From Fruitvale Station to Black Panther, filmmaker Ryan Coogler is known for using his artistry as a vessel to tell powerful stories that convey poignant messages and the Oakland native will continue to expand his imprint in the realm of entertainment through a new partnership. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coogler has inked a multi-year…
Angela Simmons loves the body she works hard to maintain. The “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” star proved just that with her Feb. 4 Instagram post. The reality star recently uploaded two breathtakingly beautiful photos of herself sitting on what appeared to be a boat. The 33-year-old was spotted wearing a one-piece seafoam green bathing suit,…
A major challenge for Black small business owners applying for PPP was navigating the lengthy application process On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen participated in a virtual roundtable with Black business leaders from around the country to discuss how the Biden administration’s Rescue Plan could help Black small business owners recover…
‘If you want to help marginalized communities, here is an opportunity’ Virginia is on track to become the first Southern state to legalize marijuana, indicating how much things are changing in the state where Democrats have risen to power in recent years. On Friday, the state’s General Assembly voted 55-42 in favor of the move…
‘Unfortunately U.S. history for African Americans is a story of loss. It’s a story of trauma,’ Tracy Smith said In the first year after Texas High schools began offering African American studies courses, many high school teachers like Tracy Smith are seeing a gap in information. For instance, there is a lack of focus on…
Spinks was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017 Leon Spinks — former undisputed heavyweight boxing champ who defeated Muhammad Ali in 1978 — has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. According to TMZ, Spinks passed away Friday evening at the age of 67 after courageously battling prostate cancer for five years. At his…
Production on the VH1 reality show “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” has halted amid severe sexual exploitation allegations against its lead stars, rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris. A spokesperson for MTV Entertainment issued a statement on Friday, Feb. 5: “We are aware of the allegations, and while they are not connected to our…
Black workers reported an increase in sexual harassment A recent report shows that Black workers in the restaurant industry received less tips than other racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to CNBC, nearly 90 percent of Black workers said that their tips declined by 50 percent or more. Overall, 78 percent of workers said…
Officials at a Utah charter school said ‘few families’ asked that their children be excluded from the Black History Month curriculum A charter school in northern Utah is allowing parents to opt students out of its Black History Month curriculum and the decision has sparked a debate. Micah Hirokawa, director of Maria Montessori Academy said…
Greene promoted claims that deadly mass shootings across the country were staged Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has gained a reputation for her loyalty to former President Donald Trump. Greene has continuously encouraged false pro-Trump conspiracy theories and most recently, she liked social media posts that aligned with far-right extremist ideologies. According to Newsweek, Greene…
