Entertainment
Reconciling Kevin Samuels’ Divisive Views, Women’s Reactions
Controversial YouTuber Kevin Samuels died last week, very suddenly and unexpectedly, at his rented Atlanta […]
Articles by Staff
Editorials
Black Communities Need to Speak More Openly About Their Health
by AlexWong Over the past year, the fight for voting rights has felt like an epic struggle. Since early 2021, when a Republican-led voter suppression effort in Georgia gave way to copycat legislation all across the […]
Entertainment
Alfonso Ribeiro Denounces ‘The Carlton,’ Doesn’t Like Being Asked to Dance as a Black Man
Some actors have starred as characters that go on to become so iconic in pop culture that fans find it almost impossible to separate the role from the real-life person. From Jaleel White as Steve […]
Sports
Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow Extended for Another Month
MOSCOW – The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Griner’s lawyer Alexander Boikov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short […]
Education
COVID-19 Takes Down Lincoln College
HBCU Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois announced it will close its doors May 13. “Lincoln College has been serving students from across the globe for more than 157 years,” college President David Gerlach said in […]
National
Black Man Named Teacher of the Year
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently honored Kurt Russell as the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, as schools continue to recruit and hire more Black-male teachers. President Biden and First Lady […]
Entertainment
Actor Will Smith Banned from Attending Oscars for 10 Years
No doubt Will Smith hasn’t worn a big smile in his face since he strolled the red carpet to enter the Oscar ceremonies a few weeks ago. He has since learned it will be at […]
National
Video Shows Republicans Walking out of the Senate Chamber as Ketanji Brown Jackson Was Confirmed
Not everyone is excited about Ketanji Brown’s confirmation approval. With recalcitrant behavior expected, Republicans walked out of the Senate chamber as a standing ovation was given while Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the Black […]
Political
Do All Black People Look Alike? Virginia Governor Mixed Up Two Black Legislators and Lauded the Wrong One for Black History Month
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin mistook one Black legislator for another when he complimented the wrong one for a speech for Black History Month. Democratic state senator Louise Lucas revealed on Twitter that Republican Youngkin texted […]
Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson Becomes first Black Woman to Win gold Medal in Individual Event at Winter Games
Erin Jackson has become the first Black woman to the win a speedskating medal of any kind and added to the U.S. gold medal tally. She finished with a time of 37.04 seconds. It was […]