2/7/20#BlackStoriesHavePower: Barnes & Noble Suspends Plans to Publish Diverse Editions After BacklashOn this week’s episode of “Books in Blackface,” the book retailer Barnes & Noble decided to “suspend” its…ByChanté GriffinPublishedFebruary 7, 2020
2/7/20This 11-Year-Old Is Helping NYC Families Afford CollegeWhile most 11-year-old boys are begging their parents for toys and new shoes, 11-year-old Obocho Peters is earning…ByChanté GriffinPublishedFebruary 7, 2020
1/6/20Lizzo Says She’s Taking Break From Twitter Because of TrollsWe’ve all heard that mo’ money equals mo’ problems, but on Sunday Lizzo reminded us that mo’ fame equals mo’ trolls,…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 6, 2020
1/6/20Family of Incapacitated Rape Victim Sues Arizona and 2 Doctors for NegligenceThe family of an incapacitated woman who was raped and impregnated at her long-term healthcare facility has sued the…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 6, 2020
1/6/20Tom Hanks’ Son Chet Was Filmed Speaking Patois at the Golden Globes, and We Have QuestionsThis year’s Golden Globe Awards witnessed Chet Hanks, Tom Hanks’ son, speaking patois on camera, which left the…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 6, 2020
1/3/20We Ain’t Surprised: New Study Says Black People in California Are Stopped by Police More Than Other GroupsIt’s weird to write news that doesn’t feel like news, but here it goes: A new study confirms what we have always…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 3, 2020
1/3/20US Postal Service to Issue a Gwen Ifill Black Heritage Forever StampThe U.S. Postal Service will host a stamp dedication ceremony to launch the release of the Gwen Ifill black heritage…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 3, 2020
1/3/20Racist Cop Who Kicked in Black Woman’s Door ResignsI can hear the bass strumming along with the words: Another one bites the dust. Another one bites the dust. Michael…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 3, 2020
1/2/20LeVar Burton Does More Than Read; His New Video Series Captures Racism in Daily LifeOn the first day of this new year, LeVar “Kunta Kinte” Burton told all of Twitter that he wouldn’t tolerate any…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 2, 2020
1/2/20Some Good News: Chicago's Crime Rate Down for 3rd Consecutive YearJust in time to bring in a little New Year cheer, the Chicago Police Department announced that the murder rate in…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 2, 2020
1/2/20Rapper Diddy Gets Real on IG, Says He Went Through 'Dark Depression' in 2019While Sean “Diddy” Combs the influencer posted pics of himself to Instagram celebrating the New Year by holding a…ByChanté GriffinPublishedJanuary 2, 2020
12/31/19Florida Teen's Train Death Ruled a SuicideSeventeen-year-old football star Bryce Gowdy, who was set to attend Georgia Tech, died early Monday after he was…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 31, 2019
12/31/19Rev. Al Sharpton Denounces Anti-Semitism in New York AttacksRev. Al Sharpton denounced anti-Semitism Monday after 37-year-old Grafton Thomas from Orange County, New York, was…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 31, 2019
12/31/19West Virginia Cadets Fired After Flashing Nazi Salute in Class PhotoHail Hitler? Hell, no!ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 31, 2019
12/30/19Lit 'n Legal: California's New Labor Laws Offer More Protections for WomenCalifornia is known for many things: Hollywood. Compton. Knowing how to party. In 2020, California may become known…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 30, 2019
12/30/19Finally! New York to Eliminate Bail for Misdemeanors and Nonviolent Crimes Starting Jan. 1Effective Jan. 1, a New York law eliminating cash bail for most nonviolent crimes will go into effect. While…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 30, 2019
12/30/19Serena 'The GOAT' Williams Named Associated Press Female Athlete of the DecadeThe Associated Press just confirmed what we already knew: Serena Williams is the greatest of all time. On Saturday,…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 30, 2019
12/27/19New Netflix Special Documents Kevin Hart Cheating ScandalFor the first time, Kevin Hart’s wife, Eniko Parrish, publicly opens up about his cheating scandal in the new…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 27, 2019
12/27/19New Virginia School Policy Excuses Students From School to ProtestBeginning Jan. 27, students in seventh through 12th grades in Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 27, 2019
12/27/19She Slayed: Simone Biles Named 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the YearShe did it. AGAIN. Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, is now the 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete…ByChanté GriffinPublishedDecember 27, 2019