“There is more for all of us to do to stem the tide of complacency and call for higher levels of justice for all people.” Amalgamated Bank has become the first major American bank to support and endorse the creation of a federal commission to develop reparations proposals for African Americans. The legislation, HR 40…
Samiah Downing died in 2012 after daily beatings, torture and dehydration under the care of Ronald Greer and Bianca Stanch. Nearly 10 years after the death of a four-year-old child, her father and his girlfriend have been sentenced to 32 years in prison for killing her. Samiah Downing died in 2012 after daily beatings, torture…
Savannah James took Instagram by storm on March 16 after uploading a boomerang — a mini-video that loops back and forth — on her Instagram Story of her 6-year-old daughter Zhuri James’ waist-length hair before cutting her split ends. The mother of three captioned the clip “Spring trim time.” Savannah also informed fans that she would be revealing…
Eddie Murphy has garnered many accomplishments over his lifetime, including being an award-winning actor and revered comedian. However, his most significant achievement might be fathering ten children ranging from ages 2 to 31. During a recent interview with British newspaper Mirror, the “Coming to America” star opened up about fatherhood and the pride he holds for…
A Black woman says she experienced racism when her request to withdraw money from her business account at a TD Bank in Connecticut was denied. Businesswoman Gwen Samuel told Fox 61 a bank teller told her she didn’t “feel comfortable” giving her the money. Samuel, founder of the Connecticut Parents Union, an educational advocacy group,…
Vivica A. Fox finally buried the hatchet with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Kenya Moore during the actress’s virtual appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” Fox was a featured guest alongside “Married to Medicine” star Dr. Simone Whitmore on March 14. In the clip, Cohen shares a throwback video from earlier this year of Moore apologizing to Fox for…
“We have an obligation to investigate any claim of sexual harassment.” The office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is opening its own investigation into an allegation that he groped a female aide at the governor’s mansion. The Albany Times Union reports that the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations will inquire into the complaint. “We…
In her own photos, Bryant named names: Deputies Joey Cruz, Rafael Mejia, Michael Russell and Raul Versales. Vanessa Bryant shared documents from the lawsuit she filed against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department just days after a judge ruled in her favor. Bryant sued the department after four deputies shared photos of the grim scene…
Anyone who keeps up with Ray J and Princess Love’s relationship knows that their marriage has had its ups and major downs. In a recent episode of “Love and Hip Hop: Family Reunion,” Ray J and castmate Scrappy open up to each other about their marital issues. While Ray J details the troubles between him…
Becoming a parent has its effect on people, and for “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star Charmaine Bey, it’s pushed her to leave behind her negative ways for good. After welcoming her daughter Nola Glenda Bey with her husband Neek Bey, dealing with her mother Glenda Walker’s passing and a global pandemic, Charmaine revealed she has made…
