As Trump delivers joint address, Black women of Congress help lead the resistance
Donald Trump‘s first joint address to Congress as the 47th president of the United States on Tuesday night is being met with resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill. But it’s the elected Black members, particularly Black women, of Congress who are working to lead and shape the opposition to Trump’s agenda. Ahead of Trump’s State […]
Hundred year old Black grave site in Virginia being moved to make way for industrial park
Roughly 275 burial plots of the formerly enslaved and sharecroppers at Danville, Va.’s Oak Hill plantation site are being moved to make way for an industrial park. Oak Hill, built in 1820, was the home of slaver Samuel Hairston, considered to be one of the largest enslavers in the south, but was vandalized and burned […]
Initial reports around the death of Caleb Wilson, who died after participating in a fraternity hazing ritual, may have been fabricated
The initial story regarding a college junior who died after participating in a hazing ritual while pledging the Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., may have been fabricated, according to sources. Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior mechanical engineering student at the university, was pronounced dead on Thursday, February 27, […]
A Georgia representative wants to withhold DC funding until Black Lives Matter Plaza is renamed
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is on a mission to erase Black Lives Matter Plaza from Washington, D.C. This week, he introduced a new bill, H.R. 1774, to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, proposing to withhold certain federal funds from the District of Columbia unless Mayor Muriel Bowser renames the symbolic street. “To amend […]
Meghan Markle drops new Netflix series ‘With Love, Meghan’ and As Ever brand on the same day as first interview in years
After much anticipation, a return to Instagram, a postponement, and a somewhat unfavorable expose in Vanity Fair, Meghan Markle’s new series has finally dropped on Netflix. On Tuesday, after being pushed back due to the wildfires that spread throughout Los Angeles in January, “With Love, Meghan,” a new reality lifestyle series starring the Duchess of […]
Honoring Her Story: Black women shaping history and our future
The stretch between February and March always carries an extra layer of magic as we transition from celebrating Black History Month to honoring Women’s History Month—two back-to-back affirmations of Black women’s power, resilience, and brilliance. Though society may try to overlook our impact, history tells a different story. From politics to fashion, the arts to […]
Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96
Robert G. Clark, who was elected in 1967 as Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and rose to the second-highest leadership role in the state House of Representatives, died Tuesday at age 96, his son said. Rep. Bryant Clark, who succeeded Robert Clark, said his father died of natural causes at home in […]
‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Guerdy Abraira reflects on her health journey: ‘I’m obsessed with my life’
After being in remission from breast cancer for the last 16 months, Guerdy Abraira is opening up about her health journey. The 47-year-old star of “The Real Housewives of Miami” recently told People magazine how she’s been balancing the demands of a busy life with her continued path to better health. “I’m Guerdy 2.0 now. […]
Networking for Career Success
Networking is an essential skill for career growth and professional success. In today’s connected world, the ability to make and maintain meaningful relationships with proper follow-up can give you opportunities while providing valuable mentorship. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to advance, knowing how to network for career success can […]
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre spark romance rumors
Hollywood may have a new power couple, and the internet is eating it up. Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have been quietly dropping hints about a possible romance for weeks, and their latest Oscars night photos have only fueled the speculation. Taylor, 34, set the timeline ablaze when she posted a carousel of striking black-and-white […]
