Lifetime’s three-part docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly” served as a sobering exploration into the 30-year labyrinth of abuse and perversion orchestrated by R&B stalwart R. Kelly. And while many of us were haunted by an endless succession of horrifying testimonies that chipped away at a […]
Prosecutors say a FedEx driver won’t face charges after he fatally punched a Portland, Oregon man who shouted racial slurs and tried to hit the driver. Joseph Magnuson died following the encounter with Timothy Warren, who was driving his truck through a Portland, Ore., neighborhood when Magnuson screamed […]
Serena Williams dominated her semifinal match against Anastasija Sevastova on Thursday, winning 6-3, 6-0. Williams could be seen fighting back tears after she reached her first Open final in four years. The win came after having a child and fighting through post-natal complications, and eventually […]
Noami Osaka is 20 years old, and poised to break into the top tier of women’s tennis. Osaka grew up in the United States, represents Japan, and for some people, she symbolizes the world’s multicultural future. Osaka challenges assumptions about what it means to bi-racial […]
Aretha Franklin was born and came into fame during the era of segregation, and she went on to sing at Barack Obama’s inauguration. She used her talent and platform to inspire millions and fight for equality. Franklin was a confidante of the Rev. Martin Luther […]
Mellody Hobson climbed another rung on the ladder of success in the Fortune 500 business world, as she solidified her role on Starbucks’ board while holding down two other top board memberships. Few African-Americans have multiple board membership on the nation’s wealthiest companies. Starbucks’ board of […]
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