Bayard Rustin speaks during a Congressional Committee hearing. Source: Bettmann / Getty April marked 75 years since the four Freedom Riders were arrested in North Carolina. Now a North Carolina court has vacated Bayard Rustin’s and three others’ sentences for alleged “disorderly conduct.” Sponsored by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), the two-week “Journey of…
Sixteen-year-old Jermaine Jones posted a video to social media on Wednesday that showed the two men, Donald Corsi, 52, and Howard Hughes, 61, shouting at him in front of the damaged car. Two white Sanford, Florida, men were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly breaking a Black teen’s car window with a rock and damaging the…
The educator and activist talks leadership, life lessons and her late father Malcolm X’s impact on the Black community Educator and activist Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz talks about leadership, her late and great father Malcolm X’s impact, the lesson she learned from her mother and more during an interview with theGrio. When it comes to leadership,…
Tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams’ stepmother’s attempt to save the family’s childhood Florida home is only growing more difficult. Lakeisha Williams filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy in April in an attempt to stave off foreclosure on the $1 million Palm Beach Gardens house — which was once home to Richard Williams, his daughters, and his…
Two studies have been published showing the disproportionate statistics that show when it comes to traffic-related accidents, Blacks and Hispanics die at a greater rate than whites. One scholar surmised that mile for mile certain minorities are more in danger of dying in a motor-vehicle assault than whites, regardless of the time of day, or…
“We want people to celebrate Juneteenth,” said Charlotte-based artist Dammit Wesley. “But there’s a certain level of respect that comes along with it.” A growing number of companies across the nation will honor the federal Juneteenth holiday on Monday, and many workers have the day off. Some businesses, however, are commemorating a day that recognizes…
Interview: In honor of Black Music Month, Matthew Allen spoke with radio legend and media coach Dyana Williams about her part in co-founding Black Music Month, and the importance of Black artists understanding business. Every June, we celebrate Black Music Month across America. Dyana Williams is one of the reasons why. The legendary radio personality…
Basketball is a game that is enjoyed by many, with some fans taking their love for the game, players and team they are rooting for to heart. That sometimes means a bit of sports trash talking. During the NBA Finals, several Boston Celtics fans took trash talk to a whole different level. Pins and T-shirts aimed…
Tiny Harris recently revealed on Instagram that her son King Harris dedicated a song to her while performing onstage. Although the Xscape singer didn’t disclose the exact date the event took place, she did, however, share the performance’s location at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tiny Harris reveals her son King Harris dedicated Tupac’s…
Colin Greene has downplayed the state-recognized link between structural racism and Black maternal mortality. The roots of American racism are deeply embedded in the nation’s healthcare system, with more than 200 state and local government entities declaring it a public health crisis. Yet, Virginia’s chief public health officer disagrees. the Washington Post reports that Colin…
