On Saturday night, the Olympian made history by performing a gymnastic vault that has never been landed by a woman in competition. With a bedazzled goat emblazoned on her back, Olympic champion Simone Biles is taking history-making to new heights. On Saturday, the 24 year-old participated in the U.S. Classic in Indianapolis and performed a…
Some of the Grammys’ biggest critics, who felt they’ve been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at another event: the 2021 Billboard Music Awards Some of the Grammys’ biggest critics, who felt they’ve been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at another event: the 2021 Billboard Music…
An internal investigation has been launched into the San Diego Police Department after two officers were caught on video repeatedly striking a Black man in his head during an arrest, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. In response to the criticism, the department released the body camera footage Friday, May 21. The eye witness clip, which…
Issa Rae might just be added to the clap-backers team now. On Friday, May 21, a Twitter user decided to blast the actress-producer over her appearance. The woman wrote, “Issa Rae is not an attractive woman to me and that is okay. Every black person aint attractive.” She went on to say, “Also, she will…
Thousands of young men desperate for a brighter future swim into European territory The young man wore red-and-white-soled sneakers for what proved to be his fatal final journey. The shoes were still on his feet when Spanish rescue workers fished his inert body from the waves of the Mediterranean and wrapped it in foil, like…
A winery owner claims he got ‘caught up’ in the hysteria of the ‘Stop the Steal’ crowd Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the mob of angry supporters of then-President Donald Trump as they surged into the U.S. Capitol, breaking…
Historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country are making significant strides when it comes to fundraising this year. Fisk University recently received a multi million-dollar donation, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 155-year history. The $2.5 million endowment—which was provided by philanthropists Amy and Frank Garrison—will go towards the creation of a scholarship…
Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam has been dedicated to leveling the playing field for women of color in the realm of entrepreneurship and she’s teaming up with Mielle Organics to empower the next generation of women founders. According to AfroTech, the Newark native has been appointed to serve as the organic haircare brand’s Global Education Ambassador….
“Haiti is currently experiencing serious security concerns, social unrest, an increase in human rights abuses” President Joe Biden has granted Haitians in America the status of Temporary Protected Status allowing for approximately 100,000 people to have a pathway to remain in the United States lawfully. BREAKING: The Biden administration just announced that they’re redesignating TPS…
Actress Taraji P. Henson has continually used her platform as an avenue to spread awareness about the importance of mental health and she’s taking her efforts further with the creation of a new initiative. According to People, the Washington, D.C. native has launched a program to help Black students who are facing mental health struggles…
