Source: Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty A vigil was being planned on Monday to offer prayers and demand justice for the shooting of a Black Lives Matter activist in London over the weekend. Sasha Johnson, who is also a leader within the Taking the Initiative organization, was hospitalized after being shot in the head early…
A Black man who was shot three time outside of a restaurant in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, last week believes his assailant, who is Arab, was upset because the Black man called him out for appropriating Black culture. “I exiled him from Black culture,” 48-year-old Sean Brown told the Union Leader. “I told him ‘You’ll…
“We’re making meaningful progress, and I’m committed,” Sen. Cory Booker said about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Senator Cory Booker said on CNN’s State of the Union that he is optimistic the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will pass in Congress. However, it will not be in time for tomorrow’s anniversary of…
Former Atlanta Hawks NBA star Dominique Wilkins is calling out an Atlanta restaurant after he claims he was discriminated against. On Saturday, May 22, he posted a photo of a French bistro called Le Bilboquet along with a statement detailing his recent experience with them. He said, “In my many years in the world, I’ve…
The global health crisis has exacerbated financial woes for many individuals and Delaware State University is on a mission to ensure the school’s recent graduates aren’t burdened by the weight of debt. According to People, the Dover-based HBCU recently announced it would eliminate the student loan debt for students who were significantly impacted by the…
The BBMA performance marked the world television debut of their latest single, ‘Kiss Me More’ Performing their new hit single for the first time, Doja Cat and SZA took the Billboard Music Awards stage to thrilling new heights on Sunday. After a record-breaking 2020, Doja Cat doesn’t seem to have plans of stopping anytime soon….
The ‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ rapper dedicated the award to his family and peers, as well as his son In a stirring speech, rapper Drake accepted the Artist of the Decade Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards with his 3-year-old son, Adonis. Just a little over 10 years ago, Drake dropped his debut album,…
The 27-year-old BLM activist is in critical condition Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is reportedly in critical condition after she was shot in the head. According to The Guardian, Johnson’s affiliated group, Taking the Initiative party, announced the news on social media on Sunday. On the group’s official Facebook page, the party explained that the…
After his highly publicized Grammys snubs, The Weeknd swept the 2021 BBMAs The 2021 Billboard Music Awards aired Sunday night on NBC, and captivated viewers with plenty of stars, emotional speeches and exciting musical performances. Airing from Los Angeles, the 2021 Billboard Music Awards celebrated the best of music from the past year. Host Nick…
In the midst of the social justice uprising following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, several athletes launched initiatives at the intersection of sports and activism, including NBA player Jrue Holiday. According to the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks star is furthering his efforts to support small Black-owned businesses and nonprofits throughout…
