Black scholars are reaching triumphant milestones and making history in the process. According to People, Atlanta teenagers Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton took home the title at Harvard University’s summer debate competition. Atlanta Teens Become First Black Female Duo to Win Harvard’s Debate Competition: ‘We Did It’ https://t.co/wr78xkk4N1 — People (@people) July 21, 2021 The…
Data shows that Black Americans accounted for over half of new COVID-19 cases in LA County Health experts and local leaders nationwide continue to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations as new data shows an increase in delta variant cases in Black communities. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare (MLKCH), one of Los Angeles’ leading medical institutions, released…
Ray Lucas says his twin daughters were asleep in the basement A Detroit man saved his two infant, twin daughters from a house fire while they were asleep in the basement, according to local reports. Ray Lucas, who said he and his girlfriend went for a quick gas station run, came back to see his…
“If you’re on probation in Georgia, some are required to do a values certification class. We want to be that training camp for people who are on probation.” — Anette David-Jackson, administrator of the Street Groomers. The Atlanta-based Street Groomers activist organization is setting to create change at the level where it’s most obviously needed…
Will Smith disclosed the origin of his and DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s 1991 hit song “Summertime” on July 23 in honor of the album’s 30th anniversary. The initial track was featured on the duo’s fourth studio album, “Homebase.” In an Instagram Reel, a 15-second multiclip video, Smith shared that “Summertime” was a sample of a 1974 instrumental track…
Police previously announced some changes to their policies Civil rights groups in North Carolina have reached a settlement with the city of Charlotte and its police department in a lawsuit filed last year after officers surrounded and gassed demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd. RT Just a friendly reminder that every time a police…
“We understand these past two academic years have been emotionally and financially difficult on students,” said Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Clark Atlanta University announced that it will cancel all student balances from the past four semesters for all university graduates and continuing students. The private historically Black research university sent out a…
Stars like Raven Saunders and Naomi Osaka are opening up about their experiences with mental illnesses like depression and anxiety After Raven Saunders placed fifth in the women’s shot put competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics and experienced a string of setbacks during her 2017 collegiate season, the 25-year-old South Carolina native experienced a period…
Up to three finalists will compete in the challenge by developing community engagement programming for adults and youth Community-focused barbershops in the Detroit area can compete for a $10,000 grant as part of program designed to educate and empower African American men. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 9 from state-certified barbershop owners for the…
New York prosecutors want to submit new allegations alleging R. Kelly sexually assaulted a teenage boy, bribed officials and verbally assaulted women Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is facing additional allegations of child sex abuse, which include one teenage boy and several adolescent girls. Federal prosecutors in New York filed a 55-page motion asking the…
