Songstress Solange has used her artistry and activism as avenues to uplift and her latest project is centered on using literature as a source of empowerment. According to Variety, her platform Saint Heron is launching a free library that features the work of Black creatives. Solange’s Saint Heron Unveils Free Library of Rare Books and…
The building is surrounded by gardens with indigenous plants that were planted by MSU Native American students and staff Montana State University celebrated the grand opening of its American Indian Hall over the weekend, saying it will serve as a bridge between Native American culture and all other cultures on campus. The event Saturday began…
Haiti is once again struggling with a spike in gang-related kidnappings that had diminished in recent months A gang blamed for kidnapping five priests and two nuns earlier this year in Haiti is now accused of kidnapping 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization, including a 2-year-old, police said Sunday. The 400 Mawozo gang kidnapped the…
The 1935 sculpture by Alexander Phimister Proctor was among several Lee monuments around the U.S. that were removed from public view A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that the city of Dallas removed from a park and later sold in an online auction is now on display at a golf resort in West…
After 11 years in the NBA Avery Bradley has learned to roll with the punches. He’s played for seven teams over that span, and he’s known for his defensive prowess as well as his ability to score when necessary. Avery Bradley #10 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Denver Nuggets at Chase…
From Serena Williams to LeBron James, many athletes have transcended their impact and influence beyond the realm of sports and into activism; among them is track and field star Allyson Felix. According to ESPN, the Olympian was recently named Sportswoman of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation for the strides she’s made both on…
Carl Cavalier openly criticized the department for making false statements about the death of an unarmed Black man back in 2019 A Louisiana state trooper, who gave a series of critical interviews about his colleagues’ involvement in the 2019 killing of Ronald Greene, said that he received a notice that he will be fired. Carl…
“I was just shocked. This has been such a tough week for me,” Moore says in a recent interview Actress Kenya Moore is inching closer and closer to winning the current season of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) after she avoided elimination on Wednesday. What’s all the more impressive is that the Real Housewives…
Source: ajansen / Getty Pictures surfaced online Friday of an event held by proponents of the proposed Buckhead City, featuring a Black Atlanta Police officer who made headlines for a violent arrest during last year’s protest. Buckhead City is the name of the proposed new city, led by wealthy white Republicans, that would rip apart…
“Black Panther” actress Dorothy Steel, who rose to fame for beginning her acting career at the age of 88, has died at 95. Steel made headlines for landing the role at age 92 of a Wakandan tribe leader in the 2018 hit film, and was in the middle of filming the upcoming sequel when she…
