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Weeks after Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was reportedly killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, her family is speaking out. This week, Dr. Fairfax’s sister penned a loving tribute to the late dentist. “My oldest sister Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was murdered by her husband on April 16th.
Redistricting efforts targeting largely Black districts in the South are moving rapidly, threatening the political power of Black voters at a time when they are disproportionately feeling the harms of an affordability crisis, environmental injustice, and access to health care and good-paying jobs. On Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court dealt
Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what’s considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter. (Or any well-adjusted adult, for that matter.) But we should
As commencements get underway across the country, Morehouse School of Medicine is demanding that one of its alumni not speak at its graduation. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was selected as speaker for the Morehouse School of Medicine’s commencement on May 16, with school leaders touting his appearance as a “homecoming.”
Source: On Mother’s Day this Sunday, WNBA players have something new to celebrate this year. The WNBA is providing new family-friendly benefits under its new collective bargaining agreement that give more support and protection for players who want to expand or start a family. According to the new agreement, players
Behind every great brand is a great story. And behind some of the most beloved Black-owned businesses is an even greater woman, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie who probably didn’t know she was planting seeds. It’s often said there’s nothing like a mother’s love, but these founders prove it
Source: Arnold Turner / Getty Byron Allen is preparing to step into the late-night spotlight following the end of Stephen Colbert’s run on CBS. According to a report from Variety published in April, CBS will replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert at 11:35 p.m. ET post-local news slot with
In 2004, at the age of 18, Allyson Felix first began her Olympic track career. In the over 20 years since, the sprinter has become the most decorated track and field athlete in the history of sport, with five different summer games and 31 total medals (11 Olympic medals and
Black homeowners can use home improvement grants to make repairs and upgrades that build home value and generational wealth to pass down. Some key funding includes the USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program, HUD Title 1 Property Improvement Loans, and veterans’ services. Don’t forget local and regional offerings that vary
Source: The Washington Post / Getty The hits really don’t stop coming. As if the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act last week wasn’t bad enough, on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the state’s Democratic-led redistricting effort was unconstitutional. AP News reports that, in a
Weeks after Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was reportedly killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, her family is speaking out. This week, Dr. Fairfax’s sister penned a loving tribute to the late dentist. “My oldest sister Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was murdered by her husband on April 16th.
Redistricting efforts targeting largely Black districts in the South are moving rapidly, threatening the political power of Black voters at a time when they are disproportionately feeling the harms of an affordability crisis, environmental injustice, and access to health care and good-paying jobs. On Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court dealt
Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what’s considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter. (Or any well-adjusted adult, for that matter.) But we should
As commencements get underway across the country, Morehouse School of Medicine is demanding that one of its alumni not speak at its graduation. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was selected as speaker for the Morehouse School of Medicine’s commencement on May 16, with school leaders touting his appearance as a “homecoming.”
Source: On Mother’s Day this Sunday, WNBA players have something new to celebrate this year. The WNBA is providing new family-friendly benefits under its new collective bargaining agreement that give more support and protection for players who want to expand or start a family. According to the new agreement, players
Behind every great brand is a great story. And behind some of the most beloved Black-owned businesses is an even greater woman, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie who probably didn’t know she was planting seeds. It’s often said there’s nothing like a mother’s love, but these founders prove it
Source: Arnold Turner / Getty Byron Allen is preparing to step into the late-night spotlight following the end of Stephen Colbert’s run on CBS. According to a report from Variety published in April, CBS will replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert at 11:35 p.m. ET post-local news slot with
In 2004, at the age of 18, Allyson Felix first began her Olympic track career. In the over 20 years since, the sprinter has become the most decorated track and field athlete in the history of sport, with five different summer games and 31 total medals (11 Olympic medals and
Black homeowners can use home improvement grants to make repairs and upgrades that build home value and generational wealth to pass down. Some key funding includes the USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program, HUD Title 1 Property Improvement Loans, and veterans’ services. Don’t forget local and regional offerings that vary
Source: The Washington Post / Getty The hits really don’t stop coming. As if the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act last week wasn’t bad enough, on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the state’s Democratic-led redistricting effort was unconstitutional. AP News reports that, in a