Former quarterback and current social justice activist Colin Kaepernick has partnered with Jahm Najafi to form Mission Advancement Corp., an ESG-focused blank check company that is targeting the consumer sector. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The company, Mission Advancement Corp, has filed with the SEC to raise up to $250 …

In 1997, Brandy was sitting on top of the world, living her best fairytale life. Her new hit sitcom Moesha put her sweet face in people’s homes every week and her debut album released three years prior, was a multi-platinum success.  Brandy’s real teenage life suddenly seeped onto the small …

Dominic PezzolaPhoto: FBI via the Associated Press (AP) Right now, House impeachment managers are making a case for why ex-President Donald Trump should be held accountable for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Of course, Trump and Trump loyalists are standing firm on the argument that Trump …

Tyler Perry’s climb from poverty to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers in entertainment is an amazing feat of determination. He is the personification of the American Dream bathed in Black Excellence. Perry, who once lived in his car, is now listed on the distinguished Forbes list as a …

One of the most consequential episodes in the history of American sports began with an All-Star Major Leaguer’s simple wish to avoid the Philadelphia Phillies. The year was 1969, and not only were the Phillies next-level terrible, but they had signed their first African American player only 12 years ago, …

Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold spent five seasons together filming the hit series Martin. Now the longtime friends are teaming up for a new talk show. Tisha & Tichina Have Issues is expected to bring a fresh spin to celebrities interviews with each episode of the series being hosted by …

Platinum Transportation group is reportedly suing Offset for not returning one of their rental Bentleys when it was due. According to TMZ, the car company says it rented out the luxury vehicle in the Spring of 2020 and claim it went missing when it was time to turn it back …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made new recommendations to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, including the more contagious strains.  On Wednesday, the CDC released a new report detailing that wearing tight-fitting surgical masks or doubling masks may drastically reduce COVID-19 transmission.  Scientists discovered that if two …

Latraviette Wilson-Smith, left, Caroline Wanga, and Cori MurrayPhoto: Paras Griffin (Getty Images), Slaven Vlasic (Getty Images), Paras Griffin (Getty Images) The year known as 2020 was unfathomably challenging by anyone’s estimation; but as Essence magazine celebrated its 50th anniversary, the pioneering and enduring imprint and lifestyle brand, by its own …

This article was published online on February 10, 2021. Massachusetts abolished enslavement before the Treaty of Paris brought an end to the American Revolution, in 1783. The state constitution, adopted in 1780 and drafted by John Adams, follows the Declaration of Independence in proclaiming that all “men are born free …