Judge Audrey Moorehead decided there is no probable cause to hold Riser in custody Former Dallas police officer Bryan Riser has been released after authorities took him into custody late this winter. theGrio reported Riser was arrested on March 4 on two counts of capital murder after a man told investigators that he kidnapped and killed two people…
The actress recently won an AAFCA award for her role in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback are set to adapt the actress’ one-woman play, Subverted. Read More: Jamie Foxx, Dominique Fishback shine in new Netflix thriller ‘Project Power’ Originally conceived as Fishback’s honors thesis at Pace University, Subverted is set…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Justin Fairfax, Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor took a page out of Clarence Thomas‘ book during the state’s televised gubernatorial debate on Tuesday. During a question regarding policing in the southern state, Fairfax began pontificating on the historical ramifications of systemic racism, which often leads to state sanctioned violence. “The murder…
The singer was known for his stirring renditions of ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Everybody’s Free’ Quindon Tarver, a child singer, famed for his performance in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, has passed away at 38. The Dallas Morning News confirmed the tragic news of Tarver’s passing earlier this week. Tarver’s uncle, Kevin Tarver, confirmed to…
Celebrity PR boss and journalist Abesi Manyando is using her way with words to help educate the youth about the importance of knowing their history, along with other important life lessons, in her adorable and educational children’s book “Jarvais Po (The Secret Adventures of a Potato).” Manyando’s company, Abesi PR & Marketing, has worked with…
“I didn’t really look at the details, because if you see something and it says a million dollars you’re going to rationalize why that makes sense,” said Gorman Amanda Gorman believes all money isn’t good money. Read More: Amanda Gorman says speech impediment ‘greatest strength’ during Oprah sit down The young poet laureate revealed in…
OPINION: Legal analyst Midwin Charles was one of only few Black female attorneys on television — making her passing that much more felt We lost a great Black woman’s voice this week with the death of longtime MSNBC legal analyst (and former Court TV analyst), political pundit, attorney Midwin Charles. I have known Midwin for…
Through colorful tales and personal anecdotes, hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor illustrate the joys and challenges of being raised by Black parents Whether back in the day or in today’s current climate, Black parenthood can be incredibly taxing. As much as our children are front and center, it takes a community to raise…
Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of Virginia said during a Democratic gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, April 6, that he was given “no due process” after being accused of sexual misconduct in 2019. He also claimed he was treated like George Floyd and Emmett Till as those around him “assumed my guilt.” “I was falsely accused in…
Amanda Gorman’s life has changed immensely since delivering a powerful performance at the January inauguration of President Joe Biden and in an interview with Vogue, the 23-year-old revealed that she turned down $17 million in endorsements because they didn’t create the kind of content she aligned with. “I didn’t really look at the details because…
