The Nobel Peace Prize-winner requested a modest sendoff involving a water-based alternative to cremation called “aquamation” The death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu spurred a week of mourning in his home country of South Africa, leading to an environmentally-friendly sendoff per his wishes. Family members and close friends of the revered theologian and anti-apartheid activist gathered…
Tracee Ellis Ross took to Instagram on Dec. 29 and shared a unique clip with her followers while trying to commemorate the end of the year. In the post, the 49-year-old uploaded a compilation of dance videos that she recorded throughout 2021, along with Cherish’s ACRAZE remix to their 2006 track “Do it To It.” Tracee…
In a statement Sunday night, Austin said he plans to attend key meetings and discussions virtually in the coming week “to the degree possible.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while quarantining at home. Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin answers questions Tuesday during his Defense…
The decision to ban the song was originally reported by the Rochester Beacon An upstate New York school district is defending its decision to drop the holiday classic “Jingle Bells” over the song’s history. Brighton Central School District Superintendent Kevin McGowan wrote in a message on the Rochester-area district’s website that it was appropriate to…
“This is not a facility that’s compatible with the residential community,” said community member and activist Michelle Rutledge Black residents in Archer — a majority Black town in Florida with a rich history — thought they prevented a solar power farm from being built in their historical community back in 2020. Michelle Rutledge, a resident…
A video has emerged in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, showing a clerk at a local convenience store beating a customer as he suffers a seizure. Now, the community is outraged as the victim has been hospitalized and days later cannot move his whole body. On Dec. 22 at the Princess Market convenience store around 3:30…
The University of the District of Columbia is one of the latest institutions to receive a historic donation amongst the wave of support for HBCUs throughout the country. The institution closed out 2021 with a multi-million endowment from an anonymous donor. (Washington Post) The University of the District of Columbia lands a record $2.3 million…
Hamdok called for a dialogue to agree on a “national charter” and to “draw a roadmap” to complete the transition to democracy Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule. Hamdok, a former U.N….
Keysha Ka’oir is ready to be pregnant again with her husband Gucci Mane. On Dec. 30, Ka’oir posted seven pictures from her maternity shoot last year when she was pregnant. In the photos, she opted for an elegant style featuring a long black dress, and nude glam makeup. Her hair laid down her back in…
Adams said requiring students to be tested before they return to school, something New York isn’t doing, is a “good idea” In his second day as New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams sought to ease concerns among parents about sending their children back to city schools as cases of the omicron variant surge. After bicycling…
