DuVernay was among thousands of fans who expressed disappointment after Burton didn’t land the role of Jepoardy! host If there’s one takeaway from LeVar Burton’s 21 seasons hosting the educational children’s show Reading Rainbow, it’s his world-class ability to captivate the minds and hearts of an audience — so it’s no surprise that thousands of…
A photo shows damaged buildings as people inspect after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the country on August 14, 2021, in Jeremie, Haiti. | Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty One of Haiti’s most famous sons was speaking out after a mammoth earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Saturday morning, bringing more devastation to a country…
Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty In his latest push, President Joe Biden wants people to believe in the promise of his Build Back Better Agenda. On Wednesday, the president promoted the plan highlighting benefits like free community college, reduced prescription costs, and the child tax credit. A mix of programs, Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda covers…
The NBA is putting the focus on furthering its efforts to advance racial equity. The league recently announced it would donate $6 million towards organizations centered on empowering Black youth. NBA Foundation executive director Greg Taylor says there’s a lot more work to do, but emphasizes positive strides in its inaugural first year. Learn More:…
Actress Taraji P. Henson has been dedicated to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community and eliminating the barriers standing in the way of support. The D.C. native recently received a major boost from Kevin Hart to advance her mission. Hart donated $100,000 to Henson’s mental wellness-focused nonprofit organization. This is amazing!https://t.co/8RAZSxqS8X…
“Little” star Marsai Martin‘s latest project is one the whole family will be sure to enjoy. While discussing her role as Liberty in the upcoming animated film “Paw Patrol: The Movie,” with Atlanta Black Star, the 16-year Hollywood actress discussed her burgeoning career and who she’d like to work with in the near future—the actress may surprise…
Source: The Washington Post / Getty It seems like Haiti can’t catch a break. News reports of a powerful earthquake off the coast of Haiti continue to trickle in. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the island off the western coast, northeast of Saint-Louis du Sud. This is slightly larger than the earthquake that hit the…
Tennis powerhouse Serena Williams’ impact and influence goes far beyond the realm of sports, she is using her platform to uplift and empower women who are charting paths in entrepreneurship. According to CNBC, Williams is amongst a group of investors that has funded a Black-owned healthcare startup. Serena Williams, Female Founders Fund invest in startup…
Gunfire erupted during an isolated incident between two students at Washington Middle School, officials say One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said. The gunfire at Washington Middle School marked the second shooting in New Mexico’s…
Former “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star Jessie Woo reacted to the flak she received for her “I’m Dead” Whitney Houston quip on Aug. 13 following a recent appearance on “Wild ’N Out.” The reason behind the backlash is because many of the singer’s fans felt the joke was insensitive due to Houston’s tragic death. Whitney…
