Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

Poet and actor Craig “muMs the Schemer” Grant reportedly died yesterday, March 24. He was  52 years old. Grant played Arnold “Poet” Jackson on HBO’s popular drama series, Oz for all six seasons. He is also featured in the Netflix film, Marvel’s Luke Cage, Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It …

Creating websites, apps, and digital products is not just about making things pretty—it’s also about making things work. No matter how aesthetically pleasing your site is, it will be rendered useless if the structure is poorly designed. The internal workings of an app or site are essentially what makes it …

Dwyane Wade was widley praised for supporting his transgender daughter Zaya. However, there were some haters like rapper Boosie and, most recently, B2K member J-Boog (he called Zaya’s interview with Michelle Obama “very demonic”). While on an episode of the I Am Athlete podcast, Dwyane Wade addressed Boosie and J-Boog, …

Photo: Juan Roballo (Shutterstock) AstraZeneca’s attempt to receive federal approval for its coronavirus vaccine has been nothing short of a saga, and unfortunately it’s a saga that has only increased skepticism about the company’s vaccine. After being asked by health officials to provide updated data regarding the vaccine’s effectiveness, new …

Da’Naia Jackson, the wife of social media relationship guru Derrick Jaxn, raised eyebrows online after deciding to stick by Jaxn following his admission of infidelity. Now, she’s responding to comments about her appearance during recent viral videos that showed her and her husband speaking about their relationship and why she …

Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a one-year low last week, providing a powerful boost to an economy on the verge of stronger growth as the public health situation improves and temperatures rise. But the labor market is not out of the woods …

Screenshot: 12 News Justin Herron is an offensive tackle for the New England Patriots. He’s also a hero after taking quick action to prevent a woman from being sexually assaulted in a Arizona park last weekend. According to 12 News, a 71-year-old retired school teacher was going for a walk …

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Lawmakers in New York state are finalizing an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana and will include millions of dollars that will be reinvested in minority communities each year. The bill is still being reviewed and the legislation would be taken up in the state’s Assembly and Senate next week. According …

The Blinding of Isaac Woodard (2021)Screenshot: Courtesy of PBS PBS has an upcoming film spotlighting a bit of Black American history that may not be well-known. Produced and directed by Jamila Ephron and executive produced by Cameo George, The Blinding of Isaac Woodard tells the story of Sgt. Isaac Woodard. …