Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, is sworn in to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on pending judicial nominations on Capitol Hill, April 28, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Pool / Getty President Joe Biden plans to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson in…
President Biden fulfills his campaign promise to select the nation’s first Black woman to become Supreme Court justice. President Joe Biden will officially make history when he announces Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to become the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. A source close to the…
The Black immigrant demographic is growing at lightning speed. Fueled chiefly by an influx of people coming to the continent from Africa, over the past 40 years the number of Black immigrants in the United States has sextupled. Smiling African Couple In Colorful Traditional Clothing Spending Time Outside In City Center 1 in 10 Black…
The killing of the baby-faced, hoodie-wearing, unarmed Martin at the hands of a stranger still reverberates after a decade. NEW YORK (AP) — Trayvon Martin’s final night began with a convenience store run, a quick trip for candy and something to drink. It ended in a confrontation with a neighborhood watch volunteer, a shot fired,…
Tyler Perry is known and enjoyed by millions of people thanks to his contributions to Hollywood. In 2019, the New Orleans native became the first Black person to own a major film and television studio. At 52, Perry has established a lucrative career as a director, writer, and playwright. However, none of that appears to…
Burrough, the former Houston Oilers receiver who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday at his Florida home. HOUSTON (AP) — Ken Burrough, the former Houston Oilers receiver who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday. He was 73. Burrough’s family announced the death, saying he died…
Source: Brandon Redfern / Getty It might be tough finding a nice place to settle down in the U.S. as a family, especially when there are so many factors impacting the world, from high rent prices and inflation to safety and job security. Luckily there are a few sweet nooks around the good ole U.S….
From left: Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. | Source: U.S. Minnesota Department of Corrections and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office The convictions for the three former Minneapolis police officers who were found guilty of violating George Floyd‘s civil rights should send a clear message to members of law enforcement…
Rapper 50 Cent trolled the video of Michael Jordan hugging Mary J. Blige, and he had jokes. The performer had some light-hearted fun on Feb. 23 with the video on social media, and fans approved. Basketball superstar and former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan got cozy on the court as he hugged Blige, and a…
Damson Idris is one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars. The Black British actor’s role on the hit FX series “Snowfall” has made him an “it” guy, carrying the cachet elite enough to receive private piano lessons from rap star Saweetie and hang with celebrities like Rihanna, LeBron James, and Jay-Z at the 2022 Super Bowl. The influencer is so…
