San Francisco Mayor London Breed called California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s choice of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ vacant Senate seat “a real blow to the African-American community.” Newsom announced his selection of Padilla for the role on Tuesday, choosing the first Latino to fill the position. Padilla is of…
Cheri Beasley called the decision to remove Thomas Ruffin from the high court’s wall ‘a tremendous reflection’ of progress made. The North Carolina Supreme Court has announced plans to remove the portrait of Thomas Ruffin, a former chief justice who was a slave owner, from one of its walls. His towering portrait, which currently hangs…
UPDATED: 9:10 a.m. ET, Dec. 24, 2020 — On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community began weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa. There will be daily ceremonies with food, decorations and other cultural objects, such as the kinara, which holds seven candles. At many Kwanzaa ceremonies, there is also African drumming and dancing. It is a…
UPDATED: 9:00 a.m. ET, Dec. 24, 2020 — Though Dr. Maulana Karenga doesn’t consider himself the sole founder of Kwanzaa, he is probably best known as the man who created the week-long, year-end African American holiday tradition that is celebrated by millions of people around the world. Keep reading to find 10 facts about Dr….
Source: Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty UPDATED: 8:30 a.m., DEC. 24, 2020 — People celebrating Kwanzaa celebrate the first day of the annual holiday observation by lighting the first candle in the name of Umoja, which means unity. However, if you’re not fully aware of the origins of Kwanzaa, that’s OK — we’ve got you covered….
Former First Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama weren’t photographed, but it’s believed they’re also celebrating with family. The former First Family is spending the holidays in Hawaii. Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama were photographed kayaking Tuesday in Kailua Bay. The photos were taken near Plantation Estate, where the Obamas have rented…
Kandi Burruss offered support to her “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast mate Drew Sidora on Sunday after the “Step Up” actress disclosed she, alongside her husband Ralph Pittman, will attend marriage counseling. Burruss was a virtual guest on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Dec. 20. The Xscape singer, who herself previously attended therapy, said the couple…
Love is definitely in the air this holiday season as couples get closer than ever due to quarantining amidst the pandemic. Athletic Baes Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens snap a very cute photo while out together for a date night. The two went public with their relationship in August, and…
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir welcome their first child together just two days before Christmas on Dec. 23. The couple’s son is reportedly named Ice Davis. Before his wife gave birth, Gucci Mane was convinced his unborn child at the time would be his mini-me. In his Dec. 18 post, he revealed a picture of…
In a relatively short time, Megan Thee Stallion has become highly successful for her seductive rap bars and infectious personality, but even more so for her mesmerizing twerking skills and her seemingly “vibranium”-infused knees. So it’s no surprise that when the Houston hottie hopped on Instagram Live on Dec. 9 for an impromptu twerk session,…
