Photo: Ira Bostic (Shutterstock) A woman is suing Von Miller, NFL linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, for allegedly sharing explicit images of her engaged in consensual sexual acts with two celebrities. The files also allegedly include a sex tape between the woman (who is being referred to only as Jane …
Read More »Black Couple Takes Justice Into Their Own Hands After Being Forced To Prove Ownership Of Their Clothing Store
Photo: Larina Marina (Shutterstock) In August of 2020 as the world cried out for justice for George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, the quiet town of Tiburon, California was mismanaging its own officer encounters with the public. Married couple Yema Khalif and Hawi Awash were approached by an …
Read More »Ready for Takeoff: Compton Program Inspires Black, Brown Youths To Dream of Aviation Careers
Demetrius Harris of Compton, California, says he still remembers the moment two Black pilots welcomed him onto a commercial flight when he was young, leaving him with a lasting impression of the heights he too would someday be able to reach. “There was something powerful about seeing two people that …
Read More »Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s New Jersey Funeral To Be Livestreamed Today
Screenshot: Provided by parents of Dwayne Haskins Jr. A second memorial for Dwayne Haskins Jr., the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who died this month in a tragic accident on a Florida Highway, is being held in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. Today’s public memorial, planned and hosted by Haskins’ parents, …
Read More »5 Ecotourism destinations promoting environmental preservation
Photo: AdobeStock On Friday, April 22, we celebrated Earth Day—an annual holiday that gives voice to environmental consciousness. However, in all honesty, with as much information as we have about the state of the environment, making responsible climate-based decisions should be a part of our daily lives. From recycling to …
Read More »Why the Russian People Go Along With Putin’s War
In the early days of the war on Ukraine, tens of thousands of Russians protested an invasion launched in their name. This was encouraging. Americans could content themselves with the possibility that Russian citizens might take matters into their own hands, challenging and weakening their president, Vladimir Putin. In recent …
Read More »Limit Blue Light Exposure With Oculamp
Blue light is involved in every aspect of our lives. Digital screens, including those on cell phones, electronic devices, televisions, etc., all use a form of blue light in their displays. While it’s an environmentally sound way in the technology realm, the impact of blue lights lingers long after you’ve turned …
Read More »Emmett Till’s Family Look to Prosecute His Accuser for Kidnapping
Photo: Bettman (Getty Images) Emmett Till’s family members are calling for the prosecution of the woman who accused him of whistling at her in 1955, leading to his brutal murder, reported CBS News. Though the Justice Department closed the investigation into his murder, Till’s relatives are seeking another angle to …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: The Case for Letting Ukraine Into NATO
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Russia, which has killed thousands of soldiers and civilians in its so-far largely futile invasion, reinvigorated …
Read More »Meet Some of The Black Entrepreneurs Saving The Planet With Their Businesses
In honor of Earth Day, it’s worth noting some of the many Black entrepreneurs who have created businesses aimed at pouring back into the planet. Darrell Jobe developed a natural passion for preserving the planet following a number of shirt prison stints. Looking for a way to help the environment, …
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