‘Great sign’ or ‘very unfortunate’? Black Lives Matter supporters split over $6M purchase
Some BLM supporters say the mansion is a sign of success. Others say it was a lapse in judgment. Continue reading ‘Great sign’ or ‘very unfortunate’? Black Lives Matter supporters split over $6M purchase
VIDEO: Mother and son Grammy nominees tell Randi how they did it
Nnenna and Pierce Freelon put grief and love into their respective albums. The result: nominations for both of them. Continue reading VIDEO: Mother and son Grammy nominees tell Randi how they did it
‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson almost quit before her hit new show took off
The 32-year-old actor and writer first gained prominence as a meme before memes were really a thing, when a short skit of herself went viral back in 2014. “Abbott Elementary” is her current triumph. Continue reading ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson almost quit before her hit new show took off
VIDEO: EatOkra founders put the deets on the table with Randi
Spouses Anthony and Janique Edwards said their love language is trying new restaurants together, so they created an app, EatOkra, in 2020 to make it easier to find Black-owned restaurants. They list 11,000 options located across the country. Continue reading VIDEO: EatOkra founders put the deets on the table with Randi
VIDEO: Isaiah Austin, Baylor standout and former NBA prospect, on Marfan syndrome diagnosis
Isaiah Austin walked into practice June 21, 2014, and immediately knew something was wrong. Continue reading VIDEO: Isaiah Austin, Baylor standout and former NBA prospect, on Marfan syndrome diagnosis
‘Paying ransom for freedom’: How cash bail is keeping Black mothers stuck in prisons
Most women in jails are Black, single mothers or only incarcerated because they can’t afford to post bail. Continue reading ‘Paying ransom for freedom’: How cash bail is keeping Black mothers stuck in prisons
Howard U’s housing issues aren’t new. They’ve just hit a boiling point.
Both current students and alumni have raised concerns over the condition of some residence halls for decades. Continue reading Howard U’s housing issues aren’t new. They’ve just hit a boiling point.
Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later: Why it happened and why it’s still relevant today
Survivors never received government assistance or restitution for their losses. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a hearing on the issue May 19 in which three remaining known survivors, experts and advocates called on Congress to issue reparations to the living survivors and all descendants to rectify the lasting impact of the massacre. Continue reading Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later: Why it happened and why it’s still relevant today
VIDEO: Woman lost all teeth during 4 pregnancies: How child bearing impacts dental health
Tooth loss and rotting during pregnancy is not uncommon and it’s primarily caused by pregnancy gingivitis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 75% of people experience gingivitis during pregnancy. Continue reading VIDEO: Woman lost all teeth during 4 pregnancies: How child bearing impacts dental health
Black New Yorkers strike back at city program that seized their properties for developers
The transfer happened through a controversial citywide program called the Third Party Transfer program, or TPT, which experts who spoke to NBC News said has had an outsize effect on Black and Latino homeowners. Continue reading Black New Yorkers strike back at city program that seized their properties for developers
