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Staci Yandle and Darrin Gayles confirmed as federal judges
We previously reported that President Obama had nominated Staci Yandle to preside over the U.S. District Court in Illinois. Today, it was announced that both Yandle and Darrin Gayles have been confirmed as federal judges. Yandle is now the second black lesbian–and the first in 20 years–to be confirmed; Gayles becomes the first openly gay […]
From felon to role model: Sheldon Smith helps fathers find success
25-year-old Sheldon Smith was headed down the wrong path. But once he had his daughter, he became a different man. Smith, who founded The Dovetail Project, is committed to not just his daughter, but to the success of young fathers of color.
Repo man dies after ‘accidentally’ being shot twice by vehicle owner
A 23-year-old tow truck driver lost his life early Friday as he attempted to repossess a vehicle in northern Fauquier County Maryland. Junior Jordan Montero died of a gunshot wound just after midnight.
Men’s Health Month: health advocates host #BrothersWhoTweet chat series
Community service organizations invested in men’s health will host Twitter chat events using the hashtag #brotherswhotweet. The chats are meant to openly discuss the importance of mental, physical and sexual health with black men.
Donda’s House member receives prestigious Mary King/Julian Bond Communications Fellowship
Chicago native Kelsey Riley is among those afforded the Mary King/Julian Bond Communications Fellowship. The Donda’s House executive assistant/social media manager joins a growing list of those invested in providing a voice for the under-served.
Homeless teen graduates at top of class, earns full ride to Georgetown
A Washington, D.C. teen who spent the past two years living at a homeless shelter is now preparing to speak as valedictorian of her graduating class. Rashema Melson, 18, will deliver the speech at Anacostia High School’s commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
Is It Rio’s or Black Men’s Fault? Documentary Says It’s Black Women’s
“We’re not created equal, we have different roles in life.” – 2013 Documentary, “Frustrated: Black Men in Brazil” I recently ran across a documentary on YouTube called “Frustrated: Black Men in Brazil” which was directed by Al Greeze. He was inspired to make this documentary after reading a 2006 Essence article by Spelman College […]
Robin Roberts to receive Walter Cronkite Award for Journalism Excellence this fall
Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts will receive the 2014 Walter Cronkite Award for Journalism Excellence this fall. The award will be present from Arizona State University’s Cronkite School.
Rapper JayAre dead at 25
JayAre of the rap group Cali Swag District has passed away due to complications from sickle cell anemia. He was 25.
After 17 years in prison, innocent man finally freed
Roger Logan is finally free after spending nearly 17 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit. Logan was convicted for killing Sherwin Gibbons in Bedford-Stuyvesant, but always maintained his innocence.
Letter to Maya Angelou
Dear Maya, It is difficult for me to automatically speak on a subject that is very near and dear to my heart, but I would have remiss if I did not speak about my Maya Angelou. I needed time to process your passing and get pass my initial feelings of shock, so here is […]
Update: Nigerian officials ban #bringbackourgirls protests
As the quest to rescue more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls from an extremist terror group continues, police in Nigeria’s capital have banned all planned protests. The girls were abducted from a private school in Northern Nigeria on April 14.