You may also like
TGR COMMENTARY: Every Department is a Police Department
Almost every day you turn on your radio or television set, local broadcast stations and national news will gather their hand-picked colored commentators to explain to angry protestors why a few bad apple officers are making other law enforcers look really
Read more
Source: The Orlando Advocate
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Bill Cosby
Born William Henry “Bill Cosby” Jr. on July 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he describes himself mostly as a “class clown” during his school years. He was class president as well as captain of the basketball team at school. He acted in a number of school plays and in
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Jul
12
1937
10 Interesting Facts About Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland’s prowess in ballet has attracted the press since the dancer was in her teens. At 32, however, Copeland’s name appeared in the headlines not only because of her gifts as a dancer but also because she’d made history. On June 30, 2015, the American Ballet Theatre announced that it had
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Jun
30
2015
Soul Singer Randy Hall is on a Hot Streak with New Solo Single "A New Way of Love" Following Vault Hit with Late Jazz Legend Miles Davis
Randy Hall has enjoyed international chart-topping success with his solo single “How Do You Want Your Love” (co-composed with Kevin Toney, founding keyboardist of Donald Byrd’s Blackbyrds band) which vaulted over superstars such as Charlie Wilson and Usher to hit the top of the U.K. Soul Chart and
Read more
Source: http://www.blacknews.com
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
BILL VAUGHAN'S TASTY CLIPS: Michelle Obama, The Roots unite to energize voters
Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots along with the former first lady, the picnic will be filled with performances by a diverse group of young, highly popular hip hop, R&B and gospel artists with the goal of engaging and reaching 500,000 eligible
Read more
Source: Homepage -
Protesters in Cedar Hill Rally for Black Lives
More than 500 people joined the nation in protesting police brutality, the murder of unarmed black man George Floyd and racial oppression during its recent Black Lives Matter protest in Cedar
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
Kenyans Rediscover Pleasures of Gardening
In Nairobi’s Parklands estate, Meerabella Shah has turned her rooftop into a miniature
Read more
Source: Business Daily
A Cultural History of the Zoot Suit
In the 1944 Tom & Jerry short The Zoot Cat—only the thirteenth cartoon ever made starring that famous duo—Toms would-be girlfriend lays it on him straight: Boy, are you corny! You act like a square at the fair, a goon from Saskatoon. You come on like a broken arm. Youre a sad apple, a long
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Eliminate fear! fear! Eliminate - Making mental adjustments to return to the classroom
Psychotherapist Vassell George O’Gilvie told Family & Religion that whether it is examinations or back-to-school in September, students will be concerned about their mental and physical health, because of COVID-19, while worrying about their performance in
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Jamie Foxx Talks Going Through a Physical Transformation to Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic
Jamie Foxx has been trying to get the Mike Tyson biopic off the ground for years, and now the project has finally taken
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
Sponsored by Intellitech
14 years later, a dad longs for lost child
ALTHOUGH IT has been 14 years since his five-year-old daughter was mowed down by a gunshot victim as she stood waiting on her dad, the pain is still fresh for Sheckton
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Toronto Cop Convicted After Viciously Beating Black Man Who Lost An Eye – The Black Chronicle
A Toronto police officer, who was arrested several years ago for beating a young Black man who ended up losing his eye, has been found guilty of assault, according to The Associated
Read more
Source: The Black Chronicle
Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Celebrity Culture Will Never Be The Same
As more people are finding fame, notoriety and lucrative careers through “content” creation on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, the idea of what fame is — and who gets to be famous — has drastically
Read more
Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0
Robert Selby and Glen Henry help highlight the many faces of fatherhood
Featuring six extraordinary fathers from across the globe, this film offers a firsthand glimpse into the trials and tribulations of modern-day parenting through revealing interviews, rare home-movie footage, viral videos, and hilarious and thoughtful testimonials from some of Hollywood’s funniest
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Privileged White Moms Are Exposed In Facebook Group After ‘Racist’ George Floyd Comments
On May 30, after the repeated backlash against UES Mommas, Addy Spriggle, a 38-year-old resident on the Upper East Side, asked the group’s administrator Lindsey Plotnick Berger to consider adding a Black
Read more
Source: NewsOne
'Um Not Cute': Erica Dixon's 'Sweet' Video Goes Left, Alarms Fans Over Her Children's Safety
Reality TV star Erica Dixon’s latest post showing her off her twin daughters Eryss and Embrii hit an unexpected foul note when fans began to question her parenting
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
Birmingham city schools ‘revamp’ plans, will hold in-person HS graduations
The Birmingham Board of Education will hold traditional, hold in-person high school graduation ceremonies for seniors the first week of June, the school system announced on
Read more
Source: The Birmingham Times
Rayshard Brooks’ ‘Girlfriend’ Is Arrested As Suspect In Wendy’s Fire
Source: Twitter / Atlanta Fire Rescue
Read more
Source: Black America Web
Florida Police Association Recruits ‘Racist’ And Jailed Cops: ‘We Got Your Back!’
