Longtime children’s television host LeVar Burton is putting it frankly: If he doesn’t get a permanent spot as the host of “Jeopardy!” “It will hurt.” In a recent New York Times Magazine interview, the 64-year-old spoke candidly about his quest to take the game show throne. Since its 36-year host Alex Trebek’s passing at 80 in November 2020…
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has hit another obstacle in her quest to surpass the all-time win record Over the course of her storied career, Serena Williams has been victorious many times. But her quest to set the all-time Grand Slam title record held by Margaret Court has again hit an obstacle. Williams, 39, was…
Donald Trump is greeted by Herschel Walker during an event for Black supporters in Atlanta on Sept. 25, 2020. | Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Just days before Georgia’s racist and restrictive election laws go into effect, America was provided with the latest proof that Donald Trump owns the Republican Party. Instead of endorsing any…
Anthropologists investigating a mass grave near the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre announced on Friday that the remains of a Black man with gunshot wound to his head and shoulders were discovered during the excavation. Officials also said at least five sets of remains that have been examined belonged to juveniles. Historians believe…
“This is phase one, and I’m not going away.” A 73-year-old white woman has completed a 40-day hunger strike for slavery reparations to Foundational Black Americans (FBA). Rachelle Zola lost 23 pounds and drank only water, Pedialyte, and bone broth during the last two days of the fast, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. She documented the journey on…
The exclusive collection includes matching jerseys, shorts, hoodies and more ahead of the highly anticipated film’s release McDonald’s is getting the Space Jam treatment. The food giant is teaming up with Space Jam: A New Legacy for a new exclusive merch collection. Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James, is only weeks away from…
EXCLUSIVE: The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains in negotiation on Capitol Hill, but outside police groups appear to have a silent seat at the table. Negotiations to pass the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act on Capitol Hill are being “torpedoed” by mainstream policing organizations, says House Democratic Caucus Chair, U.S. Congressman Hakeem…
Last week, many of the Boston Celtics fans were excited to hear that former Nigerian-American NBA player Ime Udoka was finalizing his agreement to become the Boston Celtics’ next head coach. Not only were fans excited because there was about to be another Black head coach in the NBA, but many were raving about the…
“I like to think I handle my challenges well,” said the veteran player who has won most of her Grand Slams at the tournament On Tuesday, Venus Williams celebrated her first Wimbledon match win since 2018 and her 90th career victory at the tournament, beating Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Williams also made…
Could a Richard Pryor movie finally be in the works? Fans of the late comedian certainly hope so after spotting new photos of Mike Epps in “Pryor” mode. “The Next Friday” star shared a photo of himself rocking an afro and broomstick mustache to social media on June 23. The photo’s caption, “Richard ready,” lacked…
