In recent years, the phrase #SayHerName has become a powerful global rallying cry and social media hashtag in the fight for racial justice, bringing attention to the often overlooked stories of Black women who suffer from police violence and systemic oppression. While the phrase is now widely recognized, its roots lie in a long history of grief and pain.
As we mark the 10th anniversary of this vital movement, it’s important to reflect on the journey that brought us to this point.… Read more
President Joe Biden has named 40 Black women to become federal judges, shattering records and creating a new legacy on the bench.
In the final days of his administration, President Joe Biden is following through on one of his campaign promises to make the federal judiciary more diverse, appointing 40 Black women to the bench. That mark was reached when the United States Senate confirmed Tiffany Johnson on Monday (Dec. 9), to replace U.S. District Judge Steve Jones in the Northern District of Georgia.… Read more
Mr.Greendot himself, NBA Youngboy has officially been sentenced to 23 months in prison & 60 months of probation. Which means the Louisiana rapper will be coming home in 2026. Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, got time served for his sentence, which counts until May 2024. He made a deal to settle two federal charges. One could land him 23 months in prison, and the other comes with 5 years of probation and a $200,000 fine.… Read more
Cincinnati State is taking a step in the right direction when it comes to diversity and breaking barriers.
This week, Donna Robinson officially became the first Black woman police to lead the police department at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. She is also the first Black woman to become a police chief locally.
Robinson, who has been working for the City of Cincinnati Police Department for 33 years, was sworn in as Chief of the Cincinnati State Police Department and Director of Public Safety for Cincinnati State, according to Fox 19 Now.… Read more
World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson.
“We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a statement on behalf of the family.
Giovanni was a one-of-a-kind writing talent who tackled everything from racism to love to life and death in her works.… Read more
The Roots have always shown reverence to Hip-Hop en route to becoming stalwarts of the culture themselves, and a newly announced event solidifies that stance. The Roots announced on Monday (Dec. 9) the “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95” with Lil’ Kim, Method Man, and Redman among the stacked lineup for the concert that kicks off next year.
Hosted by Live Nation Urban and the LA Phil, “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95” will be a one-night-only event taking place at the Hollywood Bowl venue in Los Angeles, Calif.… Read more
This is how I remember Nikki Giovanni, and her quick eyes and humor, her smile as wide and as brilliant as the belief she had in us Black people. Nikki died on Monday, something still too hard for those of us who don’t know a world without her, to fully understand. She was our national poet. Our national treasure. And she was these despite an America that said she’d be neither.
Nikki Giovanni was a Gemini, born beneath a June 7 sun, born onto a blood-soaked land called Knoxville, Tennessee.… Read more
Jamie Foxx has opened up about the health crisis that led to his mysterious hospitalization in 2023, revealing it was caused by a “brain bleed that led to a stroke.” The 56-year-old actor and comedian shared the emotional details in his Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…
MORE: Jamie Foxx Says He Was ‘Gone For 20 Days’ While Opening Up About His 2023 Medical Complications
Fighting back tears, Foxx recounted the harrowing ordeal, beginning with a visit to a Georgia doctor who dismissed his symptoms with a cortisone shot.… Read more
Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year.
Maybe you planned to buy a new home, finance a new vehicle or start a new business. Whether you made New Year’s resolutions, pasted images on a vision board or crunched numbers on an official balance sheet, you had every intention of achieving those goals in 2024.
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on what worked — or where you may have gone wrong financially.… Read more
The Memphis rap star is proving her staying power with hit singles and a highly talked about debut album.
Billboard has named GloRilla the hottest female rapper of 2024, she tops the year-end list of women in rap.
The Memphis rapper edged out heavyweights like collaborators Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Latto, and more to claim the coveted spot.
After reportedly facing challenges in 2023, including a lukewarm reception to singles like “Cha Cha,” GloRilla reclaimed the spotlight with her smash hit “Yeah Glo!”… Read more
