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Beyoncé, Chance the Rapper, and A Tribe Called Quest Bring Peak Blackness To Grammys
As they are every year, the Grammys were full of more than a dozen moments worth focusing on. However, unlike every year, 2017’s Grammys saw a handful of moments that reached peak Blackness and had us all standing and yelling at our televisions and laptops.
W.E.B. Du Bois Hand Drew Infographics about Post-Reconstruction Life
W.E.B Du Bois was a prominent and prolific Black American sociologist who wrote about life in post-Reconstruction America. His work chronicles the horrors African Americans faced throughout the United States as they attempted to navigate life as second-class citizens after the Civil War.
Chicago Cop Who Killed Quintonio LeGrier, Bettie Jones Won’t Face Charges
Cook County prosecutors decided to not press charges against Officer Robert Rialmo for shooting Qunitonio LeGrier, 19, and his neighbor Bettie Smith, 55, the day after Christmas in 2015.
Shonda Rhimes and Luvvie Ajayi Are Bringing ‘I’m Judging You’ To Television
Maybe 2016 being a beacon of quality, diverse entertainment wasn’t a fluke, folks. The year that had amazing black content coming from every direction may actually been the step towards the future we all want.
Yale Changes Name Of College Named After Pro-Slavery Alumnus
Many of the United States’ oldest institutions are rooted in white supremacy and a select few are working to establish a more welcoming and inclusive foundation. To do just that, Yale University has renamed a college that was the namesake of John C. Calhoun, the former vice president to John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson […]
Appeals Court Upholds Block On Trump’s Travel Ban
There’s still decency in U.S. politics after all. For the time being, President Donald Trump’s travel ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries is blocked after a ruling from a federal appeals court, according to CNN.
Stephen Curry Thinks Trump Is An “ASS-et”
The latest major business to show support for Donald Trump is being forced to answer questions from both the public and its most recognizable ambassador, Steph Curry.
Mississippi On Capital Punishment: Proposes Firing Squads and Gas Chambers
To protect their practice of utilizing the death penalty, Mississippi lawmakers proposed a bill that would turn to firing squads, gas chambers and electrocution to end the lives of death row inmates.
Emmett Till’s Family Wants A New Investigation Into His Death
It was recently reported that Carolyn Bryant admitted that she lied when she accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of physically and verbally assaulting her in Mississippi roughly 60 years ago. With this newfound information, some of Till’s relatives are hoping a new investigation could lead to closure.
Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate Launch Riveting ‘Bronzeville’ Podcast About Chicago’s Black Metropolis
“Bronzeville,” a ten episode mini-series executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate, could easily be viewed as a loose retelling of the stories of thousands of Black families, my own included.
GOP Senators Block Elizabeth Warren’s Reading Of Coretta Scott King’s Letter In Opposition To Sessions
Elizabeth Warren has had a major turnaround in regards to her public perception among liberals. Just weeks ago, she was part of a senate committee that unanimously approved Ben Carson to become the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Now, she’s become a symbol for Anti-Trump sentiment after she was silenced by Republic senators during a […]
Another Patriot’s Player Won’t Visit White House With Team
As expected, Martellus Bennett was the first domino to fall in what could be an ongoing series during the Trump administration. After winning the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Bennett told the press he wouldn’t join his teammates on the standard visit to the White House to meet and pose with the president. Defensive back […]