Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Getty A judge who is also a former U.S. attorney appointed by President Barack Obama has been named as the special prosecutor to investigate the white couple who menaced peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters by aiming guns at them in St. Louis last summer. Richard Callahan, the former U.S. Attorney…
The iconic singer/actor and activist was celebrated by a star-studded list of celebrities Legendary singer, songwriter and activist Harry Belafonte is having a virtual 94th birthday party event, with a guest list that features Jay-Z, Usher and more. Belafonte has made incredible contributions to the music industry, and it looks like the very same industry…
Another week has passed and it was full of our favorite celebrities enjoying the good times with birthdays, vacations, and spending time with loved ones. Does This Count as Thrifting? Tracee Ellis Ross, on the set of “Black-ish,” hopes to snag this adorable dress from the wardrobe department. Tracee Ellis Ross’ Instagram (@traceeellisross) Beauty and…
‘What I saw during my presidency was the talk of welfare queens and the talk of the undeserving poor and the backlash against affirmative action’ Throughout his presidential terms, it appeared that Barack Obama was opposed to reparations in America. Now, the former president is clarifying that he does believe reparations for Black Americans are ‘justified’ but…
Comedienne and actress Debra Wilson has had a successful career in the entertainment industry spanning nearly three decades. Still, she’s perhaps best known for being the longest-serving original cast member on the Fox sketch comedy series “MADtv.” Impersonating celebrities such as television host Oprah Winfrey and the late Whitney Houston, Wilson was also credited for…
A Baton Rouge police officer is under investigation after a video shared to social media on Sunday, Feb. 21, showed a Black child being pinned to the ground in a chokehold. As footage of the arrest sparked outrage and calls for reforms within the Baton Rouge Police Department, Chief of Police Murphy Paul promised to…
During the pre-taped White House virtual Black History Month event on Friday, there will be an emphasis on vaccinations targeting at Black Americans President Joe Biden is marking a milestone of 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations during his administration. As he is recognizing this moment, the White House is focused on issues of getting more people vaccinated. U.S….
Thomas Webster is alleged to have injured a Metro police officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection A retired New York City police officer is under fire after claims were made that he attacked a Washington, D.C., police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 siege at the United States Capitol organized by a violent…
Jasmine Johnnae Clifton has been charged with using COVID relief funds at stores such as Louis Vuitton The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had an adverse financial impact on millions across the country, but authorities say one North Carolina woman lied to obtain a COVID-19 relief loan. She then spent the money on frivolities such as shopping…
The student-athlete says that his COVID diagnosis made it impossible to continue playing the sport A young football star’s career has been cut tragically short. Read More: Harassment cases revive worries of racism at Boston College Justin Foster of the Clemson Tigers announced he is retiring from football due to health complications from COVID-19. The defensive…
