The City of Berkeley recently passed its first phase of Berkeley Reparations, an initiative spearheaded by local lawmakers to address the legacy of slavery and systematic oppression in the United States. Photo by Taylor Brandon on Unsplash California became part of the United States in 1850, as a free state. And although Black Americans were never slaves within…
A judge ruled that masks no longer need to be worn on planes, trains, and in travel hubs, but the federal government disagrees The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs, officials said Wednesday. The notice…
Flood and extreme weather raise concerns for the future of wildlife on the continent Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts. Africa has already faced several climate-related…
Comedian Arsenio Hall is returning for a limited series on Netflix called “Arsenio! Live From Netflix is a Joke Fest.” Hall made the announcement in a video shared on his Instagram page on April 19. “Oh. Big news everyone! The bark is coming back,” said Hall, referring to the “woof, woof, woof” chant his audience…
Nearly eight decades later and Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside are still going strong An Arkansas couple married for 82 years has made history for being the longest-married couple in the state. As reported by Arkansas Online, Cleovis Whiteside, 100, and Arwilda Whiteside, 96, met as kids at church. They tied the knot on July…
“The president’s endorsement would be huge,” said a member of the Drug Policy Alliance, adding, “I hope he comes to his senses and realizes that this is a civil rights issue.” Advocates are championing the latest efforts in Congress to legalize cannabis and deschedule it from the list of federal controlled substances, as they argue…
Aariel Maynor pleaded guilty last month to fatally shooting the philanthropist during a December home invasion. Aariel Maynor, the man convicted in the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, was sentenced to 190 years in prison on Tuesday. The man pleaded guilty to the death of the philanthropist. The wife of legendary music and entertainment mogul…
A$AP Rocky was met by the police when he landed at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning following a vacation with Rihanna. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Myers, was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, according to ET. After speaking with the Los Angeles Police Department, the outlet confirmed that Rocky’s…
The reality TV star shared an exclusive statement to Bravo, announcing the end of their marriage after almost eight years Things are changing in Potomac. After eight years, Ashley Darby, an “OG” of The Real Housewives of Potomac, has announced she and her husband, Michael Darby are separating. The reality TV star went directly to…
The average wedding in the U.S. costs nearly $30,000 A newlywed couple in Los Angeles went viral for their budget wedding and $47 bridal gown. On Good Morning America, Kiara and Joel Brokenbrough explained how they were able to pull off their big day for just $500. Meanwhile, the average wedding in the U.S. costs…
