Falynn Guobadia and Simon Guobadia have reportedly chosen to split. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 31, announced their divorce via her Instagram Story on Thursday (April 22). “After two years of marriage and 5 years of friendship, Simon and I have made the difficult decision to go our separate …
Read More »Black neighborhoods in Kansas hard hit by property tax sales
Rozetta Dotson worked two jobs to scrape together the money to pay down a delinquent tax debt on the Kansas City, Kansas, home she owns with her husband, Ricky. Then the pandemic hit, she lost her second job and Ricky got COVID-19. The Black homeowners kept paying what they could …
Read More »White North Carolina Official Fired for Refusing to Use Black Woman’s Doctoral Title
A white commission member in North Carolina has been ousted after he defiantly refused to reference a Black woman’s doctoral title. Greensboro Zoning Commission member Tony Collins had his position revoked by the City Council this week after he had an intense exchange with Carrie Rosario, a doctor and associate …
Read More »The Top Five Finalists Present Their Businesses
Gia Peppers introduces five finalists from the Mountain Dew Real Change Opportunity Fund Pitch Competition who explain their business ideas to the judges for a shot at $1 million. Source link
Read More »DOJ Considers Charging Derek Chauvin in 2017 Incident Where he Allegedly Beat Black 14-Year-Old and Knelt on Him for 17 Minutes
Derek ChauvinPhoto: Minnesota Department of Corrections (Getty Images) The hits just don’t stop coming for ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Now that he’s been convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Department of Justice is considering the possibility of charging him in connection to a 2017 incident where the man who …
Read More »Andra Day Almost Retired After Playing 'Billie Holiday'
Andra Day has a voice from the Gods, but her acting has catapulted her as one of the favorites to take home some major hardware at this year’s Oscars. Playing jazz icon Billie Holiday in Lee Daniels’ The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Day’s compelling performance garnered her critical acclaim, …
Read More »Daunte Wright’s Mother Speaks At His Funeral
Yesterday (April 22) was the funeral of Daunte Wright, the unarmed 20-year-old who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center, Minnosta police. There were many moving moments at Shiloh Temple International Ministries but the most powerful was Daunte’s mother. “My son had a smile that was worth a million dollars,” …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking a Break From Music
Megan Thee Stallion is one of the hottest rappers in the game. After being a local sensation in Houston, she became a superstar, taking home three Grammys this past year, including Best New Artist. After talking to social media, fans thought that “Thee Stallion” might be announcing the release of …
Read More »Choreographer JaQuel Knight Launches Company to Copyright Dance Moves
After a growing number of Black TikTok creators complained of having their signature moves stolen by white influencers, a Black choreographer has launched a company to protect their creativity. JaQuel Knight has enjoyed success as a choreographer who has worked with the likes of Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion. His …
Read More »Rep. Grothman Wants To Ban Performances Like Cardi B’s ‘Wap’
It seems as if Cardi B and her music has captured the attention of Glenn Grothman. On the House floor Thursday, U.S. Rep. Grothman, a Republican from Glenbeulah, said that Cardi B’s performance at this year’s Grammy Awards was “inconsistent with basic decency.” In his speech, he requested that the Federal Communications …
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