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Helen Gayle To Become President Of HBCU Spelman College

She’ll be resigning as CEO for one of Chicago’s largest foundations, Chicago Community Trust
04/26/2022

Black Twitter Reacts To Elon Musk’s Twitter Acquisition, Wondering Where’s Everyone Going Next

The NAACP issued a statement warning the billionaire, while Black users respond – with tweets.
04/26/2022

3-Year-Old Yaseem Jenkins Dies After Father Used Him As Human Shield During Philadelphia Shootout

A dealer opened fire on the father's car in 2019 after a drug deal went sour, striking the child, who was in the backseat.
04/23/2022

Shaquille O’Neal To Cover Funeral Costs For Slain 3-Year-Old Louisiana Boy

Devin Page Jr., was killed by a stray bullet in Baton Rouge, L.A., on April 12.
04/17/2022

The HISTORY Channel Set To Premiere Jackie Robinson Documentary

The two-hour ‘After Jackie’ doc is set to premiere on June 18.
04/17/2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Tests Positive for COVID-19

Mayor Adams is fully vaccinated and will take antiviral medications to recover
04/10/2022

Steelers Chase Claypool Shares Emotional Post About Late Teammate Dwayne Haskins

“I spent your final moments with you,” Claypool wrote on Twitter.
04/10/2022

Tyre Sampson Laid To Rest After Tragic Amusement Ride Death

His funeral took place Saturday (April 9) in St. Louis.
04/10/2022

Howard University Hires First Woman for Football Program

Pettyjon will join Howard University as assistant director of football operations and director of on-campus recruiting
04/09/2022

Harvard Law Graduate Launches Black Woman-Owned Production Studio with Former WNBA Player

Their goal is to highlight social justice, as well as LGBTQ and racial equity through television, film, and publishing
04/09/2022

Man Charged In Vicious Killing Of New York Woman He Met On Tinder

Danueal Drayton, 31, was arraigned Friday (April 1) on multiple charges involving the 2018 death of Samantha Stewart.
04/03/2022