‘I think it’s a great opportunity also to just kind of inspire other women who are interested in this game,’ Smith said. Bianca Smith made history when the Boston Red Sox announced her new official position with the Major League Baseball organization. Read More: Former MLB player earns thousands making art Smith is now the…
‘This is not merely a U.S. national issue, but it shakes the world, at least all democracies,’ said Peter Beyer, the German government’s coordinator. Following this week’s shocking siege at the Capitol, which many believe was incited by outgoing President Donald Trump, world leaders from across the globe have responded to the chaos that took…
The pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and now US senator was once detained while peacefully protesting Trump budget cuts Black people have been harassed, detained, arrested, and even murdered for various seemingly innocuous activities, from birdwatching to running to owning an iPhone. But in 2017, Rev. Raphael Warnock, who was just elected to the US Senate in Georgia in…
“Little Women: Atlanta” star Ms. Juicy Baby recently celebrated her birthday by gifting herself with a unique ink job. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the reality star took to her Instagram page to show off her newest tattoo she received from the ink boss himself, Ceaser Emanuel from the VH1 reality show, “Black Ink Crew: New York.” (L-R)…
Chief Steven Sund said Thursday that police had planned for a free speech demonstration and did not expect the violent attack The head of the U.S. Capitol Police will resign effective Jan. 16 following the breach of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob. Chief Steven Sund said Thursday that police had planned for a free…
The former first lady says its time for social media platforms to ban the outgoing president permanently Outgoing President Donald Trump may have been “indefinitely” banned by Facebook and Instagram, as reported by theGrio but former first lady Michelle Obama doesn’t think that’s enough. After a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed and breached the U.S….
‘I am not in an emotional place to deal with the outrage,’ Cox said. Laverne Cox is stepping back from Sell/Buy/ Date, a documentary she was set to executive produce alongside Meryl Streep and Rashida Jones. The actress announced she would no longer be participating in the project that is based on the play by…
The altercation was avoided after almost a dozen lawmakers stepped up to deescalate the nearly violent situation. Members of the Republican and Democratic party almost escalated to physical violence during the early Thursday morning debate to certify Pennsylvania’s electoral votes. Read More: Georgia election official says possible Perdue, Loeffler losses Trump’s fault Reps. Andy Harris (R-Md.)…
The Black men were killed or injured by police The families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake Jr., and Eric Garner share a common pain and the frustration that their humanity isn’t recognized. Dateline‘s Craig Melvin sat down with the three men’s loved ones in a joint interview that will air Thursday on NBC in the Journey for Justice special….
Republican leaders suggested new policies such as requiring voters to have an excuse to cast an absentee ballot. In Georgia, Republicans have moved to tighten the procedures involving absentee ballots following the historic wins in the runoff election. Read More: GOP board member falsely claims she’s Black colleague after alleged hit-and-run Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported some…
