White Gunman In Florida Kills 3 Black Victims In Hate Crime
The Black community of Jacksonville, Florida, is dealing with the fallout of a fatal hate crime after a white gunman racially targeted Black patrons inside a Dollar General in a primarily Black area of the city on Aug. 27. Three people were killed. The motivations behind the fatal attack became clear after one weapon used […]
Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Harlem Renaissance Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, will pay homage to Black artists of the early 20th century. A Harlem Renaissance exhibition is set to open in 2024. The exhibition, “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism,” will run from Feb. 25 to July 28. According to the New York Times, the paintings […]
Simone Biles on Quest For Record-Breaking 8th U.S. Title
Simone Biles began her quest to win a record eighth United States title with a bang Friday night. Biles ended the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a lead of nearly three points. As CNN reported, with a win in the championships, Biles would become the first gymnast to win eight U.S. all […]
Family Of Former Slaver Apologizes For Role In Guyanese Slave Trade
The descendants of John Gladstone, a 19th-Century British sugar and coffee planter who owned thousands of enslaved people, traveled to Guyana to issue a formal apology for their ancestors’ actions. According to the Associated Press, Charles Gladstone and five other relatives made the trip to the University of Guyana, where the family addressed a crowd. […]
Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Bail Bonds Company Used By Trump Defendants
The Black woman CEO of an Atlanta-based bail bonding company was shocked to discover her latest clients were part of a nationally recognized case. Jennifer Greene‘s business, Free at Last Bail Bonds, was used by three people indicted in Donald Trump‘s election fraud case in Fulton County, Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution confirmed this. Former President Trump […]
Beyoncé Increases Small Business Sales After Silver Outfit Request
Queen Bey’s wish is the people’s demand. Beyoncé has requested that all who attend her Renaissance World Tour wear chrome for her 42nd birthday on Sept. 4. The entertainer announced her birthday wish on her website on Aug. 22, telling fans she wants to see their “most fabulous” silver attire during the final leg of […]
Cardi B And Blogger Tasha K’s Legal Battle Rages On
The legal battle between gossip blogger Tasha K and rapper Cardi B has taken an interesting turn. As Complex reports, the blogger has requested to set up a payment plan in 20 quarterly installments of $220,000 instead of paying the full amount of $3,868,753.47 that she owes the rapper. Cardi B was allowed to begin […]
Ramaswamy Likens Pressley To A ‘KKK Grand Wizard’ During Campaign Stop
During a campaign stop in Iowa on Aug. 25, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called Rep. Ayanna Pressley a “modern KKK Grand wizard.” As Politico reported, Ramaswamy made the comment in response to a question about critics potentially blaming him for supporting white supremacy. He also took aim at Ibram X. Kendi’s book How To […]
Melody Shari Of ‘Love & Marriage Huntsville’ Talks Purpose And Ownership
Entrepreneur, singer, and reality TV star Melody Shari, widely known as the vibrant fan-favorite on The Oprah Winfrey Network’s (OWN) hit TV show, “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” is continuing to defy the odds and rise in ownership and freedom. As the hit reality show wraps up its 6th season, fans remain centered on the drama […]
Legendary South Carolina State Football Coach Buddy Pough Announces Retirement
Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough’s upcoming season as the head football coach at South Carolina State University will be his last. He’s retiring after his 22nd season and nearly 50 years in athletics. Pough informed the team of his decision after morning practice on Aug. 24, according to a university statement. The team opens its season […]
