Written by History may be in the making for Afro-Latina Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos. Amid several races today, significant attention will be on the votes in the Democratic primary for the 1st congressional district to replace the seat held by seven-term Democrat, U.S. Representative David Cicilline. As the residents of Rhode Island cast their votes, the ballot … Continue reading “Rhode Island May Elect Its First Afro-Latina Congresswoman, Sabina Matos”
A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second complaint that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor. ESPN reports that after the first complaint on July 17, another girl alleged she had a relationship with the MLB player to the specialized prosecutor’s office for boys, girls, … Continue reading “Prosecutor In Dominican Republic Investigating Second Complaint Against Wander Franco”
A new exhibit is coming to Underground Atlanta. A tech entrepreneur has soft-launched Subsume Studios, a space dedicated to Afrofuturism, over Labor Day weekend in the downtown hub. Dedren Snead’s vision is to champion the revitalized tourist attraction by building his studio to promote art, culture, and technological advancement within the city. Afrofuturism has emerged … Continue reading “Georgia’s First Afrofuturism Studio Opens In Underground Atlanta”
Akon still believes in the prospects of African investment, as he laid out in an interview on the Revolt podcast, Assets Over Liabilities. According to Yahoo, Akon implored Black people to pool resources in Africa: “I mean, you name it. We’re leading in every single sector,” he said. “Just imagine if we all just decided to … Continue reading “Akon Still Believes In Akon City”
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is confident that she and President Joe Biden will win reelection in 2024. So confident that she’s prepared to take over the Oval Office, “if necessary,” she says. CBS News reports. While Republicans, critics, and even fellow Democrats have expressed concerns over Biden’s age, Harris says she … Continue reading “Madam President? VP Kamala Harris Says She’s Prepared To Be President ‘If Necessary’”
Finesse2tymes is utilizing his time on tour in a good way. The Memphis native announced on an Instagram Story that he hopes to bail one person out of jail in each city of his tour stop, The Breakfast Club reports. Using the video from his hit single, “Can’t Go To Jail,” Finesse told his 1 … Continue reading “Rapper Finesse2tymes Vows To Bail One Person Out of Jail On Each Stop of His Tour”
As sports fans gear up to rep their favorite HBCU teams during the school year, one new Black-owned retail store offers a variety of options. Defron Fobb opened the Anthony Lawrence Collection store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, filled with apparel featuring over 12 HBCUs. According to BRProud, Fobb’s work and design experience led him to … Continue reading “Black-Owned Apparel Shop In Baton Rouge Carries High-Quality HBCU Merch”
A Mississippi police officer has been terminated after taking a 10-year-old Black child into custody for public urination, according to Senatobia Police Chief Richard Chandler. In a statement posted to Facebook, Chandler relayed the events of Aug. 10, when the former officer discovered the young boy urinating behind a vehicle. His mother, who was not present … Continue reading “Mississippi Officers Terminated, Facing Disciplinary Action After Arrest Of Black Child”
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a rocky offseason dominated by trade rumors surrounding point guard James Harden, who requested a trade in June and called Sixers owner Daryl Morey a liar during a trip to China in August. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that since Harden’s harsh words for Morey, for which Harden received a $100,000 … Continue reading “Phildelphia 76ers Discussed James Harden Trade With Knicks And Clippers, But Are Stuck With Him”
Less than a year ago, Brandon Phillips and Jade Cargill began their journey as co-owners and decision-makers for the Austin-based professional softball franchise, Texas Smoke. Under their ownership, the team secured the Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball championship in its first season. Now, Phillips and Cargill are reflecting on what it means to be one of … Continue reading “Brandon Phillips And Jade Cargill Reflect On Being Black Co-Owners Of A Professional Sports Franchise”