EXCLUSIVE: Proponents for H.R. 40 — legislation that would allow a commission to study the impact of slavery — say time is of the essence to finally address reparations for African descendants. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the disparities that the Black Community has faced for some time, including the gap within education, homeownership and healthcare….
OPINION: Women players have been treated like second-class athletes ever since they started competing in earnest. If owners want to make it better for them by chartering flights, they should be allowed to do so. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on…
Singer Keyshia Cole recounted during an episode of “Uncensored” on March 6, the particular event that caused the dismantling of her friendship with rapper Eve. “Uncensored,” which airs Sundays on TV One, is a documentary series that gives fans an intimate look at celebrities’ lives. The show first premiered in 2018. Keyshia Cole revealed during an episode…
Marcus Bullock hopes his app, Flikshop, will also educate former inmates and help them make a positive impact in their communities. A formerly incarcerated man has created an app that aims to keep inmates connected with their family members outside of prison. Marcus Bullock of Maryland hopes his app, Flikshop, will also help educate incarcerated…
Larry Scirotto. | Source: @ChiefScirotto / Twitter.com/ChiefScirotto A now-former police chief in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was fired after just six months on the job because he pledged to diversify the police department and because he apparently forgot that when white people even hear the word “diversity,” they tend to blow a gasket because they always…
“Let me be very clear, Brittney Griner is a United States citizen. She was a guest in Russia … I will be demanding her release,” said the congresswoman. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has called on the Russian government to release WNBA star Brittney Griner from custody. The 72-year-old congresswoman represents Griner’s hometown of Houston…
Veteran Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson’s career spans over five decades and includes several films and iconic characters–ranging from a local Brooklyn DJ in Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” or a high school basketball coach determined to show his players a brighter future in “Coach Carter.” While it may be no surprise why he’s…
Samantha Markle asserts that the Dutchess of Sussex gave “false and malicious statements” to Oprah Winfrey last year. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is being sued for defamation by her half-sister, who claims that she lied about having a difficult childhood. Samantha Markle is claiming that her half-sister made “false and malicious statements” during…
Designer Brands Inc., the parent company of Designer Shoe Warehouse, has made a $2 million investment to invest in what reportedly is billed as the country’s first Black-owned footwear factory. Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Designer Brands, which is also launching an exclusive distribution partnership to sell products created in the factory in its…
(From L-R) Attorney Jennifer Bonjean, Bill Cosby and spokesperson Andrew Wyatt speak outside of Bill Cosby’s home on June 30, 2021, in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. | Source: Michael Abbott / Getty Bill Cosby is claiming “victory” after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that has effectively brought an end to the sexual assault…
