After appealing her murder conviction and sentencing, Amber Guyger and her legal team were dealt a huge blow from the highest criminal court in Texas. The Court decided to uphold a previous ruling that found her guilty of killing a Black man in his apartment in 2018. Amber Guyger is seeking to have her murder…
They are among nine men and nine women Biden is appointing to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities President Joe Biden is naming actor Taraji P. Henson and the NBA’s Chris Paul to a presidential advisory board on historically Black colleges and universities. They are among nine men and nine women Biden is…
The jury found police used excessive force against protesters, violating their constitutional rights, and ordered the city of Denver to pay 12 who sued A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and a bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis could resonate…
In this week’s episode of The Reset with Coach Tish, Dr. Tega Edwin explains what imposter syndrome is, the ways it harms us, and how to combat it. Imposter syndrome is an ugly phenomenon that robs you of the sweet taste of success you worked so hard to achieve. We are living in a time…
Source: Erika Kyte / Getty We all know that being the only Black person in a predominately white space can put one in the spotlight and with a target on their back if anything goes wrong. In the case of Emanuel Fair, it was that reality that cost a Black man more than eight years…
OPINION: With big stars like Drake withdrawing nominations and the Weeknd boycotting because of how Black artists are treated—never mind Kanye getting banned from performing for his recent antics—can music’s biggest night deliver a show that’s compelling and more fair? Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…
Every year, the Ross sisters Tracee, Rhonda and Chundney have found ways to honor their mother, legendary singer and actress Diana Ross, any chance they get, whether it’s through the occasional heartfelt posts or a reenactment of her iconic photos. On March 30, Tracee Ellis Ross revealed that while celebrating their mom’s special day, Rhonda created matching T-shirts inspired…
By now, almost all parties involved in the now-infamous slap heard around the world have given some form of a statement regarding the incident. However, critics had yet to hear from the man who put together was supposed to be a historic night of award-giving: film producer Will Packer. The 47-year-old Hollywood executive recently sat…
A man who spent 23 years in prison for a Kansas double murder is seeking $93 million in damages from the city and county and the former Kansas City detective who framed him. Lamonte McIntyre‘s attorneys said the police in Kansas City, Kansas allowed the detective to use his power to sexually exploit Black women….
Named for his favorite New York City cross-streets, the new whiskey also features an A$AP Rocky-designed bottle. A$AP Rocky is having a very busy spring. While preparing to become a first-time father, the rapper-entrepreneur has debuted multiple new projects outside of the musical realm, most recently, a clothing and accessories capsule with Mercedes Benz. Now,…
