Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has teamed up with the young women to help them address the incident This week, high school players from an Oklahoma girls basketball team have broken their silence after a game announcer made headlines earlier this month for making racist remarks during one of their games. Thursday, Norman High School…
Source: TOBIAS SCHWARZ / Getty The death of famed boxer Marvin Hagler sparked conversations on hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine, especially within Black communities. For Black people living in America, trust towards the medical industry is scarce due to medical racism which included non-consensual experimentation on Black bodies and the belief that Black people have…
Obama shared she hoped there would be forgiveness Michelle Obama is sharing her hopes of reconciliation between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the British Royal Family following the couple’s explosive interview. The beloved former first lady recently appeared on Access Hollywood for a sit-down with Mario Lopez to discuss her new Netflix show cooking series…
The youngest member of LeBron James’ family is setting social media ablaze yet again. For just over a year, Zhuri, James’ six-year old daughter, has TikToked her way into the hearts of those on social media as she slays choreography and outshines her family time and time again. LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri sets social media…
A Black man spent five years behind bars for a murder he insists he didn’t commit. His whole time behind bars, he knew there was a key piece of evidence that proved he was innocent. But Herbert Alford couldn’t get his hands on a receipt that showed he was renting a car at a Lansing,…
Carson believes that institutional racism is what Black conservatives face Dr. Ben Carson likened himself and Black conservatives to runaway slaves who were abused and made examples of in order to instill fear into others because of their beliefs. Read More: Jimmy Carter says he’s sad, angry over Georgia voting bills The former Secretary of…
Haiti became a trending topic over the weekend after countless celebrities used their social media platforms to bring awareness of the civil unrest taking place in the country, using the hashtag #FreeHaiti. The Miami Herald reported last week that women and young girls were and are still being kidnapped and raped and subjected to “cruel,…
The rapper shared Zhuri’s video on her official Instagram account Cardi B’s latest single, “Up” has become a viral sensation. With fellow celebrities and fans heading to TikTok and Instagram to celebrate the rapper’s song and killer dance moves, the #UpChallenge proves Cardi has a knack for viral dance challenges. Read More: April Reign reminds…
Celebrities are using their platforms to elevate visibility about the current crisis in the island nation Over the last few days celebrities have used their social media accounts to show their support for the #FreeHaiti movement; a hashtag meant to bring visibility to the ongoing standoff between the current Haitian government officials and pro-democracy activists. Read…
During Women’s History Month, we pay tribute to 10 Black women who are moving the culture forward Our Black Women Amplified series highlights the accomplishments of ten Black women who are creating their own history with their unique contributions to the world whether it be through media, arts, science or politics. We salute their accomplishments and are…
