Vanessa Williams earned her place in the history books when she was the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America in 1983. While it was a watershed moment for beauty pageants, and a pivotal moment in her life, Williams’ race was instantly a hot-button topic that everyone had an opinion about. “I…
‘So, what we’re trying to do is talk about restorative justice as lawyers — try to pursue relentless justice,’ Attorney Ray Hamlin says Lawyers representing Malcolm X‘s estate are requesting his case be reopened in light of new evidence that may reveal that the New York Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation conspired to…
Quality time alone between rappers Remy Ma and Papoose hasn’t been the same since the arrival of their daughter Reminisce MacKenzie, or better known as “The Golden Child,” and the “All the Way Up” MC has had enough! On Tuesday, February 16, the New York native took to her Instagram page, where she uploaded an adorable video…
Source: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images / Getty UPDATED: 11:08 a.m. ET, Feb. 21, 2021 — Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. She would have turned 88 today. Simone is one of American music’s most-celebrated figures as well as a legendary icon of artistic expression and empowerment. Known as the “High…
Health officials are hoping Black religious leaders will serve as community influencers to overcome a persistent vaccine reluctance in the Black community Stately and deliberate, with a distinctive white streak in his black hair, the Rev. Wallace Charles Smith started his Valentine’s Day sermon at Shiloh Baptist Church by talking about love and vaccinations. “That’s what…
Florida Democrats were quick to condemn DeSantis’ decision after the news was announced In honor of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would order flags in Florida to be flown at half-staff when Limbaugh’s body is laid to rest. Limbaugh, a Florida resident, died Wednesday after battling lung cancer. DeSantis called him…
‘Not only was I getting attacked from white folks saying she doesn’t represent us, but some Black folks [said], ‘Oh they only picked her cause she’s light-skinned and has light eyes,’” Williams says Vanessa Williams has had a career full of diversity and longevity, winning awards for both her chart-topping songs and albums, as well…
Of the around 70 deaths attributed to the snow, ice and frigid temperatures nationwide, more than a dozen were people who perished in homes that had lost their heat With the snow and ice clearing in Texas after days of unusually cold temperatures, bodies are being found of people who likely froze to death as they struggled…
The Boeing 777-200, headed from Denver to Honolulu with 231 passengers and 10 crew aboard, suffered a catastrophic failure in its right engine and flames erupted David Delucia was settling back into his airplane seat and starting to relax on his way to a long-awaited vacation when a huge explosion and flash of light interrupted…
Leroy Kennedy says he suffered a concussion, hand and wrist injuries, and received scarring to his head Leroy Kennedy is suing the city of Chicago after being allegedly attacked by two police officers during a false arrest. CNN reports that body camera footage from the arresting officers shows what happened during the attack. Kennedy’s legal…
