Death row inmates in South Carolina can choose firing squad, electric chair or lethal injection as a preferred mode of execution South Carolina has given the greenlight to firing-squad executions, a method codified into state law last year after a decade-long pause in carrying out death sentences because of the state’s inability to procure lethal injection drugs….
The family of a man who died while being detained by police is calling for authorities to release video footage of the incident. Authorities said Terence Caffey “went into medical distress” while in custody and was taken to the hospital, where he died. His family and attorneys said they saw footage from the arrest, and…
Actress Tia Mowry opened up to share with her followers her reproductive health journey on social media. By candidly talking about her challenges to get pregnant, the “Sister Sister” star inspired others to come forth with their own testimonies about fertility struggles. Mowry, who has been married to her husband Cory Hardrict in 2008, took…
New York-bred singer Ashanti is making her mark in the tech industry. She recently joined forces with EQ Exchange, becoming the first Black woman music artist to be the co-founder of a Web3 platform. .@ashanti has announced a new partnership with a woman-owned Web3 company.https://t.co/6c7TTfm57G — Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) March 16, 2022 EQ Exchange’s mission is rooted…
Black women entrepreneurs are using their businesses as vessels to drive change within their local communities. Amongst those impactful founders is Forty Acres Fresh Market creator and CEO Elizabeth Abunaw who recently received a multi-million dollar grant from the city of Chicago to advance her business. Founder of Black-Owned Grocery Store in Chicago Receives $2.5M…
Figure skating is the oldest Winter Olympic sport and one of the most-watched competitions during the global quadrennial event, however, despite its popularity representation has historically been missing on the ice. Two Detroit entrepreneurs are on a mission to change the narrative surrounding diversity within the sport through the creation of a new skating club,…
“Stay out of the way, be on time and keep your mouth shut,” is what Republican Tom Korologos says he has told hundreds of nominees for executive branch and judicial positions. WASHINGTON (AP) — Keep a smile on your face. Don’t talk too much. Avoid the news media. It’s advice Supreme Court nominees have heard…
Ernest Simon Jr. alleges he was pulled over for his race after a company-rented van was incorrectly linked to a stolen vehicle A Black crew member of the popular television show Grey’s Anatomy has filed a $20 million suit against the city of Los Angeles and police officers over a traffic stop that he claims…
Ashanti turned heads on March 16 with her multi-colored ensemble following her appearance at a South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas. According to its website, SXSW is an annual function that celebrates the “convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.” The event also holds conferences and festivals. Ashanti’s fans were marveling over the star’s…
The Green Bay Packers traded disgruntled star wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for their first-and-second-round picks in April’s 2022 we NFL draft. Adams immediately agreed to the long-term extension he was seeking with the Packers. Davante Adams (Wiki Commons) The former Fresno State Bulldog signed a five-year and $141.25 million deal, putting his…
