The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is a global organization that began in the African-American community to fight against systemic racism and violence that Black people face. It was started in 2013 by three black women: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. The movement has grown into arguably the largest social movement in US […]
Montana Fishburne, the 32-year-old daughter of renowned actor Laurence Fishburne, has been sentenced to a 24-month probation period following her arrest in 2022. The incident, which took place in January 2022, involved an altercation with Broward County law enforcement. Fishburne was charged with battery against a police officer after she allegedly assaulted an officer. The […]
In a surprising turn of events, Grammy-winning songstress Jill Scott has found herself at the center of controversy for her defence of R&B star Chris Brown. Scott’s comments came amidst Brown’s escalating feud with Quavo, a member of the hip-hop group Migos. Last week, Brown and Quavo exchanged heated words, with Brown accusing Quavo of […]
Sharon Tucker, a city councilwoman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been selected as the new mayor of the state’s second-most populous city. This selection marks a significant moment for the city, as Tucker becomes its first black leader and only the second woman to hold the position. Tucker’s appointment comes after the unfortunate death of […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Evanston Reparations Fund has announced that it will be transferring its funds to Liberty Bank, one of the largest Black-owned banks in the United States. The decision was announced by Robin Rue Simmons, the Reparations Committee Chair, who confirmed that a minimum of $17 million will be moved to the […]