On Aug. 30, 1983, Guion “Guy” Bluford became the first Black American to reach space. But 40 years later, only 16 Black Americans have entered space. Bluford’s mission marked the first time the space shuttle was both launched and landed at night, and it was supposed to usher in progress

Despite speculation among NBA front office personnel that LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand shoes may have contributed to his son Lonzo Ball’s severe knee injury in 2022, the brand continues to survive.  LaVar Ball is back with a new and unimproved shoe design, according to Sports Illustrated. Ball posted the

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert announced that the league would be expanding its travel at the 2023 WNBA Draft. Teams were allowed to travel via privately chartered flights on back-to-back games and all throughout the playoffs. However, as SB Nation reports, Englebert walked this promise back in a memo after reiterating

Jewelry retailer Zales will be presenting two academic scholarships to students from universities represented in today’s Black College Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Sports Illustrated reports that two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students from Morehouse College and Virginia Union University. Awardees are selected in conjunction

Emmy Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph announced that her DIVA Foundation is expanding its reach. Founded in 1990, The DIVA Foundation was created to raise awareness, reduce stigmas, and help prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. The new multi-layered program will raise awareness about various issues that affect marginalized

Reality TV star Erica Mena has been released from “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” after using a racial slur against one of her fellow cast members. Her termination was announced on the franchise’s Instagram page. “The Love and Hip Hop franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our

Students who were lucky recipients of the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Textbook Fund have shown their thnaks to all of those who have contributed in a new video. The attendees of Howard and Morgan State University are now able to better focus on their studies with the pressure of buying books

The family of pregnant Black woman in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking justice for her death. Video footage recently disclosed to the public revealed that she was shot to death in her car by a local police officer. Ta’Kiya Young was 21-years-old when she was fatally shot by a member of

Cameron Sexton, State House Speaker In Tennessee, has been accused of assaulting a Black representative. Released video footage shows Rep. Justin Pearson being shoved by his fellow state rep. According to The Black Wall Street Times, the altercation played out along party lines. Sexton, a Republican from Crossville, clashed with

While married to TV personality Shaunie Henderson, Shaquille O’Neal acted as a father figure for her oldest son, Myles, who was from a past relationship. O’Neal was so close to Myles that he adopted him, and now, due to their special bond, the 26-year-old has decided to follow in the