by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 30, 2024 ‘It focuses on one of the most difficult moments in my journey and career and shows the world that hope is never truly lost. Wait until you see what we do with this.’ { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error);…
Month: August 2024
Atlanta Police Investigating ‘Hateful Attack’ Against Global Black Pride Vendors
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 30, 2024 Atlanta police are investigating a “hateful attack” against vendors participating in the Global Black Pride celebration. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Police in Atlanta are investigating what’s been deemed by organizers as a “hateful attack” against vendors…
Judge Allows Missy Elliott Co-Writing Lawsuit to Proceed Despite ‘Heartbroken’ Track Victory
by Shanique Yates August 30, 2024 Despite a recent victory in claims that Missy Elliott neglected to properly credit Terry Williams as a co-writer on the late Aaliyah’s “Heartbroken” track released in 1996, the Virginia native will head to trial for similar claims filed in a lawsuit by Williams. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); })…
Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 30, 2024 The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the…
Gov. Wes Moore Acknowledges ‘Honest Mistake’ In Bronze Star Claim In 2006 Fellowship Application
by Shanique Yates August 30, 2024 Moore is correcting a previous error from 18 years ago when he claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan despite never being awarded one. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Maryland Gov.…
Our Most Important Citizenship: Four Checks for ‘World Christians’
“Embroiled in petty priorities.” It was a devasting observation, and I resonated with it. I came across these words recently from an evangelical statesman saddened to watch some Christians “responding with increasing nationalism, sometimes with almost frightening ethnocentrism.” They are “caught up in a flag-waving nationalism,” he said, “that puts the interests of my nation…
Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 30, 2024 The legendary actor was presented the honor at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African…