The Blitzboks in America
The United States and South Africa faced off in the quarterfinals of the Los Angeles leg …
Schools Wrestle With Fairness Of Closures During Outbreak
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to close the Rhode Island Catholic high school for two weeks. Instead of cancelling classes, the school in Pawtucket instituted “virtual days” where students are expected…
‘Nah’: LeBron James Says He Refuses to Play if Fans Are Kept Out of Arenas Because of the Coronavirus
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he has no interest in playing in games […] …
Minn. Prosecutor: Justice Dept. Should Review Burrell Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A top Minnesota prosecutor said Monday that Sen. Amy Klobuchar should ask the Justice Department to review the conviction of a black teen sentenced to life in prison after an 11-year-old black girl was killed by a stray bullet. In doing so, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman appeared…
Nigerian Sculptor Creates Hyper-Realistic Prostheses for Black Amputees
A Nigerian sculptor is out to boost the confidence of Black amputees, one prosthesis at […] …
Kenya Is Getting No Sympathy Over Those Marc Daly Cheating Rumors
So here’s where we left off last week on RHOA: Kenya and Marc’s relationship was in shambles and they were to announce their split. We saw this coming for weeks as Marc basically treated Kenya like his side chick and gave her nothing but disrespect for the entirety of their relationship. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK….
Digital Artist Bria Corranda
Bria Corranda is a digital artist and illustrator, who was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Learning from and watching her mom draw; Bria has been drawing since she was a child. Not really getting serious about being an artist until high school; where she entered the world of painting and…
The untold story of the making of South Africa
A few short years into the age of the camera drone, the fly-over is already a …
Afrofuturistic Film ‘The Glitch’ Premieres at Toronto Short Film Festival
Premiering Wednesday, March 18th in Toronto is the Afrofuturistic film The Glitch. Directed and produced by Muniyra Douglas, The Glitch tells the story of a young woman who grieves from a traumatic loss, while her mental and emotional afflictions manifest as a physical glitch. Muniyra Douglas holds a BA in English literature…
PODCAST: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Recap Show S1 Ep 3
Angelica and Ryanne are back with The Umbrella Academy Recap Show! We’re back on track a recap of season 1 of episode 3 “Extraordinary”. Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus
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Prentice Penny’s New Dramedy ‘Uncorked’ Releases New Trailer
Some dreams can’t stay bottled up in Netflix’s Uncorked. Fueled by his love for wine, Elijah enrolls in a course to become a master sommelier, an elite designation given only to a handful who are able to pass its notoriously difficult exam. It’s a dream that upends the expectations of his…
Ford HBCU
Ford Motor Company returns as a sponsor of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Ford Motor Company’s longtime commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities continues with the 2020 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, setting sail March 28 – April 5th. Register for your chance to win a new 2020 Ford vehicle of…
Ciara Is Latest Musician To Postpone Show Due To Coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Ciara is the latest musician to postpone a concert because of the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Ciara, who is pregnant, was set to perform in Texas at the grand opening of the new Fort Hood USO on March 19 but announced Saturday that the event is…
Trinity College Professor Johnny Williams Calls Whiteness ‘Mental And Physical Terrorism’
Trinity College sociology professor Johnny Williams addressed his controversial statements about white people in a new op-ed for the Hartford Courant. Back in 2017, Williams shared a Medium article by author “Son of Baldwin” that called for Black folks to “show indifference to the lives of bigots.” The article noted that “racist” Republican lawmaker Steve Scalise was shot during a…
‘Heartbreaking’: Danielle Brooks Says She Made Less Than the Kid Actors on ‘Stranger Things’ and Regrets It
Recognizing and claiming your worth. It’s something that Danielle Brooks said she should’ve done when […] …