MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fresh off of becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress, Ilhan Omar said Wednesday that she’s still enjoying being known for her firsts. Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper To Be Nominated For Songwriters Hall Of Fame In 2016 the […]
Pharrell isn’t happy about President Donald Trump using his music for rallies, particularly hours after an egregious hate crime has taken place in the nation. On Saturday, Pharrell’s “Happy” was played at a rally hosted by Trump mere hours after a massacre in a Pittsburgh synagogue. […]
President Barack Obama has come out to strongly condemn the rise of anti-Semitism in America. The 44th president of the United States of America has added his voice of reason to the ongoing conversation about rising hate in the country, particularly anti-Semitism that has led to inhumane […]
The winding path to American citizenship has gotten a lot more complicated for many immigrants waiting to become naturalized. They can apply after maintaining permanent residency for five years. But while the final step of obtaining citizenship previously took roughly six months to complete, The Washington Post reports that […]
Last week an Atlanta pastor delivered a eulogy at Aretha Franklin’s funeral, and her family was not happy about it. They said they found the eulogy to be offensive and distasteful. Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. was also criticized for a political speech that described children […]
Following the recent success of Tyler Mitchell in being the first black photographer to shoot a vogue cover, it’s important to recognize that this is only one of countless young artists of color, many of whom have achieved success far beyond their ages. Mitchell has […]
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