Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty Conservatives have put diversity programs back in front of the political firing squad this week after Claudine Gay, Havard’s first Black President resigned amid a controversial plagiarism claim and a congressional hearing about the University’s code of conduct policy around Jewish hate speech. Right-wing mouthpieces took to social calling…
Claudine Gay, Harvard University’s first Black president, resigned Tuesday amid accusations of plagiarism and a major backlash that emerged in recent months over her failure to address anti-Semitism on campus — marking the shortest tenure for any leader in the school’s 386-year history. Gay released a statement, announcing she would step down as president and…
Jada Pinkett Smith is a trending topic again, but this time it is not about revelations regarding her marriage. Instead, fans are letting jokes fly over her recent appearance. The actress was deemed nearly unrecognizable on Jan. 2 when she posted a selfie that had plenty of people doing a double take to ensure their…
Certified psychologist Dr. Ebony Butler discusses Black mental health, including questions to ask your therapist, and how to manage minor aches and pains. In this thoughtful discussion, host Ericka Dunlap raises frequently asked questions about mental health care, in partnership with The Advil Pain Equity Project. The Advil Pain Equity Project is facilitating these necessary…
A California woman is facing murder charges for allegedly running over a 60-year-old woman with her vehicle, claiming she believed the victim was stealing a package from her home. The accused woman has been apprehended, but it remains uncertain whether the victim had actually taken anything from the driver’s residence. The San Pablo Police Department…
Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center on January 2, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. | Source: Joshua Gateley / Getty NBA star Josh Giddey is receiving favorable news coverage from mainstream media despite an existing criminal investigation into allegations…
Erykah Badu has never shied away from conversations about her love life, but she recently shared a video about her “boyfriends” in response to a question about what makes her happy. On Jan. 2, the neo-soul singer shared a video of her fans on Instagram, which shows her moving and stretching to “Workin’ Day and…
A viral video shows a woman blasting Delta Air Lines employees, slamming her bag on the counter and calling them names because her flight to Rochester, New York, was delayed. The clip posted on Instagram by @atlscoop with over one million views shows the interaction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It shows the woman yelling at the…
Bishop William Murphy Jr. is under scrutiny after video of his Watch Night service went viral. Murphy, the pastor of The Dream Center Church of Atlanta, hosted a late-evening New Year’s Eve service. The service featured a DJ who provided entertainment, creating a concert-like atmosphere for worshippers as they welcomed the new year within the…
A newly released video shows the moment when a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy opened fire on Niani Finlayson in front of her child while responding to a domestic violence dispute. The sheriff’s office released an incident briefing of the Dec. 4 shooting to the public last week. It includes 911 audio of the 27-year-old…
