Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty A common mistake made by media outlets, law enforcement and society, in general, is the mistake of taking the word of police officers as gospel. Far too often, police reports are taken at face value and regarded as the official word of truth as if cops don’t have the…
Ashanti left fans scratching their heads on Wednesday, Nov. 3, after announcing that she was resuming her Shantober commemoration. Shanotober, as the singer calls it, is the combination of Ashanti’s name and the month of October, in which she was born. The celebration typically lasts throughout the entire month of October. But this year proves…
The artist-producer-designer and 2020 presidential hopeful, formerly known as Kanye West, had plenty to say on “Drink Champs.” The Drink Champs podcast created by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN has given prominent figures in hip-hop the opportunity to share stories with fans since 2016. Rapper Ye — the artist-producer-designer and 2020 presidential candidate formerly known as…
La La Anthony is ready to step back into the dating world as she and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Los Angeles Lakers baller Carmelo Anthony, move forward with their divorce. The 39-year-old television personality opened up about being ready to try her luck at love again following the ending of her 11-year marriage to the NBA…
“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…
