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Photo: Octavio Jones/Pool Photo (AP) William R. Bryan, the man who brought national attention to the killing of Ahmaud Arbery by recording it, was found guilty of three counts of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault, one count of false imprisonment and one count of criminal attempt to commit …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic </em>Daily: The New Normal on Abortion
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. Drew Angerer / Getty; Win McNamee / Getty Will Roe v. Wade be reversed, or simply …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Asked To Take Psychiatric Exam In Lawsuit
Los Angeles County wants Vanessa Bryant and members of her family to submit to psychiatric examinations as a part of the ongoing legal battle centered around the lawsuit she filed last year. USA Today reports that in a recent court filing, the county asked for Kobe Bryant’s widow and members …
Read More »White ‘Karen’ And Her Son Harass Black Parking Lot Employee
A new viral video shows a Black parking lot employee being harassed by a white woman and her son at an apartment building in Nashville. Johnny Martinez said he was just doing his job—checking for car permits at the River House Apartments— when the seemingly racist “Karen” approached him along …
Read More »Descendants of Destroyed Black Town Want UGA to Pay
A view of the Arch and entrance to the University of Georgia’s North Campus on the first day of classes of the Fall semester during the Coronavirus pandemic on August 20, 2020. Photo: Jen Wolf (Shutterstock) Former residents and descendants of a Black community that was literally wiped off the …
Read More »When You Can’t Change the World, Change Your Feelings
“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. Everyone—even the most privileged among us—has circumstances they would like to change in …
Read More »TIDAL Releases HBCU Homecoming Playlists
It’s that time of year when alumni of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) gather for homecoming–weeklong celebrations of the Black college experience. On and off campus, there are seemingly nonstop reunions at events that feature cookouts, marching bands, concerts, fashion shows and, of course, fierce parties where old friends …
Read More »‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green Gives Whoopi Goldberg Her Flowers On ‘The View’
Actress Sonequa Martin-Green is making history as the first Black woman to serve in a Captain role on Star Trek. While appearing on The View to talk about the history she’s making on Star Trek: Discovery, Martin-Green took a moment to credit Whoopi Goldberg for all she represents for Black …
Read More »On World AIDS Day, National Black Justice Coalition Hosts Inspiring Twitter Campaign
Photo: Red Confidential (Shutterstock) HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects the Black community in the U.S., with the majority of new HIV diagnoses occurring in our community, and Black LGBTQ+ people being the most affected. For World AIDS Day, the National Black Justice Coalition is hosting a Twitter campaign in partnership with #TwitterIgnite, …
Read More »Hitman Holla Shares Photo Of His Girlfriend In Hospital
Hitman Holla, born Gerald Fulton, Jr., is asking for prayers after his girlfriend Cinnamon was shot in the face during a burglary. He is now sharing a photo of her in the hospital. The rapper tweeted, “Really appreciate the love and support from you all, it really mean a lot… …
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