Written by Beginning Monday, September 17, people arrested for crimes in Illinois won’t have to worry about paying cash bail to be released from jail. As the first U.S. State to do so, the elimination of cash bail was met with support and opposition from those on the front line of the change. Under the Pretrial Fairness … Continue reading “In Historic Move, Illinois Says Goodbye To Cash Bail For Some”
Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn surprised a single mother and her daughter with their first home. As reported by WAFB, this week Dunn’s charity, Warrick Dunn Charities, teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and Catholic High School to build a house for mother-daughter duo Dominique and Miracle in Dunn’s hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. … Continue reading “Ex-NFL Star Warrick Dunn Surprises Baton Rouge Single Mother With Fully Furnished New Home”
The Chicago Bears have announced its defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned Wednesday, taking a step back from football. ESPN reports Williams, 53, who was hired in February 2022, has been away from the team since last week for what the team classified as personal reasons. The details surrounding Williams’ leave have been vague, and many are … Continue reading “Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams Resigns For ‘Personal Reasons’”
Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers football star Greg Brooks Jr. successfully underwent an emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor on Wednesday, September 20. Follow us on Instagram…Powered By ADNG.NG free ads A post shared by LSU Football (@lsufootball) After being ruled “out indefinitely” by the school’s head football coach, Brian Kelly, due to … Continue reading “LSU Safety Greg Brooks Jr. Has Successful Surgery To Remove Brain Tumor”
The WorldLink Truck Driving Academy is the only Black woman-owned trucking institution in Arkansas. And now, owner Gladys Godley and her husband, Gary, are teaming up with a local HBCU in order to diversify the industry and provide employment opportunities to Black students. In partnership with the Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education program, the Godleys … Continue reading “Arkansas Black-Owned Trucking Academy Partners With HBCU To Recruit Students For Employment”
Cynthia Bailey is bouncing back with a new experience aimed at helping women “Refresh and Revive” their souls. The veteran model and reality star was in Los Angeles last month for the launch of “REFRESH & REVIVE YOUR SOUL: A Cynthia Bailey Experience.” The event is a wellness retreat for women where they are encouraged … Continue reading “Cynthia Bailey Launches ‘Refresh & Revive Your Soul’ Wellness Retreat For Women”
Cleveland Cavaliers President and General Manager Koby Altman struggled with his balance while taking field sobriety tests during a police stop last week. TMZ reported Altman, who joined the Cavs in 2012, had trouble making it through field sobriety tests before he was arrested, as seen in a police video obtained by TMZ Sports. The … Continue reading “NBA’s Koby Altman Struggled To Pass Sobriety Tests Before DUI Arrest”
A Black student at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas, was suspended for wearing locs because officials said he violated the district’s dress code. Darryl George, 17, served an in-school suspension because his hair fell below his eyebrows and earlobes. The high school junior wears his dreadlocks pinned up to adhere to the … Continue reading “Black Student Suspended Over Locs, School Says Dress Code, Not Racial Discrimination, Is The Reason”
West Philadelphia rowing champ Brannon Johnson runs BLJ Community Rowing, the only Black-owned and -operated rowing club in America. She also trains other Black rowers how to carve out their own spaces in the predominantly white sport. According to BLJ’s website, the club started with an initial mission to use rowing as a vehicle for … Continue reading “West Philly Rowing Champion Operates Only Black-Owned Rowing Club In America”
Leslie F*cking Jones: A Memoir reveals actress and comedian Leslie Jones’ truth about the racism and inequalities she faced while filming the all-female version of Ghostbusters. According to Rolling Stone, the comedian detailed the racist backlash she received and how she was paid “way less” than her co-stars, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon. “It was … Continue reading “Leslie Jones Exposes Racist Trolls And Unequal Pay On ‘Ghostbusters’ In Tell-All Memoir”