Melissa Noel
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Faces Backlash For Saying Black Kids In The Bronx Don’t Know What Computers Are
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire for saying that Black children in the Bronx don’t know the word “computer.” “Right now, we have...
Formerly Incarcerated Mom Passes Bar Exam On First Try. Her Reaction To The News Goes Viral
Afrika Owes recently learned the great news that she passed the New York State Bar exam on her first attempt. Owes’ reaction, which she posted...
Suspect Arrested After Attempt To Shoot Pennsylvania Pastor During Sunday Sermon
A Pennsylvania pastor believes that divine intervention saved his life after a gunman attempted to open fire on him during Sunday service. The Rev. Glenn...
Kim Godwin, First Black President Of ABC News, Announces Retirement
Kim Godwin, the first Black president of ABC News and “first Black woman to lead a network news division,” has announced she is retiring. Over...
Hidden Figures Of Healthcare: Meet The Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
“The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis” sheds light on a crucial aspect of medical history that had long...
May Is Asthma Awareness Month: Here’s What This Black Pulmonologist Is Doing To Dispel Myths And Eliminate Disparities
Asthma Awareness Month is observed every May. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, and coughing. According...
University Of Mississippi Launches Investigation After Students Taunt Black Woman With Racist Monkey Noises During Protest
Officials at the University of Mississippi have opened a student conduct investigation after videos of pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded by counterprotesters have circulated online, including one...
The Black History Behind Cinco De Mayo
Every year on the 5th of May, many celebrate Cinco de Mayo by going out for margaritas and partying. But ESSENCE wants to make sure...
May The Fourth Be With You: Artist Behind Star Wars Black History Month Collection Shares Perspective On Black Superheroes
Today you might hear others delivering the following greeting: May the 4th Be With You! That’s because for Star Wars fans, May 4th is a...
Revolutionizing Playtime: LEGO’s ‘Play Unstoppable’ Campaign Is Empowering Girls to Embrace Creativity And Confidence
For children, playing is a transformative and liberating activity. As a concept, this is especially important for Black children, who are “routinely adultified, dehumanized, criminalized,...