VIDEO: Actor Javicia Leslie tells Randi all about being the first Black Batwoman
She took over the titular role of CW’s “Batwoman” television series in 2020. Continue reading VIDEO: Actor Javicia Leslie tells Randi all about being the first Black Batwoman
VIDEO: 3 Black women oversee voting access for more than 37 million Americans
The right to vote has long been precarious for Black Americans throughout history, and has become even more delicate after the Supreme Court ruled in 2013 to rescind a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that enforced voter access in particular Southern states. Continue reading VIDEO: 3 Black women oversee voting access for more than 37 million Americans
Black Harris voters disavow ‘POC’ language, and even people, post-election
The percentage gaps between how Black people voted and how other racial minorities voted has infuriated some Black Harris supporters, who took to X, formerly Twitter, in the hours after Trump won on Nov. 5 to disavow Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and people of color (POC) language. Continue reading Black Harris voters disavow ‘POC’ language, and even people, post-election
He’s a Black Trump supporter. He voted for ‘white supremacy.’
Dwayne Talbot called President-elect Donald Trump “a racist” and said it did not play a role in voting for him. Continue reading He’s a Black Trump supporter. He voted for ‘white supremacy.’
Republicans look to three-peat in this rural North Carolina county
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election in November. Continue reading Republicans look to three-peat in this rural North Carolina county
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gets real with Randi about faith, love and life
The acclaimed hurdler said she could not out run God until she tried a new approach. Continue reading Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gets real with Randi about faith, love and life
Purple Heart recipient gives free tattoos to fellow veterans as therapy: Exclusive
His business, Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio, is based in New Jersey. He has a parlor in his home and a converted bus he uses to bring tattoos to people. He’s also on TV, with appearances in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Black Ink Crew: Chicago.” Continue reading Purple Heart recipient gives free tattoos to fellow veterans as therapy: Exclusive
Black people and swimming in the U.S., from the perspective of Team USA’s first Black head Olympic swimming coach
Several historical, structural and contemporary factors contribute to why there are fewer Black competitive swimmers and a fewer number of Black people who know how to swim. Continue reading Black people and swimming in the U.S., from the perspective of Team USA’s first Black head Olympic swimming coach
VIDEO: ‘Swimming is liberation’: The history of Black people and swimming in the U.S.
I grew up swimming so imagine my surprise when I later learned about the stereotype that Black people cannot swim. I dug into the long, complicated history of Black people and swimming in the U.S. in a reported service piece for TODAY.com and NBCNews.com. Continue reading VIDEO: ‘Swimming is liberation’: The history of Black people and swimming in the U.S.
VIDEO: Black people have a more difficult time finding usable makeup
Makeup brands have been under fire in recent years for carrying limited foundation shade ranges, lacking in the darkest shades. TikToker Golloria George has been one of the leading beauty influencers in pressuring companies to expand their selections to be more inclusive. Continue reading VIDEO: Black people have a more difficult time finding usable makeup
