A mural of Trayvon Martin is seen on the side of a building in the Sandtown neighborhood where Freddie Gray was arrested on April 30, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: Andrew Burton (Getty Images) Trayvon Martin will never get to go to college, find someone he loves, and have his …
Read More »A State of Emergency for Democracy
Russian President Vladimir Putin pines for the old Russian empire and takes Ukraine’s independence as a personal affront. But the invasion of Ukraine is not a limited regional dispute between neighbors. Putin is also motivated by a deep opposition to democracy more broadly. That is why he has waged a …
Read More »Turn Your Laptop Into A Productivity Powerhouse
The ability to own multiple mobile devices has made life easier for nearly everyone. While more mobile devices mean more opportunities, it also means there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself seeking more power for your batteries and more USB ports to transfer and upload data. As long as you …
Read More »Stephan James to Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Upcoming Limited Series
Stephan James attends the 4th Annual B.L.A.C.K Ball during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival on September 09, 2019 in Toronto, CanadaPhoto: Tommaso Boddi (Getty Images) The life and legacy of acclaimed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be coming to a small screen near us soon. On Thursday, it was revealed …
Read More »Russell Reynolds Associates Names Gaurdie Banister, Jr. Chairman
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Gaurdie Banister, Jr. has been appointed as chairman of the board. Serving as RRA’s first independent chair, Mr. Banister will lead the board and provide oversight to guide the firm’s strategic goals and objectives, including governance best practices and diversity, …
Read More »Three Former Minneapolis Cops Guilty of Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
This combination of photos provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020, shows, from left, former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. The former policer officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed …
Read More »Da Brat weds fiancée Jesseca Dupart on 2/22/22
The relationship between Da Brat and fiancée Jesseca “BB Judy” Dupart has reached its climax. The two were married on Tuesday in Georgia, according to PEOPLE. Taking place at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, the stars of Brat Loves Judy, tied the knot before 100 guests in attendance. Among those …
Read More »Meet The Two Black Women Reshaping The World Of Menswear With Todd Patrick
It’s become the norm to see male fashion designers dominate the womenswear scene. But not too often do you see women staking a claim in menswear. Desyree Nicole and Gabriella Elyse are changing the game with their Black-women-owned menswear line, Todd Patrick. Initially launched in 2016 after Nicole decided to …
Read More »The insurrection through the lens of a Black photojournalist
Shedrick Pelt remembers the endless waves of flags and red hats on Jan. 6, 2021, as a crowd moved along Pennsylvania Avenue after President Donald Trump urged his supporters to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election. As he was jostled along with the mass that was …
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