The review board is charged with reexamining cases in the 1950s and 1960s that have gone unsolved New nominees for the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board have just been announced by the White House. As reported by HuffPost, the selectees will be the first on this committee. The review board was originally established…
A lawsuit alleges the program discriminates against white farmers A federal judge has halted a loan forgiveness program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers. U.S. District Judge William Griesbach in Milwaukee issued a temporary restraining order Thursday suspending the program for socially disadvantaged farmers and…
Opponents to critical race theory in public schools aren’t just pushing policy changes. Some are going after Black elected officials and community leaders for supporting equity in public education. The Chandler Unified School District, in the southeastern section of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is among the latest districts caught in the middle of the battle…
Mega movie star Will Smith’s “dad bod” continues to be the talk of social media among fans, his peers and even longtime pal Alfonso Ribeiro. Smith’s former “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-star could not help but to crack a few jokes when asked what he thought of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s new…
Early voting begins Saturday in the city’s party primaries as New York City recovers from lockdown amid a rise in shootings Fear of crime is back as a political issue in New York City. For the first time in years it could be a prime factor in who voters pick as their next mayor. Early…
Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion is investing in the futures of the next generation of innovators and visionaries. According to KPRC 2 Houston, the Houston native will provide a student with a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment. The Grammy award-winning music artist—whose real name is Megan Pete—took…
Officials in South Africa are working to confirm the news after Gosiame Thamara Sithole was prepared to deliver eight babies A South African woman reportedly has given birth to 10 babies on Monday. If true, it set a new world record, according to BBC. Gosiame Thamara Sithole, 37, was said to have delivered a set…
Music visionary Pharrell Williams has been a fierce advocate for equality in the realm of education and the Virginia native’s latest philanthropic effort is centered on ensuring that exceptional schooling is accessible for youth in underserved communities. According to NBC 12, Williams is launching a private school for low-income students in the city of Norfolk….
A new decision from a federal judge could jeopardize historic debt relief for Black farmers and other farmers of color. Judge William Griesbach of Wisconsin’s Eastern District issued a temporary restraining Thursday, preventing the Biden administration from releasing long-awaited funds. Griesbach found in favor of the plaintiffs stating the challenge had a likelihood of succeeding…
Ray J is opening the door to his and his wife Princess Love’s bedroom. Ray J and comedian Lil Duval appeared as guests on the June 9 episode of “Respectfully Justin,” and just as they do on many of their episodes, they got into the nitty-gritty of relationships and sex. In this image released on…
