Just one week after the International Swimming Federation (FINA) revealed its decision not to allow swimming caps explicitly made for natural hair into this year’s Olympics, the governing body for water sports is now saying it’s “reviewing” its verdict following immense backlash from athletes and the public. In a statement posted to its official site,…
A Black man is dead by possible suicide after attempting to seek help from a local hospital more than once for mental health related issues and reportedly being refused, and his family points to racism as the reason behind the tragedy. Samwel Uko, a 20-year-old college football player, took his life in May 2020, after…
Family of Suzzanne Douglas has announced that the “The Parent ‘Hood” actress has passed away. On Tuesday, July 6, a woman who referred to herself as Douglas’ cousin named Angie Tee shared the news on Facebook. She wrote, “Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie…
Social media food sensation Darius Williams, better known by his business name Darius Cooks, has come under widespread fire. Social media food sensation Darius Williams, better known by his business name Darius Cooks, has come under fire after multiple allegations from fellow chefs and fans. The food blogger — who has more than 1 million…
A middle school drama teacher from Illinois has filed a lawsuit against Evanston/Skokie School District 65, claiming the teacher training materials and lessons about race and racism are discriminatory. Stacy Deemar, who is white and has been a teacher for 20 years, filed the suit in the U.S. District Court in Chicago on June 29, alleging policies and…
“Our church claims to have the issue of justice in its DNA,” Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson Jr said. “It will come up in sermons, it will come up in reports.” The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the United States’ oldest historically Black denomination, launched its General Conference on Tuesday with delegates expected to address racial…
“Just knew he’s ready,” Phoenix forward Mikal Bridges said. “He’s prepared his whole life for this moment and it shows out there on the court.” Chris Paul waited 16 years to get to the NBA Finals, bringing with him a team starving for its first championship. The setting was entirely new. The performance was same…
World Athletics had reportedly agreed to keep private that two 18-year-old Namibian sprinters had been barred from competing in the 400m race Namibia’s elite athletes and regular citizenry alike are fuming at World Athletics, the international governing body of track and field and other running sports, for reportedly breaching a confidentiality agreement. Abner Xoagub, president…
Backed by $20 million in donations, Hannah-Jones announced the establishment of the Center for Journalism and Democracy at Howard Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones used major philanthropic donors to build her future as a tenured professor at Howard University, just as other major donors sought to stymie the Pulitzer Prize-winning Black investigative reporter at the University of North…
Moïse was killed in an attack on his private residence early Wednesday, according to Haiti’s interim prime minister The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse drew shock and condemnation from leaders in Latin America, Europe and elsewhere on Wednesday, along with calls for calm and unity in Haiti. Moïse was killed in an attack on his private residence early…
