Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

“It would be incredible to have a woman of color,” Mandela Barnes, the Democratic lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, told me. “That would speak volumes for the direction of this country and where our nominee intends to take us.” But he said he’s still drawn to Warren. Barnes is black himself. …

The singer-songwriter reflects on his musical journey. Source link

Share0 Hollywood has dealt with issues of diversity and inclusion for many years with campaigns like #OscarSoWhite illuminating the disparities many minorities in the industry face on everything from award nominations to salaries. Now, the founders of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) are coming together to create a new …

Protesters shut down the streets near Trump Tower on June 13, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.Photo: Natasha Moustache (Getty Images) We’ve already established that white people are really concerned about Chicago, and no one pretends to be more concerned than the white-orange President of the U.S. Trump sent an audacious letter …

Video footage has surfaced showing a Louisiana man beating the brakes off of a police officer Friday night (Jun. 26) after the cop started a physical altercation while trying to detain him. It all started when someone reportedly called the police on two Black men who were denied entry …

The most pointed concern circulating among the top levels of the Biden campaign and allies like the Democratic National Committee: Even with the pandemic-wrecked economy, Americans still trust Trump more on economic issues than Biden. One reason is that Republicans usually lead Democrats on economic trust. Another is that Trump …

Tyler Perry’s The Oval Is Just Getting Started Look back at the scandals, greed, lies and cover-ups from the first half of the season, then get ready as new episodes of Tyler Perry’s The Oval kick off May 6 at 9/8c. Source link

Share0 Activist Rachel Cargle (Image: Getaway) Getaway, the lodging company known for its tiny cabins situated in nature, is making the statement that rest is a form of resistance and is vital to the revolution. The brand has launched 100 Nights of Rest, which will grant 100 one-night stays at …

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was arrested earlier this week after police said they found him sleeping behind an airport in Florida. According to the Miami Herald, citing the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the 28-year-old MLB player is facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge. Authorities found Toles snoozing behind …

Police officers Nathan Woodyard, Jason Rosenblatt, and Randy Roedema of the Aurora Police Department in Colorado have been put to work in a “non-enforcement capacity” since interest has renewed in the case surrounding the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain last year. A police department spokesperson says the decision was “done …