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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 […]
Stacey Dash joins FOX news as contributor
Actress Stacey Dash will be joining FOX News Channel as a contributor. Dash, of Clueless and Single Ladies fame, will be seen on FOX providing “cultural analysis” on the news of the day.
Mother earns college degree same week as son
A mother and son will both walk across the stage to receive their degrees from Chicago State University. Aaron Williams, 22, and his mother Tonya, 48, will collect their bachelor’s degrees on Thursday.
Nominate a teen for a $10,000 college scholarship
For the first time in the award’s history, McDonald’s is turning to the public to help them decide who should be the lucky recipient of their Community Choice Youth Award. The winner will be honored at the 11th annual 365Black Awards.
Federal judge strikes down Wisconsin voter-ID law
A federal judge struck down Wisconsin’s voter-ID law Tuesday, saying it violated the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. The law had already been previously blocked by a state judge.
Broadway gets its first black ‘Phantom’ with Norm Lewis taking on the role
Norm Lewis has been selected to be Broadway’s next Phantom in the hit stage production “The Phantom of the Opera.” The move makes Lewis the first African-American to portray the role.
Lupita Nyong’o says dark complexion was an ‘obstacle’ during her youth
Lupita Nyong’o delivered a tear-filled speech as she accepted an award at Essence magazine’s seventh annual Women in Hollywood luncheon. The 30-year-old star has been receiving a wave of attention for her astonishing role in the critically-acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave. During her speech, Nyong’o made a confession that many dark skinned women can attest to.
Lupita Nyongo, Idris Elba & others grace Vanity Fair’s most diverse cover ever
Vanity Fair is known for their glamorous three-panel foldouts, but this year’s Hollywood Issue is particularly special. The cover features Oscar nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) and others. It is by far the magazine’s most diverse cover yet.
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologizes for mocking Mitt Romney’s black grandson
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologized Tuesday for openly mocking Former GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s black grandson. A Christmas card featuring Romney with his grandchildren, shows him holding Keiran, who is the adopted infant of Romney’s son Ben. The card was among items featured in the “2013: The year in political ridiculousness” segment on the show […]
NYC’s Leticia James makes history as first black woman to hold citywide office
Letitia James has just made history. James, a councilwoman who represents Brooklyn, has essentially won the position of Public Advocate in New York City. James beat State Senator Daniel Squadron in a runoff. Since there is no Republican candidate, James has won the position.
Mitt Romney’s Adopted Black Grandson’s Name Translates ‘Dark’
Many were shocked at news of former GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney’s adopted black grandson, but now folks are talking about the origin of the child’s name. Kieran James Romney became Mitt and Ann’s 22nd grandchild. The governor leaked the news by posting a picture on Twitter last Friday.
One Senator Stands in the Way of The First Openly Gay Black Judge
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is opposing a nomination for the nation’s first openly-gay male black federal judge. William Thomas, a county judge in Florida is being denied the chance to make history by Rubio because he isn’t “tough enough on crime.”