Abrams continues to show us she didn’t need a seat in public office to make real change Stacey Abrams sat down with Marie Claire for its April cover story and she did not hold back. The voting rights advocate candidly spoke about the Capitol insurrection, how she views her personal wins and her new favorite hobby outside of…
Celebrated each year on March 8, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the achievements and challenges overcome by women and girls around the world. This year’s theme is “choose to challenge.” Today we are highlighting three women who are breaking barriers and choosing to challenge inequity through their work and leadership. Maia Chaka …
Source: Jon Cherry / Getty On Monday a Kentucky judge ruled that the charges brought against Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor‘s boyfriend, would be permanently dismissed. The charges, assault and attempted murder of an officer, were dismissed without prejudice, barring any attempt to charge him in connection to the night of March 13, 2020, when Taylor…
The internet had a lot to say about the what was revealed on ‘Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A Primetime Special.’ Oprah Winfrey sat down with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for an intimate interview for their perspectives on their recent experiences with the Royal family. Read More: Serena Williams speaks out in support of…
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show performance in 2016 remains a topic of discussion despite taking place half a decade ago. The latest spin about the iconic performance that oozed of Blackness is coming from the singer’s father, Mathew Knowles. In an interview with the blog site The Jasmine Brand, Knowles says his eldest daughter paid…
“Married to Medicine” reality star Dr. Jackie Walters talks about her fractured relationship with Dr. Simone Whitmore during the season-eight premiere of “M2M,” which was initially filmed in 2020. The March 7 episode shows Walters and Dr. Heavenly Kimes taking a break from a COVID-19 testing event called “Know Your Status.” It was hosted by Kimes’ husband, Dr. Damon Kimes. …
One organizer said they’re watching, ‘praying and wishing for justice to be served because we didn’t receive it.’ Protests have begun in Minneapolis as the world turns its eyes to the small Midwestern city for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer accused of the second-degree murder of George Floyd. This weekend…
Mollette didn’t let her traumatic upbringing stop her from not only taking steps to heal herself but to heal others Our Black Women Amplified series highlights the accomplishments of ten Black women who are creating their own history with their unique contributions to the world whether it be through media, arts, science, or politics. We salute their…
Police brutality has been a hot-button issue in the United States for the past decade. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, outrage has roiled over killings of unarmed Black men — particularly at the hands of police. Angry marchers have taken to the streets in cities across the country to condemn law enforcement following police-involved…
Former Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle recently opened up about her struggles with the royal family during an unprecedented tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Throughout the two-hour special, which aired on Sunday, March 7 on CBS, the actress made several shocking allegations, including claiming there were ‘concerns and conversations‘ among members of the royal family over the…
