John Lewis led the annual events from 1998 to 2020 Nearly 20 members of Congress began an annual pilgrimage through Alabama’s civil rights sites Friday without the person who inspired so many to attend in past years: the late Rep. John Lewis. From 1998 to 2020, Lewis led the events, organized by the Washington-based Faith &…
Sheryl Lee Ralph claimed during her March 4 appearance on “The View” the rejections she faced in Hollywood early in her career following the success of “Dreamgirls.” The actress starred in the Broadway rendition of the musical in 1982 alongside Jennifer Holliday and Loretta Devine. “Dreamgirls,” which became an instant hit, went on to win…
Eric DeValkenaere was convicted of second-degree involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action in the 2019 death of Cameron Lamb A former Kansas City police detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for fatally shooting a Black man who was backing a pickup truck into a garage, but he will remain free on bond…
EXCLUSIVE: Much of the challenges hinge on the financial requirements to operate businesses tied to marijuana and succeed in pilot programs for hemp. Black participation in the cannabis industry has been focused on two main issues — restorative justice programming and legalization. But Black business owners say underrepresentation in the space is more complicated. Much…
“Everybody got justice for 2020 but in Kentucky we can’t even get wanton endangerment charges,” activist Tyra Walker says The acquittal of an ex-Louisville police officer tied to the botched drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death is stirring the frustrations of her family and protesters who marched for months in her name. Taylor’s mother, Tamika…
Vice President Kamala Harris to speak at 57th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” as voting rights legislation remains in limbo Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Alabama on Sunday as the nation marks a defining moment in the fight for the right to vote, a trip that comes as congressional efforts to restore the landmark 1965…
OPINION: Efforts by President Biden, Vice President Harris and Attorney General Garland to oppose racism aimed at Black Americans follow in the footsteps of past Democratic administrations. Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit Sunday to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the “Bloody Sunday” civil rights march is a reminder that the struggle for…
Writer and anti-domestic violence activist Sil Lai Abrams on the dangers of giving passes to gifted men. Depending on who you ask, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, now simply “Ye,” could be considered abusive or a genius. Or, as he says, a “jeen-yuhs.” Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella With regard to the…
Food insecurity has plagued countries across the world and The Weeknd is stepping up to support vulnerable communities in need. The Grammy Award-winning music artist—whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye—has joined forces with the United Nations World Food Programme for a new initiative centered on combating global hunger. @WFP is honoured to partner with…
Source: Christian Petersen / Getty News broke Saturday morning that Russian customs officials detained WNBA star Brittney Griner sometime in February. Russian authorities claim Griner was detained at an airport near Moscow for having an illegal substance in her luggage. According to the New York Times, Griner was detained after the Russian Federal Customs…
