by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Artfolios is set to present the 2025 Art Extravaganza on Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Millennium Center, located at 101 W. 5th St. in downtown Winston-Salem. Entry will be accessible via the Trade Street entrance. This one-day event invites guests to engage with artists as they create, b...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
In a recently resurfaced clip, Draymond Green expressed his frustration with Lisa Leslie’s suggestion that NBA athletes contribute a portion of their salaries to the league. He passionately articulated that players already invest in their communities and support the NBA in significant ways. However,...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
ANN ARBOR, MI — During the 1950s, Fourth Avenue and Ann Street thrived with lively Black-owned enterprises, now lost to time. Yet, every June's first Saturday, the Black community convenes at this intersection to honor Ann Arbor’s heritage during its 28th Annual African American Festival, as stated...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
In a heated Democratic primary debate held Wednesday, left-leaning contenders for New York City's mayoral seat targeted frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, deeming him unworthy to lead the nation’s largest metropolis. Their critiques spotlighted Cuomo’s alleged negligence towards New Yorkers, particularly reg...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Like countless individuals, I cherish a romanticized view of America, shaped by education, personal experiences, and keen observation. My father, a destitute, orphaned youth from the Midwest, valiantly served as a U.S. Marine during the pivotal battle of Iwo Jima, contributing to the preservation o...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Drama alert! Offset is stirring the pot as tensions rise with Cardi B’s new partner, Stefon Diggs, who recently sported matching braids with Offset's son, Wave. This incident resembles a dramatic telenovela unfolding on social media. Co-parenting often presents challenges, yet resorting to violent t...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
A Latina real estate professional recently encountered scrutiny from members of a Facebook appraisers group, who questioned her licensure shortly after she and her husband received a settlement for appraisal discrimination.Dominique Curtis, a licensed appraiser in the Bay Area, was part of the 100%...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
A shocking viral video depicting a group of white men assaulting a Black patron at Pike's Pub in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has ignited widespread indignation and prompted a swift justification from the bar's owner, Kelly Rost. Although Rost, who was absent during the altercation, claims the violence ensu...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Michelle Obama recently shared insights into her elder daughter Malia's quest for autonomy during an episode of Kate and Oliver Hudson’s “Sibling Revelry” podcast. Speaking candidly, she discussed how their daughters, now 25 and 23, have embraced adulthood while trying to carve out personal identiti...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
The 2024 Met Gala spotlighted dandyism, while films like “Sinners” illuminated Southern aesthetics, leading to a resurgence of interest in visual artist Najee Dorsey. His latest exhibition, “From Beale Street to Bourbon Street,” launched on May 22 and will continue until July 19 at Black Art In Amer...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
R&B powerhouse Justine Skye is igniting the summer with her energetic new release, “Oh Lala.” This vibrant single, created in collaboration with the talented KAYTRANADA, elegantly straddles the genres of Electronica and Dance music. Its lively melodies inspire joy, urging listeners to dance and...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
The Recording Academy® has made a groundbreaking decision by electing Dr. Chelsey Green as the Chair of its Board of Trustees. She distinguishes herself as both the youngest individual and the first Black woman to assume this significant position in the Academy’s 68-year narrative. An accomplished B...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
In an era where Black culture and history often face erasure, Kimberly Biggs-Jordan champions their celebration. She will lead a Legacy Tour to Col. Allensworth State Historic Park on June 14, commemorating two decades of guiding youth through this historic all-Black town. This forthcoming tour mark...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Pregnant, healthy individuals are receiving conflicting guidance about COVID-19 vaccinations. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a non-expert in medicine, claims the vaccine is unnecessary, while the CDC continues to classify pregnant women as a high-risk group who should receive boosters. Studies reveal that p...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
On May 16, a catastrophic tornado swept through a 23-mile stretch of St. Louis, inflicting approximately $1.6 billion in damages and tragically claiming five lives. While it lacked the ferocity of the infamous 2011 Joplin tornado, the St. Louis incident prompted significant comparisons. Notably, Pre...