In some regions of the U.S. with large non-white populations, Black homeownership is higher, but that isn’t always the case. For example, New York City has a large minority population, but the Big Apple has the second lowest non-white homeownership rate in the U.S. at just 33.1 percent. North Dakota, with a non-white homeownership rate of 31.6…
Every February we come together to celebrate Black History Month. It’s a time to reflect and celebrate the legacy and contributions of Black people in America. During the short month, we recognize Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers who have helped pave the way for our leaders today. Even though we have a dedicated month, celebrating…
Mayor Joe Ganim said Sunday he was “extremely disappointed with the leadership of the Bridgeport Police Department.” The detective first involved with the investigation into the death of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields has been suspended. The Bridgeport, Connecticut, officer was investigated after the woman’s family said they were not notified of the death of their loved…
Former 2019 Miss USA winner and “Extra” news correspondent Cheslie Kryst has died, her family confirmed. She was 30 years old. According to a statement from authorities obtained by the New York Post, Kryst died on Sunday, Jan. 30, after jumping from a 60-story building at 350 W. 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York,…
Young, the 23-year-old guard, has been averaging 27.7 points and 9.3 assists per game on career-best efficiency. For the second time in his career, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young was named to the NBA All-Star squad. Joining Young as the Eastern Conference guards are DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls, along with Brooklyn Nets’…
Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Ten years ago, if someone told me a potential presidential candidate promised that if he were elected he would pardon violent criminals who committed a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, I would have said that person was out of their mind—but if said someone told me the terrorists were white…
Imunique Triplett, 17, says she didn’t think it was possible to get a college degree before graduating high school, but that’s what happened as she entered her final semester in high school as a senior. Triplett is one of the first to complete the nursing track as part of the M-Cubed College Connections program in…
The plea deal on federal hate crime charges means Arbery’s killers will serve decades in better prison conditions. The family of Ahmaud Arbery — who was murdered by Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory — is reportedly devastated by the federal plea agreement reached this week for the two men. Their accomplice, William “Roddie” Bryan,…
Comedian Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey are living their best life, and over the last week have been chilling on the ocean, enjoying their each other’s company on vacation as they celebrate his 65th birthday. The two have spent the last week documenting the couple’s luxurious getaway on Instagram and showing us that Mr. Hightower got…
Albany State, Bethune-Cookman, Bowie State, Delaware State, Howard and Southern universities all reportedly received Monday morning bomb threats. Police and security personnel at some of the nation’s top HBCUs are investigating a series of Monday morning bomb threats, according to multiple sources. Albany State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Bowie State University, Delaware State University, Howard University…