The Brevard County Fraternal Order of Police used no uncertain terms in a now-deleted Facebook post encouraging these shamed officers to come down to the Sunshine State to apparently engage in the behavior that got them in trouble without any fear of
Read more
Source: NewsOne
Missing Black Girls Found After Cops Don’t Issue Amber Alert Amid Sex Trafficking Suspicions: Report
A pair of Black girls missing for days from Milwaukee was found by a search party of residents who banded together after police decided against issuing child abduction emergency alerts for them, according to reports across social media reports and from local
Read more
Source: NewsOne
The National Civil Rights Museum Plans Freedom Award 30th Anniversary in 2021
Memphis, TN, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Civil Rights Museum is canceling the 29th Freedom Award, its flagship fundraising event, as it looks forward to the 30th anniversary next
Read more
Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Sponsored by BARBinc
Usher Shows How Fast His Sons Have Grown In A Fun Tik Tok Video
Usher’s 12-year-old son Usher V and 11-year-old son Naviyd, have seemingly grown up
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Tyra Banks makes her audience strip
Tyra Banks shuts down Top Model homophobe - Duration: 4:48. PinkNews 6,883,822 views
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
John Legend And Common Reunite For A Timely Performance Of ‘Glory’
Common and John Legend / David 2015, John Legend came one step closer to EGOT status when he and Common won an Oscar for “Glory,” the theme song they wrote for the civil rights film
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Sponsored by Pride Academy
NBC Will Host A Virutal Discussion On Parenting Black Children In America
NBC News NOW will stream a virtual discussion with families from around the country on the realities of parenting Black children in
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Sponsored by BARBinc
Here’s What You Can Watch, Hear And Celebrate On Juneteenth
From HBO streaming the first season of its timely Watchmen series—which centers its story on the aftermath of the Black Wall Street massacre—to Spotify dedicating their Times Square New Music Friday billboards to Black artists all day long, there’s a celebration for
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
TikTok star Tabitha Brown gets her own show on Ellen DeGeneres digital network
Looks like actress and vegan influencer Tabitha Brown snagged her own show on the Ellen Digital Network (EDN) – a digital media platform run by Ellen Digital Ventures, which is a collaboration between talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and Warner Bros’ Digital
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Local Pastor Grows Into Activist Role
Genesis’ Senior Pastor Dr. Tecoy Porter spearheaded the June 4 service as president of the Sacramento Chapter of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network
Read more
Source: The Sacramento Observer
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Jamaica: Dad longs for lost child 14 years later
(Jamaica Gleaner) ALTHOUGH IT has been 14 years since his five-year-old daughter was mowed down by a gunshot as she stood waiting on her dad, the pain is still fresh for Sheckton
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Usher’s New Look and Cricket Wireless host virtual youth mental health summit
Usher’s New Look and Cricket Wireless to Host Virtual Youth Mental Health Summit Addressing the Effects of COVID-19, Systemic Racism and Social Injustice on Tuesday, June 30
Read more
Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media
More from MadameNoire
She Good: Raven-Symone Says She’s Never Spent Any Of Her Money From “The Cosby Show”
“Apology Not Accepted”: Black Radio Host Gathers “Southern Charm” Star Over Racist Monkey Emoji Message
“I’ve Gained About 12 Pounds”: Stars Who Gained Weight (And A Few Who Lost Weight) In Quarantine
I Was Anticipating Hidden Figures Instead I Got RHOA: Madam CJ Walker’s Granddaughter Shares Her Criticisms Of Self Made
Jill Scott And Lizzo Are Treated Differently Because Lizzo Makes People Uncomfortable
Take Our 2020 She Tried It! Melanin Awards Survey!
Chicago Mom Dies From COVID-19 One Week After Childbirth, Family Questions Why She Was Released From Hospital
“I Can’t F–k With That”: A Usually Chill Michael Sterling Goes Off About How Eva Marcille’s Being Treated During RHOA Reunion
Even Under Lockdown, Dads Think They’re Doing More Than They Actually Are, New Survey Shows
Who Is Joyette Holmes, The Black Woman Appointed As Lead Prosecutor In The Ahmaud Arbery Case?
