Patterson has picked up newborns at the hospital, cared for multiple siblings and housed teenage parents and their babies throughout her career, she says. She has stayed in touch with many of them over the years. Continue reading VIDEO: 88-year-old mom honored for fostering 40 kids says she never expected recognition
The Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act awaits a signature from the state’s governor to become law. Continue reading New bill passed in this state takes restaurant reservations off the resale market
“God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together,” the two said in their statement. Continue reading Chance the Rapper and wife Kirsten announce ‘decision to part ways’ after separation
He said the change would tell Black people, “you aren’t singing a separate national anthem, you are singing the country’s national hymn.” Continue reading Rep. Clyburn wants to make ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ a national hymn
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
For generations, Black children have faced a unique set of challenges regarding their mental health, from enduring more adversity to a lack of access to effective treatment. Finally, a new study pinpoints structural racism as a potential cause. Continue reading How does structural racism impact a child’s brain? A first-of-its-kind study has the answer
The actor has portrayed Lance Sullivan since 1999. Continue reading Morris Chestnut explains to Randi what ‘shocked’ him in ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’
Research shows that it’s common for Black women to start fertility treatment after experiencing infertility for multiple years, whereas their white counterparts usually seek care sooner. And Black women are often in their late 30s or early 40s when they start, older on average than white women. Michelle Obama started IVF when she was 37, and Tyra Banks, Kandi Burruss, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union started treatments when they were in their 40s. Continue reading Why racial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years
I interviewed Tracy Oliver, Lena Waithe, Robin Thede, Leigh Davenport, Janine Sherman Barrois and Nkechi Okoro Carroll in separate Zoom interviews regarding how their sisterhood has become the most reliable option when looking to advance their careers and what aspects of their equity work Hollywood can start doing on its own. Continue reading VIDEO: 6 Black women who have created hit tv shows tell Randi about the grind
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
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