After seeing scant Black representation in the outdoor recreations through the media, Rue Mapp grew determined to change the narrative. That determination inspired her to found Outdoor Afro — a network connecting Black people with nature experiences — with a mission to do just that. The Oakland native created a …
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Tiffany Cartwright’s career as an assistant attorney general and an administrative law judge took a turn for the worse in 2012, after being laid-off because of state budget cuts, and then again in 2016. The lay-off forced her to collect unemployment, food stamps, and free medical insurance, ultimately having her …
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They may not be the warmest months, but February and March aren’t the worst time of the year to be a Black woman, as our incredible histories are celebrated not once, but twice. As Black History Month transitioned to Women’s History Month this week, Sephora delivered its own homage to …
Read More »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. 1. Russia intensified its war on Ukraine. Today, Russia gained control of a major nuclear power …
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The recent settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the state of North Carolina enables thousands of its low-income drivers to seek restoration of their suspended licenses, which advocates say were revoked unfairly. As reported by The Charlotte Observer, a federal court on Thursday approved the agreement requiring the N.C. Division …
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WNBA center for Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner, was detained by police in Moscow after finding vape cartridges in her luggage. The basketball star is facing drug smuggling charges with a possibility of 10 years in prison for having the cannabis oil pen, according to officials. Per USA Today, Russian Federal …
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Judge Glenda Hatchett signs books at the Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2013 at Philadelphia Convention Center on November 1, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Pennsylvania Conference for Women) When Judge Glenda Hatchett enters the courtroom, she rules with a firm but compassionate hand. The two-time …
Read More »African residents in Ukraine wait at the platform inside Lviv railway station, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Lviv, west Ukraine. As hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians seek refuge in neighboring countries, cradling children in one arm and clutching belongings in the other, leaders in Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania …
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One of tennis’ brightest stars, Naomi Osaka isn’t just a gamer on the court — she’s also an avid video game player. Osaka is now the latest to join Fortnite’s Icon Series with a signature collection of in-game outfits and accessories. As reported by AfroTech, Osaka became the first female …
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A group of Black entrepreneurs is turning Tulsa, Oklahoma, the site of the Tulsa Race Massacre into a technology hub for digital creators and developers. According to ABC News, digital founders based in Tulsa have a pipeline of fresh and diverse technology talent, a quality support system, and a cost-of-living …
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