The Georgia Senate voted to erect a statue in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The vote, powered through by the Republican majority, did not resonate with all members of the legislative body, particularly Black senators who objected to the proposed effigy of the judge. Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has now…
The Academy Award nominations have been announced, and many people are disappointed that they weren’t on the list. Among those ranks are relatives of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. According to TMZ, Franklin’s family members are furious that Jennifer Hudson, who was hand-selected by the singer and producer, was snubbed for her role in the feature…
Source: Michael S. Schwartz / Getty The Rising Star Alexi Jo McCammond’s political reporting career began with a promising start. The busy news writer cut her teeth with big names in the media industry, freelancing for companies like Cosmopolitan and Bustle, where she later served as a news editor. However, 2017 was a career-defining moment…
An autopsy report found that actor Anthony “AJ” Johnson, best known for his role as Ezal in the ’90s cult classic “Friday,” died as a result of “chronic ethanol use,” with the manner of death being natural. The ruling comes nearly five months after the comedian died in September 2021. Johnson, who was 55 years…
Flores was considered a frontrunner for the position when he filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the NFL The Houston Texans hired a Black head coach, but that coach isn’t Brian Flores. The former Miami Dolphins coach says that he believes he would have gotten the job if not for the federal discrimination lawsuit he…
The hip-hop star wants an apology from the Gucci store managers Jim Jones put Gucci on blast after claiming he was racially profiled and disrespected by store management during a recent shopping spree. The Dipset star and Bronx native was accompanied by his crew who filmed their experience at several luxury stores, including Louis Vuitton…
The rapper and fashion mogul formerly known as Kanye West has been sparring with his estranged wife on social media At this point, it may take a miracle for Ye to repair his relationship with his estranged wife Kim Kardashian. On Wednesday, the determined dad and husband called on a higher power to step in…
“We don’t support federal funding, indirect or direct, for pipes,” said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki following a public statement from Biden officials debunking the claim. The Biden White House on Wednesday denied claims that it is funding the distribution of crack pipes to communities across the United States, clarifying that a multi-million dollar…
A new study explores how early intervention can prevent the debilitating disease. Black History Month is widely considered a time to reflect on and honor the past, but a silent epidemic is threatening that history and its purveyors. Photo: AdobeStock According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older African Americans are twice as likely as their white…
Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, aka “Beast Mode,” sat down for an interview on the latest episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” joining co-hosts Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor for a lively conversation touching on numerous topics from Lynch’s prolific career both on and off the field. NFL player Marshawn Lynch attends The Ultimate Fan Experience, Call Of…
