In early 1953, the photograph of a prominent nun being arrested was splashed across the front pages of French newspapers. Over the next several weeks, other French clergy—monks and nuns—would also be arrested. The charge: kidnapping two young Jewish boys, Robert and Gérald Finaly, whose parents had perished in a …

BET’s 2020 Republican National Convention Coverage Day 4: Thursday, August 27, 2020: Follow BET’s coverage with our live blog for the latest updates from the Republican National Convention. We’ll feature news about the event, speeches, performances and commentary from August 24 to 27.  Each night, the convention will include speeches from Party leaders, real people …

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle 0 (Image via @metierbrewing/Instagram) The craft beer industry has long had issues with diversity and inclusion, with many Black entrepreneurs fighting for representation to show that faces from all different walks of life that enjoy beer culture. One entrepreneur’s journey to creating his beer brand was no easy …

“It takes a village,” Bryant captioned in her post. “Thank you all to my loving family, amazing friends and wonderful fans for your love and support. One day at a time.” Vanessa’s heartfelt post came after what would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday on Aug. 23. A Los Angeles …

Screenshot: Fox Sports Magic When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of …

The Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Marlo Hampton has shared the devastating news that her nephew Quentin McNeil has passed away. Making an announcement on her Instagram, Hampton said that her nephew “Mepmhis Mack,” was “taken from us too soon.” “I never imagined I would be saying goodbye to another …

Women voters may determine who wins the 2020 election: They turn out to vote in higher numbers than men, and they are an influential constituency in the suburban districts where Trump stands to lose badly among 2016 supporters. With Trump perpetually trailed by allegations of sexual assault, the RNC is …

Fans of Greenleaf were heartbroken when it was announced that the show’s current fifth season would be its last, but it seems this won’t be the last we’ll see of the crew. The show’s creator Craig Wright and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films are working on a new series called Delilah, …

Controversy set in just seconds into the second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention. During the opening prayer, Rev. Norma Urrabazo invited viewers to “join your faith with mine and let’s pray in agreement.” The prayer, however, included a line for Jacob Blake, the Black man from Kanosha, Wisconsin …

Photo: Yarygin (Shutterstock) Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor Tom Wolf included marijuana legalization as part of his legislative agenda for the state’s COVID-19 economy recovery plan. CNN reports that Gov. Wolf has asked the state legislature to work towards legalizing marijuana. A press release outlining his proposed plan states that 50 percent …