Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Image: Mehaniq (Shutterstock) As we’ve seen time and time again in recent years, it’s apparently almost impossible to put up a monument or memorial to a Black person in this country without it being vandalized by racists. Here’s the latest example: The Oregonian reports that a 20-year-old white man was …
Read More »The Books Briefing: Books to Get Lost in This Summer
Recommendations for wherever you prefer to devour hundreds of pages in a single sitting, whether it’s at the beach or in your home. By The Atlantic Culture Desk In today’s newsletter, you’ll find a selection of books filled with excitement, to read (nor not read) at the beach, or wherever …
Read More »Major Black Actor Cut From The Next ‘Star Wars’ Film
Major buzz is already surrounding the upcoming Star Wars stand-alone Han Solo film, and while it seems as nothing but praise has surrounded the movie’s production, thus far, a wrench has been thrown in the confetti as one major star just announced that he’s been cut from the action. According …
Read More »Hawai’i tourists caught with fake vaccination cards
Two tourists are facing up to one year in prison and a $5000 fine after allegedly falsifying vaccine cards to travel to Hawai’i last Sunday. U.S. mainlanders Norbert Chung, 57, and Trevor Chung, 19, were detained and arrested by the Department of the Attorney General at a Honolulu airport after …
Read More »Major Companies Are Recruiting HBCU Talent Than Ever Before
HBCU career service leaders and officials say recruitment of their graduates by major companies has skyrocketed since the death of George Floyd. The nation and worldwide outrage after Floyd’s death combined with the call for racial equity last summer has pushed a bevy of Fortune 500 companies to do more, …
Read More »How tropical storms could impact Haiti amid deadly earthquake
Haiti is reeling from Saturday’s deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has taken the lives of hundreds. Now, the Caribbean nation stands to face at least one tropical storm in the coming days. The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe breaks down the weather forecast for tropical storms Fred and Grace and what …
Read More »Man Captured on Video Tearing Out Chicago Family's BLM Sign From Their Yard
Image: f11photo (Shutterstock) An investigation is underway in Chicago after a man who appeared to be a city employee pulled a North Side family’s Black Lives Matter yard sign out of the ground and turned it face down. CBS Chicago reports that the incident was captured on video by a …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic </em>Daily: This Is Heat Season, Not Summer
America is burning up and burning down. This week’s extreme heat is a reminder that climate change is here. 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 …
Read More »Woman Who Had Underage Sex With R. Kelly Breaks Her Silence
R. Kelly is having a Bill Cosby moment. After years of speculation, women and their families are starting to come forward with specific allegations of sexual abuse by the Pied Piper of R&B, and the latest may be the most damaging yet. A woman has come forward accusing R. Kelly of taking …
Read More »28-Year-Old Wins Viral Wine Contest; Receives $10,000 Monthly Salary and Free Rent For A Year
Austin-based wine connoisseur Lindsay Perry was recently selected as a new employee of Murphy-Goode Winery. The 28-year-old will move to California this fall to pursue her dream job. As a contest winner, she will receive a salary of $10,000 per month and live went free for a year while indulging …
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