Source: iOne Digital Creative Services I arrived at Dream Defenders exactly 12 years after Trayvon Martin was murdered. On a quest to redefine my role as a writer in times of turmoil, I sat during my interview process feeling I was such a far cry from the days I felt hope by speaking truth-to-power as…
A veteran teacher at a Texas middle school has been fired after students accused her of using a racial slur in front of a class full of sixth graders, according to officials. The now-former teacher, who taught math at Bradley Middle School in San Antonio for the past 18 years, was previously identified by parents…
It appears as though Gayle King has more tenacity than ever after flaunting her assets on the cover of Sports Illustrated. The veteran broadcast journalist is still reeling from the fanfare over her swimsuit photos, so much so that even while dressed in her professional, buttoned-up attire, she can’t seem to closet her newfound fierce…
Source: Bettmann / Getty “Just because a record has a groove / Don’t make it in the groove.” ~ Stevie Wonder Turn on some music right now – almost any made by Black Americans after about 1930. Odds are the nuances that make it so appealing are using compositional and orchestral practices first conceived and…
Any murder of an innocent teen is tragic enough, but some cases surpass our nightmares and fall into the realm of the truly strange. When LaTania “Janell” Carwell went missing with her stepfather in the early morning hours of her “sweet 16” birthday — on April 17, 2017 — an entire Georgia community turned into…
The home of rapper Sean Kingston, real name Kisean Anderson, was raided by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and a Davie Police SWAT team, and his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, was taken into custody. On the morning of Thursday, May 23, law enforcement swarmed Kingston’s rented Southwest Ranches residence located near Southwest 146th Avenue and 46th Street….
Days after being photographed at the Cannes Festival pointing her finger at a white usher, singer Kelly Rowland has addressed the incident, asserting that her boundaries were not respected. And mama Tina Knowles has something to say about it too. Sporting a new blond bob, the Destiny’s Child star spoke about the encounter, which garnered…
Kyle Rittenhouse, a gun rights activist known for walking free after shooting three men, killing two of them, has opened himself to new criticism with a viral social media post. Rittenhouse, who became infamous after the 2020 shooting, is facing backlash for an oblivious remark toward Native Americans. Kyle Rittenhouse closes his eyes and cries…
One of the most important parts of sustaining a business is knowing when and how to grow. and where you’re trying to build generational wealth, understanding the evolution of your business is paramount. Two years ago, when I first spoke to Reec Swiney, the founder of BlackYard Chickenz, he was living in a modest Atlanta…
Actor Michael Richards, best known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on the nine-season sitcom “Seinfeld,” saw his career come crashing down after a racially charged outburst during a stand-up performance. Nearly two decades later, Richards opens up about the incident, saying he was immediately sorry for hurling the N-word at guests in the audience….
