Melissa Noel
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Breaks Down Why Tuesday’s Debate Is Vital For Black Voters, Says Trump Wants To ‘Return Us To The Days Of Jim Crow’
Ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas 30th District) is making it clear what’s at stake in this election—especially for Black voters. Recently...
‘Each of Us Has Our Role To Play’: Dr. Natalie Kanem Of The United Nations Population Fund Shares Ways To Empower Black Women And Girls For A Just Future
As the International Decade for People of African Descent draws to a close in 2024, Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population...
7 Times Black People Made A Fashionable Protest Statement
Black people have never needed a runway to flaunt our style (though we’ll serve like Naomi when necessary). More than expressing our individuality, we’ve incorporated...
Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, tragically passed away from severe burns four days after her boyfriend allegedly poured...
Behind The Masquerade: Here’s How This Brooklyn Tour Celebrates The Vibrance And Tradition Of Caribbean Carnival
The West Indian American Day Parade, with its intricate and colorful masquerade costumes, vibrant soca music, and vendors selling a tantalizing array of Caribbean dishes,...
“Lovely One”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s New Memoir Unveils The Personal Journey Behind Her Historic Rise
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson continues to make her mark, not just on the bench but also in the hearts and minds of those...
14-Year-Old Shooter Kills Four People, Injures Nine Others At Georgia High School
A tragic morning unfolded at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, after a shooter opened fire, leaving four dead and at least nine others injured....
Caribbean Americans “Rally For Kamala” : Sheryl Lee Ralph And Tatyana Ali Headline National Call In Support Of The 2024 Harris Presidential Campaign
In a powerful display of unity, hundreds of Caribbean Americans, including celebrities like Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Tatyana...
Op-Ed: Remembering Sonya Massey-We Must Prioritize Black Women’s Wellness
We are currently living in an era where police terror is being televised. For every precious Black life we tragically witness being unjustly taken by...
Parents Outraged After Two White Students In Blackface Win Spirit Prize At Utah High School Event
A school spirit event at Pine View High School in southern Utah turned controversial on when two white students arrived in blackface during a “blackout”...