Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder
Fifty-eight years after Dr. King was killed, let’s take a closer look at little known facts about the life and legacy of one of the most famous men in history.
Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships
An anti-affirmative action organization has filed a lawsuit against Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s scholarships aimed
Why an Ex-Syracuse Basketball Player Chose Deportation to Sudan
John Bol Ajak is headed back home to Sudan after spending more than a month
New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor
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The Evolution of Tyler Perry: What Will He Conquer Next?
Tyler Perry went from a broke playwright to one of the most savvy (and richest) producers in Hollywood.
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Days Before Juneteenth, State Leaders Make Call For Reparations
A panel discussion explored the nationwide push for reparations and how it can redress the harm of slavery .
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Russell Wilson Receives Honorary Degree From Dartmouth College
The athlete also delivered a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2022.
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Drag Queen Story Time Host Speaks Out after Proud Boys’ Invasion [Updated]
The white supremacist group has graduated from “stop the steal” to “don’t say gay.”
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Serena Williams Receives Wild Card Entry Into Wimbledon
The 23-time major champion has not played competitively since last year’s Wimbledon Championships, where she injured herself and retired in the first round.
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Brittney Griner’s Russian Detention Extended Until July 2
The WNBA champion has been wrongfully detained in Russia since Feb. 17.
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Phoenix Mercury Meet With U.S. State Department Officials to Discuss Brittney Griner
‘We’re here to do whatever we can to amplify and keep BG at the forefront,’ Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi said.