One organizer said they’re watching, ‘praying and wishing for justice to be served because we didn’t receive it.’ Protests have begun in Minneapolis as the world turns its eyes to the small Midwestern city for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer accused of the second-degree murder of George Floyd. This weekend…
Mollette didn’t let her traumatic upbringing stop her from not only taking steps to heal herself but to heal others 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…
Police brutality has been a hot-button issue in the United States for the past decade. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, outrage has roiled over killings of unarmed Black men — particularly at the hands of police. Angry marchers have taken to the streets in cities across the country to condemn law enforcement following police-involved…
Former Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle recently opened up about her struggles with the royal family during an unprecedented tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Throughout the two-hour special, which aired on Sunday, March 7 on CBS, the actress made several shocking allegations, including claiming there were ‘concerns and conversations‘ among members of the royal family over the…
The president’s order tackles several issues, but did not address the function of the United States Postal Service The 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal moment in history on the road to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has the White House focused on voter protections and registration in an all-out effort to protect…
Bob Wood was dressed as a Confederate soldier. Alex Sharland and Teresa Weldy posed holding a noose. Blackface Halloween costumes have once again gotten their smiling white wearers in steaming hot water. Three professors at the University of South Alabama have been placed on indefinitely paid leave after pictures of them from an on-campus Halloween…
Toya Johnson is having an eventful weekend out of the country, it seems, and she’s doing it in style. She uploaded photos on March 8 wearing a Tom Ford-themed outfit. The outfit consisted of a black sheer long-sleeved bodysuit, black-and-white floral Tom Ford shorts and a black and gold Tom Ford purse. To complete the…
‘We know that people want to get vaccinated so they can get back to doing the things they enjoy with the people they love,’ says CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials….
Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty International Women’s Day on March 8 marks a day of honoring women and the pursuit of heightening the social, economic and political achievements of women globally. This year participants are marking their celebrations using the hashtag #ChooseToChallenge and #InternationalWomensDay. “A challenged world is an alert world,” the International Women’s Day website…
Michigan’s high court will review two cases involving Black teens who were photographed and fingerprinted by police despite the fact they were never charged with crimes. Justices will hear arguments in the coming months. They are expected to rule on whether the police actions violated constitutional safeguards against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Supreme Court…
