Gwinnett County Public Schools in Gwinnett County, a suburb of Atlanta, is acknowledging a racial disparity in how it disciplines its Black students compared to other racial groups, as outlined in an AJC report. Marlyn Tillman lives in Gwinnett County and says her son was impacted by the school district dating back to 2001 when…
Nigerian students, who just got evacuated from Ukraine amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, disembark from a chartered plane after landing at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Abuja, Nigeria on March 4, 2022. | Source: KOLA SULAIMON / Getty For Black immigrants, Black History Month was grueling. It was riddled with the usual myriad…
Two Black Democratic lawmakers among plaintiffs alleging new district boundaries weaken Black voting strength. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit was filed Monday challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House district lines, claiming the new boundaries violate Black voters’ rights and weaken their influence by splitting the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The…
Snoop Dogg’s recent acquisition of the iconic West Cost label Death Row Records may have to go on without the eighth hip-hop wonder of the world after Dr. Dre’s attorney cleared up a bit of confusion surrounding who actually owned the Grammy Award-winning producer’s classic debut solo album “The Chronic.” Lines appeared to have gotten…
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘s statement said there is no evidence inside information was used, that any game was compromised or that coaches, players or staff were aware of Ridley’s betting activity. ATLANTA (AP) — For endangering the integrity of the sport by betting on games, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended…
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with fans following Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. | Source: Christian Petersen / Getty WNBA star Brittney Griner is being detained in Russia as the country rages war against Ukraine. Although it’s unclear as to when…
Source: Michael Ciaglo / Getty Denver police officers aren’t the only ones alleged to use excessive force and brutal tactics during 2020 racial justice protests, but a trial challenging the city’s police practices and procedures is underway. Per the ACLU of Colorado, the trial is thought to be the first in the country to challenge…
Reginae Carter took to Instagram on March 5, to flaunt her twerking abilities as she attended the bridal shower for her mother, Toya Johnson. Johnson is currently engaged to sports manager Robert “Red” Rushing. In the post, Carter, who wore a ruffled cut-out red dress donned with white-and-black polka dot heels, was seen twerking to…
Rihanna has been slaying her maternity looks since announcing in February that she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend: rapper and model A$AP Rocky. Since the big announcement, the Fenty beauty boss has delivered several glamorous looks, including one that caught the eyes of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. In an Instagram post on…
A group of international human and civil rights lawyers has joined together to file an appeal to the United Nations on behalf of Black people living in Ukraine, currently experiencing race-based discrimination as they attempt to flee the Russian invasion. A retired United States Navy judge advocate general’s corps captain, one of the highest-ranking uniformed…
