Source: Detained In Dubai / Detained in Dubai An 18-year-old Black man from Britain could spend 20 years in a Dubai prison for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while on a family vacation in the emirate. According to BBC, Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, north London, was on vacation in Dubai with his family in September when he met a girl who was staying in the same […]

Source: Christian Petersen / Getty The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was marred with streaming issues for many Netflix subscribers. One subscriber has decided to take his frustrations to court. As reported by WFLA-TV, Ronald “Blue” Denton of Hillsborough County, FL filed a class action lawsuit against the streaming giant on Monday (Nov. 18). The complaint alleges the “unwatchable” live stream was a breach of contract and […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty   There are several “trophy” games in the Big Ten conference, but only one is named after an African American. In 2021, University of Michigan and Northwestern University announced the creation of the George Jewett Trophy, the first Football Bowl Series rivalry trophy named after an African American player. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: Little Known Black History Fact: George JewettJames Baldwin At 100: His Genius […]

Source: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir / Getty As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of Black chefs, who have long been instrumental in shaping the culinary world. Despite their undeniable influence, their contributions often go underappreciated. From the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine to the vibrant influences of African, Caribbean, and other diasporic food traditions, Black chefs are essential […]

Source: Kayla Oaddams / Getty Denzel Washington spoke candidly about having issues with alcohol, detailing his reasons and his sobriety in an interview. Veteran actor Denzel Washington revealed his past issues with alcohol in a far-ranging interview for Esquire Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue. The interview was released in conjunction with promotion for his starring role in Gladiator II. The Academy Award-winner detailed how he had a preference for wine and […]

Malcolm X, the civil rights leader who later transformed into a global activist, was assassinated in 1965 just as his messages for human rights began to resonate with the wider public. The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the United States government, alleging its involvement in his passing. As reported late last week by ABC News, civil rights attorney Ben Crump was flanked […]

Susan Smith, handcuffed, leaves court after a hearing on July 10, 1995, in Union, South Carolina. | Source: Brooks Kraft / Getty A white woman convicted of murdering her infant and toddler children in a pair of drownings she blamed on a fictional Black man has been denied parole nearly 30 years after being found guilty in a case that further exposed American law enforcement’s willing penchant for racial profiling […]

Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty We are two months out from Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th president and already it’s beyond evident that a vote for Trump was a vote for the preservation of white supremacy — but we already knew that. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability will hold a markup to discuss what’s called the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, a self-explanatory measure […]

Diddy has just received his first piece of good news in a long time. A judge has ruled that prosecutors can’t use materials seized from his jail cell. As spotted on Deadline, the now embattled mogul might be feeling more confident heading into his upcoming bail hearing. On Tuesday (November 19), Judge Arun Subramanian denied the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District the ability to leverage any information seized from […]