Source: Mario Tama / Getty Don’t believe the hype. The name “George Floyd” was a top trending topic on Twitter Monday afternoon, but not because the former police officer who is charged with the unarmed Black man‘s murder will go on trial next week. It’s because TMZ was the latest mainstream media outlet to refer…
The romance between rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine appears to be going strong. Over the weekend, the self-proclaimed Houston-Hottie shared a gallery of pictures featuring her and the “Backing’ It Up” rapper on her Istagram account. Megan even gave fans an update on her love life and a little insight into what she’s been working…
The former football player, turned best-selling author will take over hosting duties after a racial controversy. Emmanuel Acho has been tasked with replacing Chris Harrison as host The Bachelor: After the Final Rose following a controversy involving a contestant’s potentially racist past. Read More: Rachel Lindsay deletes Instagram following racist ‘hate’ from ‘Bachelor’ fans Variety…
Despite the apology, some social media users were not allowing the school to get away with its mistake so easily The Oberlin Conservatory of Music made a senseless error while attempting to celebrate Black History Month. The private school at Oberlin College recently released an apology to its Facebook page for promoting a Black History Month…
The measure would reduce early voting, limit polling places and stop food and drinks being given to people in line Georgia’s GOP-controlled House passed restrictive measures that will roll back the access that voters have to the ballot box. The Georgia House passed the controversial measure #HB531 on Monday that will reduce early weekend voting,…
The rate of homeownership for Black families was nearly 30 percent below that of whites in 2019, according to a recently released study that examined purchasing trends in the housing sector. The National Association of Realtors released their “Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America” report on Feb. 17. The study focused on homeownership…
‘We have to do stuff now to improve the plights, status, and future empowerment of Black people all around the country’ This week, President Joe Biden‘s senior advisor, Cedric Richmond, confirmed that the White House plans “to start acting now” on reparations for African-American citizens. Richmond made the stunning admission to journalist Mike Allen during Sunday evening’s…
OPINION: For those who want to create a more equitable world, it is crucial to understand how images and advertising reinforce white supremacy in our culture. Images signal who is worthy, who is valued, and who is considered to be a full person in our society. For those who want to create a more equitable…
Source: Isaac Murray / Getty In the wake of a historic storm that left millions of Texans languishing without power and resources, the chief civil lawyer for third largest county in the United States is launching an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the disaster. In his probe, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will…
The military veteran announced his campaign on social media as Georgia Democrats aim to oust the freshman representative. Sgt. Marcus Flowers has announced his official campaign against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional district. Read More: Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash for mocking congresswoman with trans daughter‘ “It’s official! I’m…
