Source: FatCamera / Getty Rooted in historic systemic inequities, the ever-widening racial wealth gap has been a longstanding issue within the United States. Florida Memorial University and the Institute of Black Wealth have joined forces to move the needle forward in eradicating the economic disparities that disproportionately impact disenfranchised communities. Research conducted by the…
Comedian Earthquake is promoting his new Netflix special, “Chappelle’s Home Team – Earthquake: Legendary,” and last week he stopped by to kick it with a couple of his favorite funny girls on the daytime talk show, “The Talk” on CBS as guest host. While chatting with fellow comedians Kym Whitley (sitting in as a guest…
Natasha Adair spent the past five seasons at Delaware. Arizona State has hired Natasha Adair as its next women’s basketball coach. The school announced Sunday the former Delaware coach will replace Charli Turner Thorne, who retired earlier this month after 25 years leading the Sun Devils. Natasha Adair will be the new women’s basketball coach…
Source: Erik McGregor / Getty Two years after the Covid-19 pandemic suddenly left an estimated 14.6 million Americans without employer-sponsored health insurance due to economic shutdowns and layoffs, the House Oversight Committee next week will hold the first hearing since the pandemic began on Medicare for All, with witnesses expected to testify on numerous ways the public…
A former Ku Klux Klan leader who qualified for office is no longer eligible to run, according to reports. Chester Doles said his affidavit to run for a commissioner of a north Georgia county was approved in early March. CBS 46 reports that the Georgia Republican Party flagged his application because of his criminal record….
Will Smith, Venus and Serena and even Beyoncé are set to stun at the biggest night in cinema The 94th Annual Academy Awards are finally upon us and we’ve got some high hopes for the show, produced by Will Packer and Shayla Cowan, marking the first time the Oscars will be helmed by an all-Black…
They call him King James for a reason. Sure, LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players that ever lived and has transitioned his skill set into the entertainment world, succeeding as a mogul in that space. However, he wears the crown because he treats his queen (and the love of his life) accordingly. …
“MJ” musical, capturing Jackson’s life, to kick off in Chicago in July 2023 The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson is going to moonwalk across America next year. MJ, packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others, plans to hit 17 major cities over two years starting in 2023. It…
Limited edition sneaker designs autographed by Abloh receive offers upwards of $10,000 Two rare pairs of sneakers designed and signed by the late visionary Virgil Alboh are up for auction at Sotheby’s and bids have already soared well past original estimates of $10,000. As reported by TMZ, among the prized collectibles featured in the auction…
Elvi Gray-Jackson thus far was the sole Democrat to file to challenge Republican Lisa Murkowski Democrat Elvi Gray-Jackson said Friday that she is ending her run for U.S. Senate in Alaska and instead will seek reelection to the state Senate. Gray-Jackson, in a statement released by her campaign, said that as first-quarter fundraising concludes “and…
