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Screenshot: CBS 46 A daycare center in Roswell, Ga., has come under fire after being accused of feeding white children first while all the Black children had to wait to eat. The controversy started after the father of one of the Black children said he checked in on his two-year-old …
Read More »DMX Releases New Music Hours Before Passing Away
UPDATED… Just hours before news emerged that 50-year old, hip-hop legend DMX had died, Cleopatra Records announced the release of his latest song, titled “X Moves.” The track, which also features the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins, and rock legends Ian Paice and Steve Howe, dropped on Thursday, April 8th. …
Read More »Black Army Lieutenant Pepper-Sprayed, Held at Gunpoint, and Attacked by White Virginia Cops; Files Lawsuit After Horrific Traffic Stop
Black Lieutenant was pulled over by two White Virginia cops. He’s filing a lawsuit for the inhumane treatment he experienced during the traffic stop. After watching the horrific footage, many people took their concerns to social media to highlight the injustices that still exist. “If police officers are willing to …
Read More »LA County Works to Return Manhattan Beach Property to Descendants of Black Couple White Supremacy Stole it From
Photo: Lucky-photographer (Shutterstock) When we talk about systemic racism in America, one aspect tends to get left out of the discussion: Black people are disproportionately poor because, historically, we’ve been blocked from achieving generational wealth. From the Tulsa race riots to Detroit’s Black Bottom, U.S. history is full of stories …
Read More »Black female writers, editors create Hallmark card collection to inspire racial resilience
Melvina Young, a master writer for Hallmark, has translated her intention of keeping her finger on the pulse of her community by turning their emotions into words of empowerment and empathy that say “we matter.” “Our job really hinges on the power of empathy, that ability to get into someone …
Read More »A Look At NAACP Image Award Winning Animated Film 'Canvas'
Dealing the grief and loss is a soul-shaking journey. It forces us to readjust and live life in a brand new way. If we’re not careful, the weight of grief can cause us to lose even more than our loved ones. We could lose ourselves. In those difficult times, we …
Read More »CurlMix Couple Turned Down $400,000 Shark Tank Offer; Raised Over $2 Million with Community Support
The Chicago couple known for turning down a Shark Tank deal a few years ago just raised over $2 million for CurlMix. The brand is part of the Listener Brands portfolio and has only been around since 2015. What’s the secret to their rapid success? The company launched an equity …
Read More »Actor Quindon Tarver Killed At 38
Former child star Quindon Tarver was killed in a car crash last week in Dallas,Texas. He was only 38 years old. His uncle, Kevin Tarver, confirmed the sad news to Dallas Morning News, saying, “He had been through so much. But his focus was on his music. He was getting …
Read More »Black Army Lieutenant Sues Virginia Cops Who Pulled Guns on Him, Pepper-Sprayed and Struck Him in the Legs After Stop in New SUV
Screenshot: The Virginian-Pilot/ YouTube At this point, I really only have one question for police officers across the nation: Why are you like this? A Black man who also happens to be an Army lieutenant has recently filed a lawsuit alleging racial profiling and excessive use of force against two …
Read More »Nike Settles Lawsuit Against Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’
The drama over Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes” appears to be over. Nike has settled its lawsuit against MSCHF, the streetwear company that collaborated with the rapper to create the controversial sneakers. According to Reuters, MSCHF will voluntarily recall the shoes and offer full refunds to purchasers “to remove them …
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