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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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