Ways You May Hurt A Man’s Financial Pride
“Don’t Take No More Clothes Off” Reginae Shares What Her Parents Think About Her Modeling Savage x Fenty
Boosie Admits To Hiring Woman To Statutorily Rape His Underage Son And Nephews
Beauty Of 5: Celeb Stylist Ursula Stephen On What Not To Do To Your Hair While In Quarantine
Oprah Pays Respects To Ahmaud Arbery’s Mom Over Phone, Walks 2.26 Miles In His Memory
“He Never Thought I’d Ever Be Interested”: Adrienne Houghton Reveals What It Was That Attracted Her To Israel
15 Non-Sexual Physical Things Women Wish Men Did More
Beauty Of 5: DIY Solutions To Fix Your Hair Color Woes At Home
Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) Signs Your Partner’s Mom Will Be A Monster-In-Law
How To Make A Home Office Feel Like A Commercial Office
Jay Manuel And Miss J Speak On People Coming For Tyra Banks Over Problematic #ANTM Moments: “I Can’t Defend Her”
London Transit Worker Dies Of Coronavirus After Being Spat On By Man Who Claimed To Be Infected
“I Thought Me And Vivica Was Cool”: NeNe Isn’t Completely Sure Why Vivica Fox Implied That She’s On Drugs, But She Has One Theory
Self-Destructive Habits A Quarantine Can Bring Out
Someone Joked That We’re Going To Be In Quarantine Until Jim Jones Marries Chrissy Lampkin, And She Responded
Kierra Sheard Reveals What Happened To Her Aunt Twinkie Clark’s Catalog + The Family’s Relationship With Denise Clark-Bradford
Father Of Xavier University Student Surprises Her With Elaborate “At-Home” Ceremony After Graduation Was Cancelled
Why Do We Praise Stepdads Like Russell Wilson And Tear Down Stepmoms Like Gabrielle Union?
“I Know Who Did It And I Know Why They Did It” Jill Scott Talks The Fellatio Simulation Video & Why You Can’t Put Women In A Box
“I’m Not Good”: Amanda Seales Sheds Tears On “The Real” Over Viral Video Of Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder
Exclusive: Deonna & Greg Of MAFS Season 9 On Life And Love After The Cameras Cut Off: “He’s Earned His Way Into My Heart”
Breonna Taylor’s Family Seeks Justice In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Louisville Metro Police Department
Condola Rashad Reacts To Being The Inspiration For The “Insecure” Character
A London Editor Was Incensed By A Black Woman Living On An Estate But Her Anger Only Made Paula Sutton More Famous
ICYMI, Tracee Ellis Ross Just Released A New Song, ‘Love Myself’
Dwight Howard Reveals Mother Of His Son Has Died: ‘It’s Extremely Difficult For Me’
NYC Mayor Calls Off Mask-Wearing Orders After Video Of NYPD Pinning Down Black Mother Goes Viral
Jill Scott And Erykah Badu’s Streams Skyrocketed 300 Percent Since #Verzuz Battle
Little Richard’s Funeral And Burial To Take Place At An Alabama HBCU
How Dasha Kennedy, Founder Of The Broke Black Girl, Turned Her Money Woes Into A Chance To Teach 65,000 Black Women About Financial Literacy
“Fight For It” Zonnique Shares The Relationship Advice Her Mother Tiny Has Given Her For Dating Rappers
Exclusive: MAFS’ Shawniece And Jephte On Their Critics, Not Wearing Wedding Rings, And How Having A Baby Changed Their Marriage
Wait A Minute⁠—Did Resident Baddie Niecy Nash Really Have 3 Prom Dates?
Buy Black Friday: Black Owned Goodies From Bifties Gifts
Identical Milwaukee Twins Receive 38 College Acceptances Along With $1M In Scholarships
Kenya Barris Calls Off His Divorce To Dr. Raina Edwards-Barris
New Jersey Woman On The Run After Murdering Her Wife With Wine Chiller Located In Houston
“Women Who Say They R Happily Married Shouldn’t Be Doing Stuff Like This” Boosie Responds To Failed Child Support Claims
Young Jeezy Accused Of Failing To Uphold Part Of Child Support Deal
Happy Birthday, Big: 10 Of Our Favorite Stories From Hip-Hop Songs

Business Facts

Women Facts