Photo credit: religionnews.com (RNS) — The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, an African Methodist Episcopal Church bishop’s wife known for mentoring up-and-coming clergy and fostering prayer, died on Thursday (Sept. 26), her family announced. Bryant, 77, was the episcopal supervisor for the AME districts that her husband, now-retired Bishop John R. Bryant, oversaw. She also was […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: Reggaeville Mutabaruka is an artist whose work transcends the boundaries of poetry, music, and activism. Through his art, he continues to challenge societal norms, uplift black consciousness, and advocate for social justice. His song “Would You?” exemplifies his ability to blend thought-provoking, philosophical questions with music that is […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 / shutterstock.com Bob Marley’s music and poetry continue to inspire generations with their messages of liberation, unity, and spirituality. As both a poet and a musician, Marley had a unique ability to articulate the struggles of the oppressed while offering hope and a vision for […]
Editorial credit: A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com By Dave Zirin | December 14, 2023 | The Real News Network Black athletes have not only changed how the game of soccer is played; around the world, they’ve also harnessed their positions to fight for justice and political change through the sport of soccer itself. In the latest “Ask […]
Listen to a special podcast Article:By Selen Ozturk The pop-cultural giant broke racial boundaries as an entertainer and humanitarian for 70 years. Harry Belafonte, the Jamaican-American singer, actor, and political activist, died aged 96 on Tuesday. His longtime publicist Ken Sunshine said Belafonte died of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan, New York home, his […]
I am a huge fan of the animated TV series “The Boondocks,” which aired from 2005 to 2014. The show chronicles, through biting sociological and political commentary, the adventures of two boys: Huey Freeman, the older brother and self-described revolutionary left-wing radical, and Riley Freeman, Huey’s younger brother, who embraces and represents the gangster lifestyle. […]
By Alexandra Jane, The Root Just ten years ago, 80% of Black beauty supply store shelves were stocked with products for chemically straightened hair while 20% of products were made for the naturalistas among us. According to Forbes, the opposite is true today. And as more Black women make the transition from relaxed to natural […]
By Melanie Whyte, Pop Sugar Sandra Douglass Morgan is set to become the new president of the Las Vegas Raiders, making her the first Black woman in NFL history to be named a team president. Morgan, a Las Vegas native who’s previously held positions in the gaming industry, said the gravity of what it means […]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA – June 19th, 2021: African American drummer band participating and marching in Juneteenth celebration parade. (Shutterstock) By Sydney Combs, National Geographic Known to some as the country’s “second Independence Day,” Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War. For more than 150 […]
New York, NY – June 12, 2022: Jennifer Hudson wearing dress by Pamela Rowland poses in the press room at Radio City Music Hall. (Shutterstock) By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) – Jennifer Hudson made history Sunday night. The “Respect” star joined the elite EGOT club. An EGOT is an artist who has won an […]