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When Roy Harris’ grey Mustang pulled into downtown Asheville, North Carolina in the early 1980s to make it his new home, he inquired about a beautiful brick building that sat on Market Street: the YMI.
A new season of “The Bachelorette” is underway and the show’s lead Charity Lawson is carrying on the torch as the fourth Black woman to star on the popular dating competition show. “The Bachelor” franchise has a long history of controversy stemming from issues involving race and alleged racism. Lawson already knew what she was … Continue reading “Black ‘Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson Had To ‘Advocate’ For Her Hair and Glam Team”
Daniel Penny, the former marine who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold that led to the 30-year-old’s death while on an NYC subway train, has pled not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. According to ABC News, the 24-year-old Penny has been released after paying the $100,000 bail. He’s next scheduled to appear in court on October … Continue reading “Ex Marine Charged With Jordan Neely’s Death Released After Pleading Not Guilty & Bailing Out For $100k”
We stan Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Kelly Rowland’s new initiative to help tackle homelessness in Houston. On June 27, 2023, Harris County announced its partnership with the two former Destiny’s Child members to create 31 housing units for people experiencing homelessness in Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Knowles-Rowland House will offer permanent resources for future residents. … Continue reading “Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland Say ‘No, No, No’ To Homelessness In H-Town With $8.4M Housing Project”
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is regarded as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time, and she’s sharing how she gets the job done. Sitting down with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Fraser-Pryce talks about her long list of record-breaking titles, serving as a hometown hero to Jamaica, inclusion for women in professional sports, and … Continue reading “Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce Talks Equality In Sports And Jamaica’s Golden Era”
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has cleaned house after Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker said they were shot and sexually assaulted in a January 2023 home raid by deputy sheriffs in a Jackson, MS, residence. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced on June 27, 2023, that the deputies involved in the episode had … Continue reading “5 Deputies Cause A Community Uproar After Alleged Sexual Assault Of 2 Black Men During Home Raid”
Keke Palmer has a new achievement that further solidifies her nickname as the “Big Boss” after being among hundreds of respected artists invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The “Nope” star joins Taylor Swift, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, and more as the 398 artists and executives … Continue reading “Keke Palmer Among Hundreds Of Artists Invited To Join Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences”
New York City’s mayor Eric Adams is working hard in the fight against rising rent, but he doesn’t take too kindly to threats. During a community conversation event at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics in Washington Heights, Adams got into a showdown with a white woman who interrupted him with a rent … Continue reading “NYC Mayor Eric Adams Claps Back At A White Woman, Comparing Her To A Plantation Owner A Over Rent Question”
With one ruling, the Supreme Court has reversed decades of efforts to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination and to increase the representation of minorities in higher education—aka affirmative action. On June 29, the Supreme Court decided that the race-conscious admissions systems of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina (UNC) are unconstitutional. This marks the end of affirmative action admission … Continue reading “Affirmative Action Is Dead: Supreme Court Shuts Down A Pathway To Equity In Higher Ed”
The Supreme Court has struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in a 6-3 decision. Biden’s plan to clear up to $20,000 in loan debt for over 25 million borrowers was highly criticized across political lines; however, the President assured Americans “this fight is not over” on Friday afternoon. In a statement, The … Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Pledges To ‘Keep Fighting’”