A new generation of young, Black scholars is working diligently to infuse the Ivy League with fresh perspectives and intersectional analyses, but, for some, getting through the heavily protected gates is a crash course in systemic racism in and of itself. RELATED: Is Marijuana Legalization A Good Thing For Black America? These scholars often find themselves huddled over […]
Apollo Nida (pictured), of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and husband of Phaedra Parks (pictured), is facing years of prison time for his recent arrest on charges of bank fraud and identity theft. Now the father of two is reportedly out on bail, but the stipulations are so strict that, if violated, he could wind up […]
President Barack Obama drew a lot of media attention when he said earlier this month that he didn’t think marijuana was “more dangerous than alcohol,” though he opposes legalization. Turns out, a number of Americans may agree with him, but would like to see laws go a step further to legalize marijuana. SEE ALSO: Chuck […]
Thirteen states are expected to raise their minimum wage this year, with 11 more considering pay increases. While local governments are taking the task of improving the quality of life for its residents into its own hands, Washington — Congress, in particular—is dragging its feet. During Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama […]
Packing a lunch is not just something that is for grade school kids; grown-ups can brown bag it too! Bringing your lunch to work is…
Oprah Winfrey. The award-winning media mogul, actress, philanthropist and cultural icon inspires so many people every day. Perhaps because we see so much of ourselves…
This year, Cheerios‘ interracial family is back in time for the Super Bowl and the family’s star daughter, Gracie, is cuter than ever. She is sitting at the kitchen table with her dad. Her mother is standing at the counter looking on. The father told his daughter, “You know how our family has daddy, and […]
Atlanta is in the midst of what is being referred to as one of the worst traffic jams in history. Beginning on Tuesday, the traffic jam is reportedly still going on 16 hours later, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. SEE ALSO: Nigerian Woman Disowns Cat For Alleged Homosexuality The traffic nightmare started after it snowed and […]
This Black History Month, we honor the GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. ————————– Kevin Fenton Place of residence: Washington, D.C. Why he is a Game Changer: Fenton, who just stepped down from his position as the Center for Disease […]
In an ongoing debate of whether college athletes should be paid and able to organize in unions, a number of Northwestern University football players have sued the NCAA for the right to form organized unions, according to a report by ESPN’s “Outside The Lines.” At least 26 of the team’s 85 scholarship players signed a […]
N.Y. Senator Chuck Schumer (pictured left of center) has introduced a new law named after Avonte Oquendo (pictured below left), the New York Daily News reports. RELATED: Remains Found In Queens Matched To Missing Teen Avonte Oquendo The law would assist parents in finding their autistic children who have gone missing. “Thousands of families face the […]
As Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (pictured) plays in this year’s Super Bowl XKVIII Sunday night, his mother, Katina Smith (pictured below), and grandmother, Minnie Pearl Thomas (pictured at bottom), will be rooting for him from a prison cell, according to the New York Post. SEE ALSO: Deion Sanders’ Interview With Marshawn Lynch Is Too Funny! […]
