Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Photo: Samuel Corum (Getty Images) So… Why can’t South Carolina Senator and official Trump foot-in-mouth-remover (it’s a full-time job with political benefits) Lindsey Graham (R) seem to stop saying shit that sounds so racist he’s forced to explain why it wasn’t racist at all? Graham is being called out by …
Read More »Ludacris To Executive Produce Series ‘Karma’s World’
Rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is a Grammy-winning rapper and star of several blockbuster films. He also might be the coolest girl dad in Hip-Hop. Proof positive is his most recent venture, an animated series called Karma’s World, set to debut on Netflix. Inspired by the rapper’s 19-year-old daughter, Karma, and …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Says ‘Protect Black Women’ Should Not Be Controversial’ in New York Times Op-Ed
One of the most popular artists over the past several years seems to be in the news consistently. Now, Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, who we all know as rapper Megan Thee Stallion, has penned an op-ed piece in The New York Times titled “Why I Speak Up for Black Women.” In the …
Read More »Study Finds Black Cops Disciplined More Than White Cops
Photo: Alex_Alekseev (Shutterstock) In news that is absolutely shocking to no one, a study has found that Black cops are more likely to be disciplined than white cops. According to Indiana University, despite an equal number of allegations being filed against both groups, Black cops are more likely to face …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: We Can Stop the COVID-19 Fall Surge
James Hamblin responds in his latest “Paging Dr. Hamblin” column: Although there are no clearly documented cases of coronavirus transmission via woodwind, there is a lot of evidence of the benefit of kids studying musical instruments, and taking part in team-based competition. Even during a pandemic, immersing kids in …
Read More »Joyce Burrows Dinkins, Former First Lady of NYC, Dies At 90
New York City’s first African American first lady, Joyce Burrows Dinkins, died on Sunday, October 11, reports her husband’s office. She was 90 years old. Dinkins served as FLONYC from 1990 to 1993, when her husband David Dinkins became the first and only Black mayor of the city that never …
Read More »Black-Owned Greeting Card Company Is Bringing Diversity To Holiday Cards
With the holiday season drawing closer, many will soon be shopping for cards to give to friends and family as a token of love. However, many cards lack diversity when it comes to representing different cultures with images that reflect themselves. One Atlanta-based Black female entrepreneur wanted to fix that …
Read More »The New York Jets File for Divorce From Le'Veon Bell Citing Irreconcilable Differences
Le’Veon Bell #26 of the New York Jets looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida.Photo: Mark Brown (Getty Images) There is nothing simple—or easy—about divorce. There are ugly custody battles, alimony payments to …
Read More »Glendale Apologizes For ‘Sundown Town’ History
Glendale, California becomes the first city in California and third in the nation to pass a resolution apologizing for its history as a “sundown town,” a term that has an extremely racist and violent history. The Glendale city council responded to this June’s Black Lives Matter protests with a promise …
Read More »Meet The Woman Bringing African Designers To The Forefront
When it comes to luxury, it may be common for many people to look to countries like France or Italy for premier brands that set trends throughout the industry. Since the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement earlier this year, many in the fashion industry have come forward to …
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