In this screengrab, Kelly Price performs during “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Effort” airing on April 22, 2020. | Source: BET2020 / Getty There’s an old saying to be careful what you ask for because you just may get it in spades. And after outcry over the disproportionate news coverage of a white woman…
Fresh off of one of the most lively news weeks when it comes to the intersection of current events and Black people, sometimes it can be hard to keep up with everything happening. In case you missed some of the biggest news moments this past week, NewsOne has curated this recap of some of the most…
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Some Democratic members of Congress are trying to hold up historic economic investments pledged by the Biden Administration, including a provision that could lower the cost of prescription drugs. By obstructing efforts to lower prescription drug prices, these legislators are standing in the way of racial equity. In a December…
Ureka Black has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder A Louisiana woman has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder after being accused of throwing two of her children off a bridge Friday morning, according to authorities. Ureka Black has been identified by Shreveport police as the mother of the victims and…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is furthering its efforts around the preservation of historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country. The sorority recently raised over $2.1 million for HBCUs. Four-year HBCU Impact Day Initiative culminates with unprecedented giving. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® announce that the sorority set a new record and raised more…
R&B and gospel singer Kelly Price reportedly is safe following a slew of conflicting reports stating that the “As We Lay” singer had been reported missing from the Atlanta area following a battle with COVID-19. Price’s attorney, Monica Ewing, told TMZ, which broke the story, that the singer is still recovering from the disease at…
BeyGOOD grant recipient Dr. Tabatha Carr turned a health challenge into an entrepreneurial enterprise The transition to living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean we have to completely give up our favorite sweets. Just ask 2020 BeyGOOD Grant Recipient, Dr. Tabatha Carr. Dr. Carr, 43, is a naturopathic doctor. Naturopathy is a type of alternative medicine…
New York City officials were temporarily blocked from enforcing a similar vaccine mandate for its teachers and other school workers Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members, retirees and workers outside New York to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers….
Source: Yuliya Christensen / Getty Throughout his entire career, hip-hop giant Nas has embedded vivid imagery in his lyrics that illustrate his Queens coming of age story. The New York native was recently honored by the borough that has served as a muse for his work. According to REVOLT, the lyricist—whose real name is Nasir…
EXCLUSIVE: Advocacy groups are applying greater pressure on Biden officials for accountability and are demanding the halting of deportations of Black migrants. The Biden administration remains the target of intense criticism by Black and Haitian communities amid fallout from the mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the Del Rio, Texas southern border — even as President…
