by Sharelle Burt May 2, 2024 Here we go again… A panel of federal judges rejected a freshly drawn congressional map, creating a second majority-Black district in Louisiana. In a 2-1 ruling on April 30, judges ruled the new maps constituted an “impermissible racial gerrymander” violating the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection clause. The updated congressional…
by Sharelle Burt May 2, 2024 Think this move is effective or harmful? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a groundbreaking move that could shift drug policies implemented across the country. Contingent on a review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the…
Serena Williams is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished athletes in tennis history, boasting an impressive record of over 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Alongside her sister, Venus, she has also clinched 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and secured 3 doubles gold medals at the Olympics. However, rather than focusing on her remarkable achievements on…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors May 2, 2024 Some retirees are feeling the financial pinch of rising inflation and decreasing COLA projections. Retirees are due for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, but the benefit may decrease, according to preliminary forecasts by economists. Economic instability is also compounding their fears in this economy driven by seemingly greed-driven…
by Sharelle Burt May 2, 2024 Protect Black girls…at all costs! A report from the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) and Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) illuminates the growing challenges Black girls experience with school safety and school policing. “Keep Her Safe: Centering Black Girls in School Safety” examined the experiences faced by a group…
Benzino believes that R. Kelly is being punished for sex crimes that he says aren’t uncommon and he questions where the line is drawn. During a recent appearance on the “We In Miami” podcast, the 58-year-old “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star gave his thoughts as to why the disgraced R&B singer should get leniency…
Roomies, TSR is giving away two Platinum tickets to TwoGether Land, which will feature Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Latto, and More! Enter below by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday May 5, 2024. In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we are giving one of our roomies the ultimate VIP experience at @twogether.land produced by…
Torrei Hart says she puts her foot down when it comes to another woman calling her children, “Mom.” The ex-wife of Kevin Hart has a daughter and son both born during their eight-year marriage. Hart was a guest on an episode of “The Culture Club” talk show, currently airing on Destah, alongside Usher’s ex-wife, Tameka…
Brandan “BMike” Odums is a visual artist based in New Orleans. With BMike’s work, he plans to be the change that the community needs, and he does that by creating art that helps people see that change. As he often works with spray paint, BMike creates murals that depict historical Black figures and others making…
Keith Wilson, president of the Goodwill of North Georgia, helps people become homeowners by helping them secure gainful employment. Wilson works with the National Black Empowerment Council and Rocket Community Fund to launch the Homeownership Wealth Initiative to assist over 600 Black Atlantians build wealth by owning their own homes. The post Goodwill of North…
