Breaking News
Michael Bennett Has Earned Our Respect. It’s Time We Show It.
By Jordan Schultz, HuffPost Black Voices Michael Bennett is one of the NFL’s good guys, explains columnist Jordan Schultz in his article for the Huffington Post. This is why it’s surprising to see how Bennett has drawn the ire of prominent sports journalists, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, as well as a local sports columnist. It’s…
Read MoreCollege Student Who Missed His Graduation Because of NYC Train Delays Gets Impromptu Ceremony From Commuters
Alcantara thought he would miss his graduation ceremony due to the unreliable New York City subway system, but other passengers made sure that was not the case. Find out how within this article.
Read MoreGina Prince-Bythewood Will Be The First Black Woman To Direct A Super Hero Film
Gina Prince-Bythewood, the popular director of “Love and Basketball,” is back at it again, but this time with a “Marvel” film and she’s the first black female to ever do it. Read the article to see what she’s planning.
Read MoreAfro-Feminist Festival Calls Out Mayor For Accusing Them Of Racism
By: Zahara Hill, HuffPost Black Voices Zahara Hill reports backlash of a black feminist event— the Nyansapo Festival— scheduled to commence July 28 in Paris by the city’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo. Organized by the Mwasi Collective, the festival was “to be a safe space for black feminists to curate sociopolitical strategies to overcome marginalization and…
Read MoreParis mayor says ‘solution’ found for black feminist event
The Afro-feminist group, MWASI, was shut down as they tried to host an “exclusive” event (for black women mostly) according to the mayor. Read the full story here.
Read MoreSometimes, Staying Woke Means Staying Away
‘Stay woke’ has been the phrase of the century, but with all the recent tragedies, this author thinks that taking a break from social media may do us some good and help us to ‘stay alive.’
Read MoreThe history of American protest music, from “Yankee Doodle” to Kendrick Lamar
The evolution of American protest music includes an array of artists, many Black, have penned creative and influential songs.
Read MoreWhat It Costs to Give Black Mothers a Second Chance
National Mama’s Bailout Day helped free dozens of women around the country who were too poor to make bail. Sheritha Scott was one of them. Here is her story.
Read MoreMS Rep. Karl Oliver issues statement on “lynching” post he made on Facebook
A state representative in Mississippi calls for lynching the leadership in New Orleans that sanctioned the removal of Confederate memorials to white supremacists.
Read MoreNew Orleans takes down Confederate monuments under cover of darkness
New Orleans removes four Confederate monuments from public spaces, despite death threats. Read about the debate surrounding their removal and listen to the mayor’s honest and touching speech explaining the importance of acknowledging and repairing our country’s flaws.
Read More