by Daniel Johnson April 5, 2024 Mavi, who has taken on the role of the family spokesperson, also disagreed with the use of her sister’s death as a moment of political convenience. The family of Ruby Garcia, a woman who was killed by an undocumented immigrant and found on the …
Read More »Atlanta Schools Suffering With Mass Teacher Shortages
by Rafael Pena April 5, 2024 In Metro Atlanta schools are grappling with teacher shortages, with vacancies soaring, creating a challenging landscape for educators. AtlantaNewsFirst reports that schools are grappling with teacher shortages in the heart of Metro Atlanta, with vacancies soaring into the triple digits, exacerbating an already challenging …
Read More »Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Shows Off New Sex Offender Registry Photo
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are seen departing the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024 in New York City.Photo: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images (Getty Images) Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, is one step closer to being a free …
Read More »Why Beyoncé Keeps Reinventing Herself
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. One week ago, Beyoncé released a sprawling 27-track album, the second in a promised …
Read More »Serena Williams is finding new wins as a mother of 2
Tennis legend. Serial entrepreneur. Venture capitalist. Serena Williams holds many titles, but since giving birth to her first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr., in 2017, her favorite is “Mom.” In August 2023, Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, welcomed a second daughter to the fold, Adira River. “I have to …
Read More »New York Inmates Allowed To See The Upcoming Eclipse Following Lawsuit Win
by Sharelle Burt April 5, 2024 The next solar eclipse, which can be viewed in the U.S., won’t be until 2044. A group of inmates in New York will be able to marvel at the eclipse like the rest of the nation after winning a lawsuit against the New York …
Read More »First Patient With Transplanted Pig Kidney Discharged From Hospital, And He’s Black
by Rafael Pena April 5, 2024 On April 3, Richard Slayman, 62, became the first patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig. According to The New York Times, a groundbreaking moment for medical science happened on April 3, when Richard Slayman, 62, became the first patient to …
Read More »‘Tis The Season’ For Mega Music Festivals That Are Black AF
by Ahsan Washington April 5, 2024 Nowadays, music festivals are serving up more than just food and music. As the weather heats up, so do outdoor music festivals. The spring and summer seasons are ideal for music lovers and concertgoers to kick it in the elements with a community of …
Read More »Black Woman Goes Viral For Alarming Outburst On Spirit Airlines Flight
Screenshot: TikTok Though we have become somewhat accustomed to Karens having outbursts in public being caught on camera, a Black woman has gone viral for having an alarming meltdown on a Spirit Airlines flight. This Juneteenth We Revisit The Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown” The footage, which is from March …
Read More »Sister to Sister: Two Black women writers talk loving and leaving Islam
“Are you participating in Ramadan this year?” This is the question my sister and I often ask each other, even when we already know the answer. It is a question I wish neither to answer nor be asked. It reminds me that I am only Muslim by word and by …
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