Written by The New Year will come with a new seat for this religious scholar. Leading ethnographer Marla Frederick is next in line to become the dean of Harvard Divinity School on Jan. 1. According to Harvard News, the announcement was made on Thursday by President Claudine Gay. “We are thrilled to welcome Marla Frederick back to … Continue reading “Marla Frederick Appointed As Next Dean of Harvard Divinity School”
Betty Tyson, a Black woman who spent 25 years in a New York prison for a 1973 murder before being exonerated of murder, died at the age of 75. Tyson died Aug. 17 at a Rochester hospital following complications from a heart attack, her sister said, according to a report from the Associated Press. Her … Continue reading “Betty Tyson, Exonerated After 25 Years In Prison, Dies at 75”
The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington For Jobs And Freedom will bring together a gathering of Black civil rights leaders and a diverse interfaith coalition of allies, brought together by The Drum Major Institute and the National Action Network. On August 28, 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led a historic march to … Continue reading “60th Anniversary Of March On Washington To Be Commemorated”
In 1936, Victor Hugo Green published The Green Book, which helped guide Black people who traveled through the Jim Crow South more than 80 years ago. It directed them to head in the right direction to destinations that were safe for them. Now, as an ode to that particular guide, by borrowing the theme, in … Continue reading “The Modern Green Book Raising Funds To Give Grants To Black-Owned Businesses”
There was some unexpected dialogue reflected on the prompter for one evening anchor. “Coming up right now, we have the story of two young journalists who just so happened to find love in the same industry,” Local 3 News anchor Cornelia Nicholson read aloud during a recording for a promotional video, letting loose a chuckle … Continue reading “It’s Nagel and Nicholson Forever: Billings, Montana, News Anchor Cornelia Nicholson Gets Engaged During Promo”
Pronghorn, a standalone investment brand on a mission to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs in the spirits industry, announced its fourth round of angel investments in three spirits brands. Pronghorn has invested in Abisola Whiskey, Los Hermanos Tequila 1978, and Alexander James Whiskey. The investments celebrate the rise of Black entrepreneurs across growing industries … Continue reading “Pronghorn Announces Fourth Round Of Investments In Spirits Brands”
The quickest way to become broke when you have money is to spend like it will always be there, and that’s where folks make mistakes. Yet, CMG Records honcho Yo Gotti has a different mindset. The rapper and businessman recently appeared on Big Boy’s Neighborhood on Power 106 in Los Angeles. During the conversation, Yo Gotti told … Continue reading “Yo Gotti ‘Can’t Afford’ To Fly Private, Just First Class”
In a concerning turn of events, a disheartening message seems to reverberate in Texas schools – standing up for a Black student might cost you your job. According to WFAA, a lawsuit was filed in Dallas County stating that a counselor was forced to resign after reporting that a teacher allegedly called a special needs … Continue reading “Lawsuit States Counselor Forced To Resign After Defending Student Who Was Assaulted And Called The N-Word By Teacher”
A principal and teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school have been placed on administrative leave after calling an assembly for only fourth and fifth-grade Black students in which they were chastised as a collective for underperforming on standardized assessments. According to CNN, the assembly was held at Bunnell Elementary School, during which a PowerPoint … Continue reading “Florida Educator and Principal On Administrative Leave After Calling Assembly To Chastise Black Students”
There were news reports that DMC of the legendary hip-hop group, Run-DMC, was “allegedly” running for president after making a statement at a Major League Soccer game over the weekend. But according to AllHipHop, the famed rapper from Queens, NY is NOT running for the Oval Office this year or ever. This past Sunday, OutKick reported … Continue reading “DMC Makes It Clear That He Is NOT Running For President”