James E. Ferguson II, a towering figure in the civil rights legal movement who spent more than five decades dismantling racial injustice in schools and courtrooms, died on July 21 in Charlotte, N.C. He was 82. His son, James Ferguson III, said the cause was complications of Covid-19 and pneumonia. Early Activism in the Jim […]
The first Monday in September is more than just the unofficial close of summer in the United States, it is a day set aside to honor the labor day and the workers whose contributions built the nation. But for Black Americans, Labor Day also carries the weight of history, rooted in generations of struggle for […]
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is enjoying a big week of career milestones. Just days after Auburn University announced it will retire his No. 2 jersey, ESPN revealed that Newton has signed a multi-year deal with the network. Under the agreement, the former NFL MVP will expand his role on ESPN’s flagship debate show, First […]
Music power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are taking their love of art on the road, and their next stop is Richmond. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will host their traveling exhibition, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,” from Nov. 22, 2025, to March 1, 2026. […]
In a first-of-its-kind confrontation over central bank independence, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed suit against the Trump administration after the president announced her removal over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud. The lawsuit, lodged late Tuesday, seeks an emergency injunction to block her dismissal and reaffirm her position on the Fed’s Board of Governors. […]
