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Leigh M. Chapman, a Howard Law alumnae and veteran of voting rights orgs, will serve as Pennsylvania’s acting Secretary of the Commonwealth, making her the state’s top election official heading into the 2022 midterm elections.Photo: Pennsylvania Office of the Governor A Black attorney with a record of voting-rights advocacy was …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About the 2020s
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. This year was … a lot. Delta, Omicron, inflation, threats to democracy. I get why most …
Read More »Tobe Nwigwe Tore Down The Hip Hop Awards Stage
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Read More »Rockin’ The Bells At Home: LL Cool J Contracts COVID-19, Cancels ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Performance
As the latest variant of the coronavirus, Omicron tightens its grip across the country, one notable celebrity, LL Cool J, will be celebrating New Year’s Eve from the comfort of his couch after testing positive ahead of his scheduled live television performance. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary rapper and …
Read More »Ice Cube Addresses Faizon Love and Chris Tucker's Absence in Friday Franchise Sequels
Ice Cube attends the premiere of STX Films’ “Den of Thieves” at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on January 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) As is the norm when it comes to dissenting discourse on social media, folks are “alwayz into something.” Today, the …
Read More »Give Your Money. Give Your Time. Don’t Tell Anyone.
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his new podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. The end of the year isn’t just the holiday season; it’s also charity …
Read More »Woman Wants Toni Morrison and Books on Race Banned
A school board member in Virginia Beach, Va., is trying to get rid of books written by several popular African American authors including Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, claiming they are “pornographic,” The Daily Beast reports. Victoria Manning, an at-large member of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, led the demand …
Read More »NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster John Madden Dead at 85
0 (Image: Twitter) A large sports figure has unexpectedly passed away this week. Legendary coach and broadcast personality John Madden died on Tuesday. The NFL announced that Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning at the age of 85 years old. …
Read More »Black-Owned Hospice in Nashville Brings Comfort to Grieving Black Families
Photo: Diego Cervo (Shutterstock) The name is fitting: Heart and Soul Hospice. The new hospice agency in Nashvillle wants to improve the comfort of families at the end of a loved one’s life, according to NPR. What’s unique about it? The people who own and operate the hospice agency have the …
Read More »Wham! Bassist Deon Estus Dead At 65
Deon Estus, the longtime bass player for Wham! and George Michael, passed away on Monday (October 11). He was 65. “It is with real sadness I post that Deon Estus passed away this morning,” a post reads on Estus’ Twitter account. “Deon was mostly known as the third member of …
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