves time and time again that age is just a number. The actress’ latest series of casual photos have fans swooning over her flawless beauty and every-youthful appearance. Clad in a yellow two-piece bathing suit, her hair in twists and a fresh face, the 49-year-old actress reminded fans why so many continuously gush…
Jennifer-Ruth Green vows to fight for Republican principles and “show how they benefit all Americans regardless of our differences” A Black Air Force veteran and supporter of former President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District this week. Jennifer-Ruth Green told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday that she “will…
One of the white men convicted for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery reportedly contacted his former district attorney boss several times after his son fatally shot the Black man, a new court document shows. The filing was prosecutors’ response to motions to dismiss criminal charges against Jackie Johnson for allegedly using her position to delay…
Grace Christian Academy officials condemned the ”extremely inappropriate and deeply disappointing” video in a public statement. A video of a Knoxville, Tennessee private school student in Ku Klux Klan attire yelling the N-word has been met with backlash from the student’s school and state legislators after circulating on social media this week. Grace Christian Academy…
An eight-track distillation of Ray Charles’ performance in Stockholm, Sweden 50 years ago is now available digitally One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history. The evening begins with a finger-snapping rendition of Charles’ classic concert opener, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” followed by…
Florida A&M University is furthering its efforts to make higher education equitable and accessible, and thanks to a generous gift the HBCU will be able to have a wider impact. The institution has received a $1.2 million endowment from philanthropists Frank and Laura Baker. #FAMUGrads22: JUST ANNOUNCED – Frank and Laura Baker will donate $1.2…
The Beloved Benefit to raise money for nonprofits prioritizing economic and community development Usher and Maroon 5 will headline a benefit concert in Atlanta to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The Grammy Award-winning pop band and singer will perform during the Beloved Benefit at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 7, concert…
Dalila Eshe hired as Yale’s first Black female women’s basketball head coach Dalila Eshe, who helped lead the Princeton women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, has been named head coach at Yale. The former Florida star takes over the program from Allison Guth, who left after six seasons to become coach at…
