NewsLegalNewsLegalKetanji Brown Jackson Nominated as First Black Woman to SCOTUSThe confirmation process could put Vice President Kamala Harris in position to cast a historic vote in the SenateByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 25, 2022
NewsOpinionSome ThoughtsNewsOpinionSome ThoughtsEveryone In Louisville Should Wear Breonna Taylor Gear to Brett Hankison's TrialSomeone needs to explain why that's a problem if Breonna Taylor wasn't Brett Hankison's victimByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 25, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionIt’s Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in New The First Lady TrailerIn the trailer for Showtime’s The First Lady, we finally get to see the Academy Award-winning actress as Michelle…ByStephanie HollandPublishedFebruary 20, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsBlack Florida Senator Shevrin Jones Fights Voting Restrictions with Vote-by-Mail CampaignSenator Shevrin Jones' campaign Operation BlackOut is a program that helps Black and brown voters obtain mail-in…ByKalyn WomackPublishedFebruary 17, 2022
OpinionOpinionSuper Bill? Is the NFL Contributing to Inglewood's Gentrification?Large events are always promoted as an economic boost. It's usually not the case.ByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 12, 2022
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesKingsley Ben-Adir Cast as Bob Marley in BiopicThe actor will portray the music legend in Paramount’s long awaited biopic.ByStephanie HollandPublishedFebruary 11, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsTennessee Gov. Signs Voting Map Splitting Nashville in ThreeThe city, which is a quarter Black, is almost certain to be represented by three conservativesByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 7, 2022
CultureSportsCultureSportsPittsburgh Steelers Could Soon be NFL's Lone Team with Black Coach and GMTwo nonwhite Steelers execs have been interviewed to replace Kevin ColbertByKeith ReedPublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Very Smart BrothasPass the PeasVery Smart BrothasPass the PeasExclusive: Joe Madison Speaks About His Hunger Strike, Voting Rights, and Why We Need To Keep FightingThe radio host and civil rights activist tells us to keep the fight for voting rights going through opposition.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 28, 2022
NewsEducationNewsEducationVirginia's Military Institute's first Black Superintendent Blasts Opposers of Diversity ReformVMI's Cedric T. Wins took to Facebook to respond to alumnus criticism of the school's diversity and inclusion…ByKalyn WomackPublishedJanuary 28, 2022
NewsCriminal JusticeSocial JusticeNewsCriminal JusticeSocial JusticeBiden Has Chance To Put First Black Woman On Supreme Court With Justice Stephen Breyer's RetirementFederal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger are potential candidates.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 26, 2022
PoliticsPolitics‘Blacks for Trump’ Founder Maurice Symonette was part of a Violent Cult, According to ReportMaurice Symonette or 'Michael the Black Man' used to be part of a violent Miami cult before dedicating his time…ByKalyn WomackPublishedJanuary 20, 2022
OpinionA WordOpinionA WordSen. Mitch McConnell Has Convenient Short-Term Memory About the FilibusterSen. McConnell is ok with adjusting the filibuster to rush Supreme Court justices, but not for voting rights.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 13, 2022
NewsNewsTell Me Something Good: Biden Wants Changes To the Filibuster For Voting Rights, Groups Want ActionThe president plans to call for specific changes, but some fear it might already be too late.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 11, 2022
NewsNewsMichelle Obama Makes Midterm Push To Register A Million New Voters With CoalitionThe former First Lady outlined voting rights initiatives in conjunction with other organizations in a letter…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 10, 2022
NewsObituaryNewsObituarySidney Poitier, Groundbreaking Legend, Passes Away at 94Actor/director/activist Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 7, 2022
NewsObituaryNewsObituaryMaxine McNair, Last Living Parent of Child Killed In 1963 Church Dies At 93"We are going to miss her laughter and her humor. The family would appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.” her…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 5, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsRep. Bobby Rush Announces Retirement After 15 Terms, 30 Years in CongressThe former Black Panther leader was first elected to the house of Representatives in 1992 and beat former President…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedJanuary 4, 2022
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