Joyce Watkins is the first Black woman to be exonerated in Tennessee history A 74-year-old Nashville woman and her late boyfriend have been exonerated for the rape and murder of her great-niece after she served nearly 30 years behind bars. According to court documents, Joyce Watkins and Charlie Dunn were convicted of first-degree murder and…
The legacy of New Jersey’s first African-American firefighter, Thomas Gerald Taylor, has grown richer as his grandson celebrates his own career milestone as a firefighter. Dwayne Taylor, whose father was also a firefighter, was among six minority firefighters — four Hispanic and two African-American— who were promoted to either battalion chief or captain, along with…
Legendary hockey player Willie O’Ree—the first Black player in the NHL—played a transformative role in shaping the sport and he will be honored for his contributions in a major way. The 86-year-old trailblazer will have his jersey retired by the Boston Bruins, the Denver Channel reported. The Boston Bruins are set to honor Willie O’Ree,…
Supporters wearing “Blacks For Trump” merchandise have appeared at various rallies held by the former president The phrase “Blacks For Trump” climbed the ranks of Twitter trends Sunday after multiple people in t-shirts bearing the words were visible in the crowd at a Saturday evening rally for the former president in Arizona. Early origins of…
Rapper Meek Mill, 76ers owner Michael Rubin and comedian Kevin Hart have partnered to donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools. The funds will be donated for the 2022-2023 school year. Meek Mill (l), Kevin Hart (c) and Michael Rubin (r) partnered to donate $15 million to undeserved Philadelphia schools. (Photo: @kevinhart4real/ Instagram) The trio didn’t…
Throughout his entire career actor Don Cheadle has used his artistry to bring powerful narratives to life on screen and for his next act, he’ll do so from the producer’s chair. According to Variety, he’s creating a series about Wall Street’s first Black millionaire. HBO Max to Develop Series About ‘Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire,’…
Gabrielle Union‘s hair became a topic of conversation on Thursday, Jan. 13, after the actress showcased the significant amount of growth she experienced since her big chop last year. In the natural hair community, the term big chop means cutting off relaxed or chemically processed hair to reveal the natural texture. Gabrielle Union’s fans rave…
Whether it’s through her television and film projects or social impact initiatives designed to support Black-owned businesses, producer and actress Issa Rae has continually used her platform to amplify the importance of representation. Her latest project will be centered on supporting independent music artists and diversifying the music industry, Billboard reported. .@IssaRae‘s Raedio label is…
“HONK IF YOU HATE N*GGERS,” the sign read on Saturday in Sumter, South Carolina Police are on a search in South Carolina for the person who tampered with an electronic road sign, changing its text to display a racial slur. The text on the sign, set up in the city of Sumter, was altered to…
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty As the Senate prepares for a showdown over the filibuster and passing needed voting rights reform, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son has just one question for Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, “Can you hear us? End the filibuster and give us the ballot!” Martin Luther King III joined Arizona residents and…
