Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

articles

Entertainment, Movies

Parents Alone Can’t Be Responsible For Saving Schools & Averting A Literacy Crisis

Director Jenny MacKenzie and producer LeVar Burton pinpoint the root of illiteracy crisis in the United States in their film, "The Right to Read."

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

April 5, 2023
Very Smart Brothas

Former Black Banker: Here’s Why “Woke” Initiatives Didn’t Cause SVB’s Collapse.

Former CertusBank executive Walter Davis shares his thoughts on the controversy around Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

April 4, 2023
Legal, News

6-Year-Old Shooter Labeled a “Ticking Time Bomb” in Teacher’s Lawsuit

Abigail Zwerner is seeking damages from the school board and a few former administrators.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

April 3, 2023
News

The Latest Tea On Jonathan Majors’ Arrest

The Creed III actor was arrested on charges of harassment and assault over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 29, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

LeVar Burton Is Still Championing Literacy In The Right to Read

Director Jenny MacKenzie's documentary highlights the crisis in literacy that affects all children in the United States.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 28, 2023
Entertainment, Entertainment

The Same Men Questioning Jonathan Majors’ Masculinity Are Now His Most Ardent Supporters After Alleged Assault

The Marvel actor’s shocking arrest comes just as his career is heating up.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

March 27, 2023
Entertainment, Television, The Root Interview

Tracy McMillan’s Key To Forgiveness, A Central Theme of Hulu’s Unprisoned

The Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo led dramedy explores dealing with personal narratives, pain, victimization, and forgiveness.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 24, 2023
Education, News

Black Man Who Spoke Up at Critical Race Theory Workshop Asked To Be Removed

A Black man who spoke up at the workshop shared that a white woman told him to leave the country, and in response, a trustee asked him to be removed instead.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 23, 2023
News, Opinion

Why Does White East Palestine, Ohio Get Apologies, But None for Black Cancer Alley?

Black communities smothered 24/7 by toxic industries keep getting strung along, with no apology in sight. This week is a perfect example.

By

Jay Connor

Published

March 23, 2023
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Controversial Prosecutor Hired to Handle Police Killing Case

Louisiana prosecutor Hugo Holland is prosecuting the five white Louisiana officers indicted in the killing of Black motorist Ronald Greene.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 22, 2023