In a recent Instagram Live session, 28-year-old rapper Doja Cat, also known as Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, didn’t mince words as she addressed critics who made derogatory comments about her natural hair. The backlash came after she shared a close-up image of her curly locks, teasing her upcoming single, “MASC.” Calling out the negative remarks, […]
Picture this: a small-town girl named Sheena Allen from Mississippi with dreams of an artistic career, who ends up shaking the very foundations of the tech world. As a college student majoring in film and psychology, Sheena didn’t see herself as a tech mogul. But fate had other plans. In her final year, a lightbulb […]
Louis Gossett Jr., the amazing actor known for being the first Black man to win both a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy for his iconic role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries “Roots,” has died at the age of 87. His cousin, Neal L. Gossett, confirmed his passing to The Associated Press, revealing that the […]
Rural Hennepin County in Minnesota welcomes the state’s inaugural Black-owned Freight Farm on March 27, marking a significant stride in modern produce cultivation within confined spaces, as reported by KARE11. Freight Farms, a Boston-based agricultural technology company, pioneered the creation of “container farms” – hydroponic farming systems housed within freight containers. Spearheaded by farmer Marcus […]
Boston.com reports that Boston has allocated $500,000 in grants to 63 local organizations to bolster community empowerment and support positive outcomes for Black men and boys. Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside the Office of Black Male Advancement, unveiled the 2024 Empowerment Grants on March 26, emphasizing the city’s commitment to addressing systemic disparities and promoting equity. […]
