Source: Jacqueline Anders / Getty Change makers from around the world convened for The African American Policy Forum’s fifth annual Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School series titled Freedom Summer 2024: No U-Turn on Racial Justice, held in person in Nashville, Tennessee, and online from July 28 to Aug. 2. The weeklong course included immersive breakout sessions, complemented by skills-building workshops and networking opportunities designed to inform, activate, and inspire […]

Rayful Edmond, once the most powerful drug kingpin in Washington, D.C. during the so-called “Crack Era” has been transferred from federal prison to a halfway house. According to the reports, Rayful Edmond is being held in a facility in Nashville, Tenn. Local Washington outlet Fox 5 DC reports that Rayful Edmond, 59, was transferred on Wednesday (July 31) to the halfway house by the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Nashville Residential […]

Source: Blogzworth / Radio One The Marconi Awards are back, and the 2024 finalists have been announced! Produced by the The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), this award ceremony has highlighted the world of radio for over 100 years. The organization’s mission includes providing “strong advocacy and resources necessary to advance the interests of television and radio broadcasters and build a strong future for the industry.” (NAB.org) Related: Erica Campbell […]

Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty He’s baaaaack. But he– Sean Hannity– ain’t back all fresh, clean and new. Nope. He’s back dusty and moldy with the same old, boring, failed strategy the racists tried to use with Obama in 2008: Attack the pastor. Remember that nonsense and all the racist GOP whining over Obama’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright? Remember how it didn’t get in the way of him winning […]

Even six years after his tenure ended, Barack Obama still holds a place in the hearts and minds of many citizens who consider him their “forever President.” Aside from breaking the obvious barrier of becoming the first black President the United States has ever seen, Obama is arguably the most fly and funny one as well! “His presidency symbolized the last feeling of true hope for systemic change, but it […]

Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Former President Barack Obama is undoubtedly black culture’s most likeable president of all-time. As the first African-American president, Obama’s rise to power was already groundbreaking and historic. Apart from sharing the same skin, Obama’s character, confidence, and leadership were infectious, regardless of race. Who is the coolest president of all time? The 44th president exuded a level of coolness that captivated the nation to be […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Roc-A-Fella Records‘ prime may be more than a decade behind us, but unfortunate news about the label’s ownership can still be unnerving. The label started in 1994 and was split between Jay-Z, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, and Damon Dash, but that last name won’t be associated with it much longer. Dash’s 33.3% stake in the Roc will be auctioned off by the U.S. Marshals on Aug. […]

Source: Steve Christo – Corbis / Getty Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia delivered a breathtaking performance to claim the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics, clocking in at 10.72 seconds. Alfred’s victory is especially monumental as it marks the first Olympic medal in the history of the Caribbean nation. Sha’Carri Richardson, who was widely tipped to take home the gold following her stellar performance at […]

Source: MARK FELIX / Getty On Thursday (Aug 1), community leaders, elected officials, celebrities and more gathered at Fallbrook Church to celebrate the life and works of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. RELATED: How Kamala Harris’ Candidacy Is Inspiring Young Black Voters In Texas RELATED: LeToya Luckett Ties The Knot With Husband Taleo Coles In Stunning Houston Wedding Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the eulogy, and attendees included President Bill Clinton, former […]