Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Photo: ValeStock (Shutterstock) In today’s episode of Can Black People Even Exist Without Looking Suspicious Someone? a Black man has filed a lawsuit against the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley hotel in Alameda County, Calif., after he said he was racially profiled and treated like shit last year by the hotel …
Read More »Raven-Symoné To Host Home Makeover Show With A Twist
Raven-Symoné’s reboot of That’s So Raven was cancelled after four seasons but she has already found a new gig. According to Deadline, the 35-year-old will host What Not To Design (working title) on HGTV, a spinoff of the wildly popular What Not To Wear on fellow Discovery lifestyle cable network …
Read More »Spelman College Received Record Number of Applications For the 2021-2022 Admissions Cycle
Despite the pandemic, Spelman College received over 11,000 applications for the next admissions term. This represents the highest number of applications received in any admissions term since the founding of the college 140 years ago. “The increased interest in Spelman is a testament to the College’s reputation of graduating Black …
Read More »'She's Damaging Our Children': Black Father of NYC 'Bagel Karen's' Biracial Children Speaks Out
Screenshot: @Carolinas_94/ Twitter Listen: I’m not against interracial relationships. I mean, it couldn’t be me—but I understand that everyone’s journey to finding love is different, so I’m not here to judge. However, if you’re going to be a Black person with a white significant other—especially if you’re going to be …
Read More »George Floyd Toxicology Report Used In Racist Prank
A printout of George Floyd’s toxicology report with comments insinuating his death was related to drugs was discovered pinned to a Black History Month bulletin board display on Duke University’s campus. Now, the school is investigating. The flier was found Saturday (March 20) on the display honoring Black victims of …
Read More »Add Time Back Into Your Day With These 10 Utility Apps On Sale
Imagine how much you could get done if there were a couple more hours in the day: productivity through the roof, no more missed assignments, and your to-do list might actually be complete. Since we have to settle with reality, take advantage of the resources available to maximize your workday …
Read More »California Supreme Court Rules That Keeping People Jailed Because They Can't Pay Bail Is Unconstitutional. Every State Should Do the Same
Photo: sirtravelalot (Shutterstock) On Thursday, California’s Supreme Court struck a major blow to the cash bail system in a ruling that should honestly be adopted across the nation. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that it is unconstitutional to hold people in jail just because they can’t afford bail …
Read More »Andre’ Hill Autopsy Reveals He Was Shot Four Times By Cop
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office on Friday (March 26) released an autopsy report that revealed Andre’ Hill was shot four times by former Columbus police officer Adam Coy. Coy shot and killed the 47-year-old while responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Ohio capital’s northwest side. A …
Read More »Confederate Namesake School Demoted Teacher For Not Removing Black Lives Matter Flag
A high school that honors infamous Confederate general Robert E. Lee demoted a teacher for having a Black Lives Matter flag in her class. Amy Donofrio teaches language arts at Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and she refused to take down a BLM flag that hung outside …
Read More »With a $15 Million Start From the Ford Foundation, The Black Feminist Fund Takes Flight
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Black women matter—because when we win, we typically bring everyone to the finish line. The Ford Foundation clearly recognizes the value in investing in Black women, as on Thursday, it was announced that the philanthropic organization is providing $15 million to launch The Black Feminist Fund, …
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