A Boston charter school student, a student at a South African private school trying to take exams, a high schooler in Texas named Deandre Arnold, an elementary student in Seattle, and a New Jersey high school wrestler. RELATED: School Says Teen Can’t Walk For Graduation Unless He Cuts His Locs What do all of these […]
Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is a public four-year, liberal arts school based in Norfolk, Virginia. A member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Norfolk State University was founded in 1935 in the midst of the Great Depression. It was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University and was originally a part […]
Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott files a restraining order and criminal charges after allegedly being assaulted by a Sheila Dixon volunteer. Scott, who was not injured, said he was punched by Michael T. Moore last Wednesday outside a candidates forum in downtown Baltimore. A spokeswoman for Dixon’s campaign said Moore was fired immediately. In […]
The power of the black dollar is undeniable, even though it seems that others would like to dispute that. However, disregarding $1.2 trillion annually is no easy feat. Black consumers contribute heavily to the global marketplace. Instead of diligently building someone else’s empire, many are choosing to enhance their own communities by spending at businesses owned […]
The wealth of Black people in America and the gap between other racial groups has been well documented, but that doesn’t mean Black folks don’t have any money to spend.
Matthew A. Cherry called his shot on Twitter eight years ago when he said he would be nominated for an Oscar one day. On Sunday night (Feb. 9), Cherry’s manifestation came true as he and Karen Rupert Toliver’s animated short film “Hair Love” won for Best Animated Short Film. https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1226678722943569920 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlyDdE3mveY In his brief time at […]
Let’s face it — Michael B. Jordan is one of the biggest sex symbols that Black women have had in the while. Sure, there are guys like Idris Elba, but Idris tends to attract a certain demographic — no shade. As for Michael Bae Jordan, his fans come in all shapes, sizes and tax brackets. […]
A 25-year-old spitter has bars just in time for election season.