“I would describe my experience at Hampton as transformative. I would describe it as enlightening, and I would describe it as fun, so much fun,” Barnwell said. When Hampton University alumna Nicole Barnwell thinks back to her time on the yard — from homecomings that feel like family reunions, seeing Black and brown faces fills up…
Eric Adams, a former New York City Police Department captain, is the city’s next mayor and the second Black person to hold the position in history following the late David Dinkins, who ran the city from 1990 to 1993. Adams defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday’s Nov 2 election. The Associated Press called the race a…
Source: LEREXIS / Getty We’re currently living in a time where the people paid to protect us can sometimes be our biggest detractors, especially if you happen to be Black unfortunately. MORE: A 6-Year-Old Sent To Court Over Picking A Tulip In North Carolina Sparks Important Conversations Around Raising The Minimum Age A Raleigh, North…
Source: Scott Olson / Getty The trial to hold accused murderer Kyle Rittenhouse accountable for his deadly shooting spree during a racial justice protest in Wisconsin last year bears all the hallmarks of a made-for-TV movie, which is likely why it’s being live-streamed for the world to see play out on a public stage. Only…
Misty Copeland, a trailblazing African-American ballet dancer, has used her voice in the past to speak out about racism and the lack of diversity in ballet. Last year, the 39-year-old said she was beginning to see positive change with ballet after the death of Minneapolis, Minnesota, resident George Floyd. Now she can finally detail what…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Jason Mitchell‘s acting career seemed promising at one point. The New Orleans native shined in films like Contraband (2012) and Broken (2013) right before he made his big break in Straight Outta Compton. Mitchell’s astounding portrayal of the legendary Eazy-E propelled him to stardom, eventually landing him a role on…
Ciara left fans speechless on Wednesday, Nov. 3, after the singer shared an Instagram post showing off her physique in a taupe-colored turtleneck dress. In the upload, Ciara was seen rocking the ensemble — which also had a high slit — with eye-catching accessories, including tan heels, a snatched waist and her toned legs. Ciara…
Opponents of the Texas law known as Senate Bill 1 had already sued the state, accusing Republicans of setting out to disenfranchise minorities and other Democratic-leaning voters The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new election laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who remain unable in Congress to pass legislation they…
The TV titan is featured on Variety’s ‘Show Woman of the Year’ cover story. It’s been four years since TV titan Shonda Rhimes left ABC for a major deal with Netflix. In a recent cover story with Variety, she revealed she is feeling “very fulfilled” creating content for the streamer. With hits like Grey’s Anatomy…
Jordan and Woods join Floyd Mayweather and LeBron James as athletes who earned at least $1 billion since becoming professional players in their respective sports Basketball and golf have next to nothing in common, however, retired basketball player Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods do. Both athletes are considered, arguably, the very best players of…
