USC’s JuJu Watkins speaks during the Big Ten women’s NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Southern California’s sensational sophomore has a chance to grab the torch that Caitlin Clark carried the past few years as the standard bearer for women’s college basketball. ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) —…
Source: BFG Images / Getty Upon arriving at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting, I was struck by the urgency driving every part of the agenda. The focus was clear: sharing and replicating what works. In the very first panel, there was a lively discussion about de-risking capital with donor dollars to scale development…
Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton did not allow New York City’s embattled government leadership to deter him from celebrating at the 2024 National Action Network (NAN) Triumph Awards. The NAN ceremony honored “cultural icons” Gladys Knight, Robert De Niro, Jazz at Lincoln Center director Wynton Marsalis, and philanthropist Carolyn “Cookie” Mason for using…
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris poses for a photo as she helps distribute food with the American Red Cross at the Henry Brigham Community Center in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden were seeking to demonstrate commitment and competence in helping devastated…
It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes both fiction and nonfiction, spanning multiple genres, so you’re bound to find your next favorite book on this list. ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’…
A DOJ lectern is shown at a press conference at the Department of Justice on April 18, 2019, in Washington, D.C. | Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Dozens of members of a violent white supremacist street gang in California were hit with federal indictments for their alleged roles in criminal enterprises under the Racketeer Influenced…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks while surrounded by faith leaders and other supporters during a rally and prayer vigil on the steps of City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The five-count indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams has prompted loud calls for his resignation from Black New…
Quanishia Gibson, owner of private practice With Therapy LLC, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss navigating challenging family members. Quanishia Gibson, a licensed therapist and the owner of private practice With Therapy LLC, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss tips to help navigate challenging family members. Gibson’s private practice focuses on building healthy…
The first Michigan State Police officer who confronted Dakarai Larriett during a traffic stop earlier this year accused the 42-year-old Black man of being drunk, claiming he smelled like alcohol, specifically something “fruity.” The second cop was convinced Larriett was under the influence of marijuana and medication – an indication he never smelled alcohol –…
One name you might not expect to be at one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-night parties is two-time Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington. A new report is now claiming that the entertainer who has worked in Hollywood for five decades, was spotted with his wife Pauletta Washington at one of the “Act Bad” rapper’s wild…
