Mayor de Blasio has called for state legislation to replace the admissions exam. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new education boss, Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter, is speaking out following reports that only a tiny percentage of Black and Latino students had been admitted into the city’s elite high schools. Per Department of Education data,…
Katt Williams is once again condemning drugs. In an April 30 Instagram Live interview with Fat Joe, Williams debunked the idea that drugs help artists and entertainers be creative. In the interview, Joe reveals it is difficult for him to enjoy jokes that a comedian tells because he’s too busy wondering “what kind of f-cking…
Those close to the brothers say they were good boys who cherished their Islamic faith After an evening honoring their religious faith, two brothers were fatally shot by their older brother, authorities say. Abdulwahid,16, and Abdirahman Abdulaziz, 14, were both shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday night after a Ramadan service, per…
Ahmed Muhammad is set to make history at Oakland Technical High School by becoming their first Black male valedictorian. The 18-year-old straight-A’s student has obtained an impressive GPA of 4.73. Also, he received a score of 1540 on the SAT with a perfect 800 in the math section and a 740 in the evidence-based reading and writing section. Not to…
Saniyya Dennis’ cell phone was last traced at Niagara Falls State Park near Goat Island Authorities and volunteer search teams are still franticly searching for 19-year-old Saniyya Dennis. The Buffalo State College sophomore was last seen leaving her dorm room on April 24th, but no one has heard from or seen her since. Authorities are…
The Microsoft co-founder and his wife said they would continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill and Melinda Gates announced Monday that they are divorcing. The Microsoft co-founder and his wife, who launched the world’s largest charitable foundation, said they would continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda…
Every so often celebrities have an amazing story to tell about an iconic project that they have created. “We Are The World” was released in 1985, and now decades later in an appearance on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happen’s Live” Lionel Richie has retold one of his most vivid memories about the making of the…
An Indiana man is facing felony charges after he confronted a Black woman who was doing yard work in her front yard. William Hoffman, a 37-year-old resident of Westville, Indiana, is facing one count of intimidation and after he aggressively approached a Black woman with a shovel. The woman told police she was doing yard work…
Gospel singer Wells shares he is “so thankful” for the opportunity to sing on the new duet with H.E.R. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, gospel singer Tauren Wells and Grammy award winner H.E.R. dish on their new collaboration and music video. Read More: H.E.R.: ‘Absolutely going to be an EGOT in my future’ The collaboration…
“I see nothing but opportunity. I think this can be the most innovative media company in the country,” the established journalist remarked. Kevin Merida has been named the executive editor of the Los Angeles Times. Read More: Danielle Kwateng named executive editor of Teen Vogue following Mccammond exit Merida succeeds Norman Pearlstine in the role….
