Terry Bellamy (1972- )
Terry Bellamy, the first African American and second woman to serve as mayor of Asheville, North Carolina, was born Terry Michelle Whitmire on July 9, 1972, to Floyd Smith, a…
Serena Williams Hit The Stage With Kendrick Lamar At Super Bowl LIX—And It Was Everything
Source: Emilee Chinn / GettySerena Williams just C-walked her way from the NFL Super Bowl LIX stage right into our hearts! The tennis icon made a surprise appearance during Kendrick…
Sea Isle City, New Jersey, The Niagara Movement, and the Early 20th Century Struggle for Racial Justice
In the article below New Jersey historian Dr. Joseph A. LaRosa allows us a glimpse into the rarely discussed last two national conventions of the Niagara Movement that took place…
Trump’s Justice Department orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
President Donald Trump had hinted at the possibility of a pardon in December, telling reporters that the mayor had been “treated pretty unfairly.” A top official at the U.S. Department…
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was a masterclass in storytelling—and shade
From hidden messages to Serena Williams’ C-walk, Kendrick Lamar made sure the revolution was televised at the Superbowl Halftime show.Kendrick Lamar said he was bringing hip-hop and storytelling to the…
Omari Hardwick Joins Cast As Muhammad Ali’s Father In Prime Video Series ‘The Greatest’
Source: Roy Rochlin / GettyOmari Hardwick has a new gig and it’s a good one. He’s set to play Muhammad Ali’s father Cassius “Cash” Clay, Sr. in the upcoming Prime…
A brush with… Linder — podcast
Linder at the Hayward GalleryPhoto by Hazel Gaskin. Courtesy of the artist; Modern Art, London; Blum, Los Angeles, Tokyo, New York; Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm, Paris and dépendanIn this podcast, based on…
Rue Mapp (1971- )
Rulette “Rue” Mapp, is a pioneering leader in outdoor advocacy, transforming how communities of color engage with nature. Born on October 6, 1971, in Oakland, California, she is the founder…
Republicans were not happy about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show
While hip-hop fans praised Lamar’s performance for taking a political stance while also centering Black culture, some conservative voices made clear they weren’t feeling it. Kendrick Lamar’s cultural and patriotic…
NCAA Updates Policy On Transgender Athletes After Trump’s Ban
Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyPresident Donald Trump‘s second term hasn’t even been in effect for a month, and he’s already tried to force mass deportation, takeover Gaza from Israel, and…