Tennis star Coco Gauff secures a $2 million sponsorship with Emirates Airlines, highlighting diversity in sports marketing and inspiring young athletes worldwide. By: Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.com Tennis sensation Coco Gauff has secured yet another historic milestone in her career: a $2 million annual sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines. […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Redistricting is fast becoming one of the central political battlegrounds of 2025. Republicans in several states are pushing mid-decade map redraws that favor their party, and Democratic leaders — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — have responded with warnings that Democrats will “fight fire […]
By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com The decennial census has long been one of the cornerstones of American democracy. Enshrined in the Constitution, the census is designed to count all persons living in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Its role is not simply statistical — it is […]
Discover how Frances Tiafoe became one of the most influential names in tennis. From Michelle Obama cheering him on to rap song shoutouts, explore his journey ahead of the 2025 US Open. By: Emerald Green |Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Frances Tiafoe has become a household name in the world of tennis. At just […]
By: civilrights.org WASHINGTON — Meeta Anand, senior director of the census and data equity program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to the administration’s calls to exclude undocumented individuals from the census: “Excluding noncitizens or undocumented individuals from the census contradicts the principles of the 14th Amendment and […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com Academy Award-nominated actress Naomie Harris has been announced as the narrator of the upcoming documentary, Swim Sistas, a powerful exploration of the complex relationship between Black women and swimming. The project aims to shed light on generational barriers, personal triumphs, and cultural perceptions that have […]
By Sandy Connors| Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a name synonymous with excellence in Black television history, left an indelible mark on American culture through his groundbreaking portrayal of Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. More than just an actor, Warner was a cultural icon, advocate, poet, and musician whose influence shaped generations. […]
Expands Upon Successful My Brother’s Keeper Program Established in 2016 The New York State Education Department (NYSED) today launched the New York State My Sister’s Keeper initiative with a kick-off event at Bronx Community College, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. The My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) initiative builds on the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s mission […]
By: Christina L. Myers | theconversation.com | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In the September 2024 NFL ad announcing Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer at Super Bowl 59, the 37-year-old rapper stands before a colossal American flag, feeding footballs into a machine that launches the balls to wide receivers. “Will you be pulling up? I […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have long been powerful forces in shaping societal perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-worth. However, these industries have historically excluded large segments of the population, particularly people of color, different body types, and marginalized communities. In recent years, a significant shift […]