Serena Williams’ harrowing experience following the birth of her first daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, in 2017 has gained renewed attention amid a growing backlash over a tweet blaming Black mothers for their high mortality rates during childbirth. Williams, one of the most decorated athletes in […]
In Grenada, Mississippi, a Confederate monument that had stood in the town’s courthouse square since 1910 was quietly dismantled and relocated earlier this month. The monument had been shrouded in tarps for four years, a symbol of the town’s unresolved divisions over how to remember […]
In Brooklyn, Illinois, archaeologists are unearthing new evidence of a historic Black community, shedding light on what is recognized as the oldest known Black town in the United States. Collaborating with local leaders, the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (SAS) is meticulously excavating the site, aiming […]
Authorities in Antioch, a city grappling with ongoing racial tensions, have launched an investigation after a social media post called for “hangings in town square” to “fix Antioch right up.” The post, which surfaced just a year after Antioch’s police department was embroiled in a […]
Howard Stanley Beverly, widely known to fans as Frankie Beverly, has passed away at the age of 77, leaving an indelible mark on the world of soul music. A native of Philadelphia, Beverly’s deep, smooth vocals and undeniable charisma made him one of the most […]
A former Ohio teacher was found guilty on multiple charges after filming a special-needs student being duct-taped to a chair while laughing at him. Rachel Smith, 27, was convicted of unlawful restraint and two counts of endangering children in connection with the March incident at […]
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