“Boko Haram says women can’t go to school. Women should be able to make decisions for their life. I want to fight for that,” says Lydia Pogu, a survivor of the 2014 Chibok abduction Two young women, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram, are taking on the world with degrees in tow. In 2014, Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu were two…
A North Carolina judge has been charged with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon after he was accused of trying to hit Black Lives Matter activists with his vehicle earlier this month, the Fayetteville Observer reported. Myahtaeyarra Warren swore before a Cumberland County magistrate that Appeals Court Judge John Tyson almost hit her and other…
“It actually sparked an amazing two-hour conversation.” Issa Rae is speaking out about how late rapper Nipsey Hussle assisted in easing the tension between herself and his girlfriend, actress Lauren London. Speaking to Vanity Fair for their latest cover story, the star and creator of the hit HBO series Insecure recalled how she detailed in her best-selling memoir the…
A$AP Rocky had fans commiserating Drake on May 19 after Rocky declared his “love” for his “lady” singer and entrepreneur Rihanna during an interview with GQ magazine. In the June/July issue, the “Fashion Killa” lyricist revealed that being in a relationship with Rihanna is “so much better” as he underwent his quarantine “transition” period — a journey where he…
EXCLUSIVE: Tulsa survivors Mother Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis testified to members of Congress on Thursday to share the atrocities they experienced 100 years ago “I hear the screams. I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot,” said Mother Viola Fletcher, one of the oldest…
“[Relationships are] so much better when you got the One,” the rapper tells GQ After months of speculation, A$AP Rocky is finally opening up about his feelings for his girlfriend, Rihanna. According to reports, Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, gave fans a glimpse into his relationship during an interview with GQ magazine…
A Sandston, Virginia, rapper is facing unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, and two other charges after being on the scene at the U.S. Capitol on the day of the riot. Bugzie the Don, whose birth name is Antionne DeShaun Brodnax, was arrested on March 11, two months after the riot, and claims he happened to be…
“This was one of the priorities from day one,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea The New York Police Department is seeing a surge in Black and applicants of color. According to officials, the department saw a surge in minority applicants ready to take the entrance exam compared to past years. At a press conference on…
Cole Heart Jewels is a jewelry line with a mission towards women empowerment and support Don’t mistake Regina Cole’s quiet nature for weakness. The Queens, New York-based entrepreneur is a woman who is turning her tragedy into triumph. The dual-business owner has a fashion boutique, Cole Heart Jewels, which sells bold accessories. A portion of…
The scholarship is in partnership with Scholly, a scholarship research app that’s ‘helped students win more than $100 million since 2015’ In an exciting announcement, The Shabazz Center has announced The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Scholarship Fund, which will go to three lucky students. On what would have been Malcolm X‘s 96th birthday, The Malcolm…
