60 years after ‘Bloody Sunday,’ leaders say voting rights and racial equality have declined
Civil rights leaders and elected officials commemorated on Friday the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” the day voting and civil rights activists were violently beaten and injured by law enforcement officers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama while protesting the right to vote for Black Americans in the Jim Crow South. The bloody […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser explains plans to remove Black Lives Matter street mural: ‘We have bigger fish to fry’
A beloved street mural in Washington, D.C., is set to be removed following concerns and threats from President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. Black Lives Matter Plaza near the city’s downtown and situated just north of The White House on 16th Street, NW, features the famous “Black Lives Matter” mural painted on the street in the […]
‘Anti-DEI efforts are anti-Black’: Activist Maurice Mitchell lays out the consequences of diversity rollbacks and a plan for resistance
The rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the United States is more than just a political talking point—it’s a direct attack on Black progress, says Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party (WFP). Mitchell got his start in activism in college at Howard University, after a classmate was killed by […]
Baton Rouge police arrest one, pursue two more suspects in hazing death of Southern University student
After making one arrest so far, two more suspects are expected to face charges in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old Southern University student who died last week after participating in an alleged fraternity hazing ritual. During a press conference held on Friday, Baton Rouge police confirmed they have arrested and charged […]
D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! is dead at 64
D’Wayne Wiggins, one of the founding members of the hit-making soul, funk, and R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! has died after a year-long battle with bladder cancer, according to a statement posted to the group’s Instagram page from The Wiggins family. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne […]
Food Network star Kardea Brown thanks flight attendants for accommodating her ‘massive’ wedding dress on recent flight
For every destination bride, at least one question arises: How do you get the dress to your destination? According to Food Network star Kardea Brown, fly Delta. On Wednesday, in a video uploaded to her Instagram Stories, the 37-year-old “Delicious Miss Brown” host and bride-to-be gave a shout-out to the flight attendants on a recent […]
Kenya Moore visits daughter’s classroom to share a lesson on beauty and breaking boundaries
Kenya Moore has been in full mommy mode. Recently, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum stopped by her six-year-old daughter Brooklyn’s classroom for a special presentation in honor of Black History and Women’s History Month. As the second Black woman ever crowned Miss USA, Moore used the moment to teach an important lesson on the […]
Federal judge reinstates labor board member Gwynne Wilcox fired by President Trump
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he fired a member of an independent labor agency, and the judge ordered that she be allowed to remain on the job. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., found Trump did not have the authority to remove Gwynne Wilcox from the […]
Eventbrite Launches Bold Rebrand to Appeal to the Gen Z Market
Eventbrite’s new redesigned app boasts a modern look, making event discovery and social planning easier than ever. With this update and a fresh brand identity, the company is doubling down on creating unforgettable social experiences and reaching the Gen Z market where it thrives. Eventbrite eyes a comeback with new features and Gen Z focus […]
Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband now wants half of her SAG pension, four years after nearly $1 million divorce settlement
When it comes to the “what’s mine is yours” mentality in marriage, how far is too far? Actress Jurnee Smollett may have to ask herself that very question as she faces a new legal battle with her ex-husband, musician Josiah Bell. “The Lovecraft Country” star, who finalized her divorce from Bell in August 2021, might […]
