Rappers and musicians come together to drop a brooding album, and new music video, that both amplifies the tragedy of the Black Wall Street race riots Music has been the vehicle that has sustained, informed and uplifted us through the hardest of times since we were first taken to this nation. This week marks the…
This week Black people who say their ancestors were enslaved by Native Americans pushed back against a proposal to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day at a public hearing in Chicago. The American Indian Center and others pursuing the change say the day should be changed because Christopher Columbus’ cruelty toward native peoples, but…
Carruth got 18-to-24 years in prison for the killing of Cherica Adams, Chancellor’s then-pregnant mom, to stop his arrival. The 21-year-old son of disgraced former NFL star and convicted murderer Rae Carruth will graduate from Vance High School in Charlotte, North Carolina next month. The young man’s pending commencement is being celebrated in part due…
Paul Pierce is unbothered after recently getting fired by ESPN. The NBA veteran took to Twitter on Wednesday to promote a new venture, saying, “@espn I don’t need you. I got @ethereum_max.” Paul Pierce, NBA legend speaks during the NRL Grand Final Media Opportunity at Martin Place on October 04, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by…
“We’re here because two pillars of our community, of our country, really, we’re gunned down viciously in their own front yard,” the police chief said of Edward McDaniel Jr. and his wife Brenda McDaniel who were killed in Virginia Authorities say they arrested two men this week for allegedly fatally shooting a U.S. Army colonel…
The Tulsa documentary is described as “an in-depth, sobering look at the tragic events of a century ago and focuses on a specific period, from the birth of Black Wall Street, to its catastrophic downfall.” The two-hour documentary Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the tragedy—one of the greatest…
Sophie Hartman allegedly subjected her child to more than 500 appointments and surgeries to treat a disease she didn’t have. A Washington woman has been charged with “medical child abuse” for inflicting unnecessary medical treatment on her adopted Black daughter. Sophie Hartman is facing charges of second-degree assault of a child and second-degree attempted assault…
UPDATED: 2:00 p.m. ET, May 28, 2021 Memorial Day has long been known as a holiday to celebrate and honor America’s soldiers. It’s also the day that officially kicks off summer, a seasonal beginning that is typically celebrated with cookouts, picnics and fun in the sun. And, to some of our delight, it also represents the…
By combining their heritage and talents, these Black women created businesses that are as unique and beautiful as they are It’s no surprise that being a business owner can be challenging. Every industry is rife with competition — whether you’re selling belts, baked goods, beauty products or baskets. One way for entrepreneurs to standout, however,…
Vivica A. Fox appeared to take notes from Diddy’s handbook of posting throwback images with former lovers on Friday, May 28, after the actress uploaded a series of photos of her alongside her ex 50 Cent following his “mature” response to her previous claims of the mogul being the love of her life. Fox’s snapshots included the former…
