Vanae James-Bey released the first of a coloring book series last month that focuses on the cultural contributions of Black people in America and across the globe. Bey, along with her mom, Veronica Bey, released The Indigenous Adventures of Princess Vanae on March 31. Little Vanae inserts a cute cartoon version of herself as the book’s …Read More
Tiger Woods was arrested Monday on a DUI charge in Jupiter, Florida. Woods has since been released after being held for four hours. Woods says an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine led to his arrest on a DUI charge. Woods spent nearly four hours in the Palm Beach County Jail after being arrested early …Read More
President Trump asked the FBI director, James B. Comey, to shut down the federal investigation into Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, in an Oval Office meeting in February, according to a memo Mr. Comey wrote shortly after the meeting. “I hope you can let this go,” the president told Mr. Comey, …Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports in a federal lawsuit, Philadelphia accuses Wells Fargo & Co. of issuing predatory loans to more than 1,000 Black and Latino home buyers in the city since 2004. The city’s lawsuit alleges that the bank overcharged minority borrowers for loans the bank knew or should have known would end in foreclosures, …Read More
Former President Barack Obama made his first public comments about the ongoing debate over his signature health care plan. He implored members of Congress on Sunday to demonstrate political courage even if it goes against their party’s positions. Obama briefly returned to the spotlight as he accepted the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award …Read More
President Donald Trump said Sunday “my intention to spend the funds it appropriates, including the funds for historically black colleges and universities, consistently with my responsibilities under the Constitution. It does not affect my unwavering support for HBCUs and their critical educational missions.” Trump sought to clarify an earlier statement that some higher education …Read More
Michael Slager, a white police officer charged with murder after he was recorded killing a black motorist running from a traffic stop, planned to plead guilty Tuesday to violating his civil rights, according to a copy of the plea agreement obtained by The Associated Press. “We hope that Michael’s acceptance of responsibility will help …Read More
17-year-old Milan Morris made a statement in a floor length mermaid gown that boasts black and white pictures of those whose who lives were lost too soon including Travyon Martin, Sanda Bland, and Mike Brown to name a few. Designed by Terrance Torrence, the gown payed homage to the Black Lives Matter movement, and the victims that have fallen …Read More
The Trump administration has removed Dr. Vivek Murthy of his duties as U.S. Surgeon General. A spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services says Murthy was asked to resign after “assisting in a smooth transition” under President Donald Trump. Murthy’s deputy, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, is serving as acting surgeon general and …Read More
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