Capitol police officer praised as hero for diverting mob from Senate chamber
A Capitol Police officer is being praised as a hero for his actions during last week’s unrest at the U.S. Capitol after a viral video showed him diverting rioters from the Senate chamber, where lawmakers were taking cover. Continue reading Capitol police officer praised as hero for diverting mob from Senate chamber
Harris implores Black Americans to get Covid vaccines despite ‘righteous skepticism’
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed concerns that some Black Americans have had about Covid-19 vaccines, encouraging them to get the shot despite historical skepticism of the medical field. Continue reading Harris implores Black Americans to get Covid vaccines despite ‘righteous skepticism’
A wave of Black students takes presidencies at top-tier universities
The uptick coincides with the racial and political interlockings of Covid-19, the Black Lives Matter movement and a surge of political polarization on and off college campuses, the Black student presidents said. Continue reading A wave of Black students takes presidencies at top-tier universities
Beyond the Ivy League: How HBCUs have groomed prominent politicians like the vice president-elect
HBCU representation in politics is not new, but after a contentious electoral season during a year when racial justice was front and center, students and graduates say it’s heartening to see other alumni reach some of the highest echelons of political office. Continue reading Beyond the Ivy League: How HBCUs have groomed prominent politicians like the vice president-elect
States revive push to crack down on protests after Capitol riot
In the weeks since the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, at least 13 states have taken up legislation to crack down on protests. Continue reading States revive push to crack down on protests after Capitol riot
Randi’s blog posts covering the second impeachment trial of President Donald Trump
Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike sit down with Randi
They started out as gymnasts but fell into basketball, they said in a joint interview. Continue reading Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike sit down with Randi
Chaka Khan updates Randi on her mental health and latest adventure
Chaka Khan has been telling fans something good for 50 years. Her hard work will officially be recognized on Nov. 3, when she is (finally) inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading Chaka Khan updates Randi on her mental health and latest adventure
Usher tells Randi the secret to his serenades
The act has become a staple of his Las Vegas residency. But, how does he do it? Continue reading Usher tells Randi the secret to his serenades
Usher clarifies to Randi how he ended up doing ‘Boyfriend’ with Keke Palmer
The video’s release in August ignited a slew of social media comments about Darius Jackson, the father of Palmer’s son, and his criticism of her outfit choice when she attended Usher’s Las Vegas residency in July. During Usher’s performance, he serenaded Palmer as they slowly danced together and the moment went viral. Continue reading Usher clarifies to Randi how he ended up doing ‘Boyfriend’ with Keke Palmer
