Two Los Angeles police officers were dispatched to a Hollywood duplex in 2019 to find a man who violated his ex-girlfriend’s restraining order. They weren’t sure who they were looking for and had no description of the suspect. Yet as they approached the complainant’s home, they spotted a a Black music producer named Antone Austin…
The heightened strain on understaffed counselors in poor districts during the pandemic could worsen inequities in America’s schools To help her students keep up with school this year, counselor Nadia Pearce has tried it all. She reminds them of goals they had before the pandemic, for college or a career. She calls parents and goes…
Author Deborah D. Douglas explores history, landmarks and watershed moments for Black rights in ‘Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail’ traveler’s guide From the port where enslaved Africans entered America to the home where Medgar Evers was murdered, a new guidebook helps readers explore for themselves the history, the landmarks and the watershed moments of the…
E.J. Liddell spoke out on Twitter on racist, homophobic and threatening insults he received after his team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament Ohio State officials have reached out to police about threatening and insulting social media messages sophomore E.J. Liddell received following the Buckeyes’ NCAA Tournament loss on Friday. Ohio State associate athletic director…
In an audio recording obtained by The Associated Press, the Texas senator resorts to demagoguery to push back on expanding voting rights As a new bill aimed at expanding voting rights reaches the Senate floor, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is determined to rally fellow Republicans to block it. According to The Associated Press, Cruz…
Demonstrators demand justice and denounce racism, xenophobia and misogyny A diverse crowd gathered Saturday near the Georgia state Capitol to demand justice for the victims of recent shootings at massage businesses and to denounce racism, xenophobia and misogyny. Hundreds of people of all ages and varied racial and ethnic backgrounds gathered in Liberty Plaza in…
Keyshia Cole has shocked her fans after she revealed what the best part of her last relationship was. On March 18, she wrote on her Instagram Story, “I wish I had a man, to rub my foot! That was the best part of my last relationship.” Later in the day, she uploaded a photo of…
Time sure does fly! Porsha Williams‘ baby girl Pilar Jhena’ Mckinley will soon be a 2-year-old, and her mommy appears to be hopeful about her next stage in life. On Friday, March 19, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star uploaded an adorable video of little PJ rocking an adorable white “Baby Shark” hoodie and pink bottoms. Porsha…
James, 36, screamed out in agony after Hawks forward Solomon Hill smashed into James’ right ankle while attempting to steal the ball LeBron James is out of the game for the Los Angeles Lakers following a painful ankle injury during Saturday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts…
Quavo‘s sister Kashara Marshall and Saweetie‘s aunt Whitney Harp argued on social media on March 20, one day after the rappers confirmed their breakup. Marshall threw shots at Harp after she said she would reveal unknown personal details following Marshall’s initial response to clear Quavo’s name. People have been bashing Quavo after he was accused…
