Bethune’s statue, by noted sculptor Nilda Comas, replaces one of a confederate general on display since 1922. One of Black America’s most prominent female figures in the movement for civil rights will be honored this month with a statue placed in the United States Capitol Building’s statuary hall. An 11-foot-tall statue of Mary McLeod Bethune…
Wendy Williams’ ex-husband and former executive producer on her eponymous Daytime Emmys-winning talk show, Kevin Hunter, says he has proof he played a more significant role on the series than suggested amid his $7 million lawsuit against the production company behind the show. The former employee claims he was wrongfully terminated from the talk show…
It’s hard for them to turn down that money despite safety concerns and politics in some of the nations where they play. Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter. With top players earning…
Documents dating back over 200 years have been recovered, revealing details about a historical court case of abolitionist Sojourner Truth fighting for the freedom of her enslaved son. Three quarter length portrait of civil rights activist Sojourner Truth wearing a shawl and seated in a chair, 1870. Note: Image has been digitally colorized using a…
Fans are still talking about last month’s epic Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime performance by Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar, with a special guest appearance by 50 Cent. It was the first time hip-hop was at the center of the show, which featured Snoop in what would be considered gang…
Youngkin replaced the word “equity” with “opportunity” in his top diversity officer’s job title Glenn Youngkin is sticking to his campaign promises and killing the word “equity” in Virginia. The Republican governor has removed that one word from education-related systems. Youngkin ran for governor, and won, on a platform that courted conservative voters inflamed by…
Lamar Jackson says bias against Black signal callers still exists Lamar Jackson won a Heisman Trophy while playing college football, and a most valuable player award in the pros — the ninth player ever to achieve those honors. Jackson, though, thinks he still has a lot to prove, and being Black has something to do…
On Sunday, California had the highest average price per gallon among U.S. states at $5.29. The price of regular gasoline broke $4 per gallon (3.8 liters) on average across the U.S. on Sunday for the first time since 2008. During the first full week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of regular gas rose by…
Source: GoFundMe / Francys Johnson After nearly two years behind bars, 23-year-old William “Marc” Wilson finally got to go home. While he was denied immunity from prosecution in connection with the June 2020 shooting death of Haley Hutcheson, Ogeechee Superior Court Judge Ronnie Thompson granted Wilson bond. Thompson set bail at $100,000 and ordered Wilson…
The gaming industry is projected to reach $545 billion by 2028, but it remains plagued by a lack of diversity. NBA player Dwight Howard, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise and Xbox are on a mission to change the narrative by empowering youth from underrepresented communities to chart paths in the space. Excited to have teamed…
