Published by Vic Motune Social entrepreneur Brandon Winfield has turned his devastating accident into an opportunity to touch lives. As a teen, Winfield was paralyzed from the waist down in a motocross accident. As he continued to compete across the country in his wheelchair he noticed many places are inaccessible for […]
Memorial Day through the eyes of a Black veteran
Through the eyes of a Veteran, Memorial Day has a different feel to it. By Richard Solomon (WBNS) Image Doug Bailey COLUMBUS, Ohio — Memorial Day is a time for many to honor those who served and died fighting for our safety and freedom. Through the eyes of a Veteran, […]
Taraji P. Henson launches campaign to help Black students combat racial bias
“We need more professionals in education to recognize children dealing with trauma and help them, not criminalize them,” Henson shared. By Keydra Manns Image: Photo by Santi Vedrí on Unsplash Over the past few years, Taraji P. Henson has become a crusader for mental health awareness. In an effort to combat mental […]
DAVE CHAPPELLE PRODUCED DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE AT FINAL NIGHT OF TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
By DYLAN KEMP Image: The Source Dave Chappelle has been quiet about his self-produced documentary, but it has been announced that it will debut as the final film at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. “Premiering our film at Tribeca and closing out the festival at Radio City Music Hall is […]
Historic Justice Department appointment: Kristen Clarke confirmed as first Black woman to lead Civil Rights Division
By Charlene Crowell Kristen Clarke, confirmed as assistant attorney general for civil rights, U. S. Department of Justice. (Courtesy Photo) (TriceEdneyWire.com) – In recent years, many people of different races and ethnicities have fought against rollbacks to hard-won racial progress. From health disparities exposed in the COVID-19 pandemic, to voting rights, […]
TEXAS OFFICIALS FINALLY PASS THE BOTHAM JEAN ACT AND IT’S ABOUT TIME
Botham Jean (Image: The Botham Jean Foundation/Facebook) by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton After an unarmed Black man was killed in his apartment by an off-duty police officer in Texas, a new law may be passed that will hold all police officers accountable for their actions. According to a press release from […]
‘White Privilege NFL Style’: Tim Tebow’s Return To Football Before Colin Kaepernick Sparks Outrage
Critics once said Kaepernick’s kneeling was a disrespectful distraction. Tebow has been celebrated for it. Written By Bruce C.T. Wright Source: Getty Images / Getty The expected signing of a white former NFL player who hasn’t played pro football in nearly a decade and was widely regarded as a failure during his time […]
6-Year Old Girl Becomes Youngest Black Entrepreneur to Have Products Sold in Walmart
By: Black News Image: Black News Lily Adeleye is once again making history at the age of 6. As the founder of Lily Frilly, a popular girl’s fashion brand, she is now the youngest entrepreneur to have a Black-owned brand being sold in Walmart stores. It comes just barely one year […]
Gabourey Sidibe set to make directorial debut
By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Actress Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe is ready to take her onscreen talents behind-the-scenes as she gears for her directorial debut in the upcoming psychological thriller Pale Horse. Pale Horse is set in the Pacific Northwest and follows Naia, an esteemed, yet reclusive African American YA book author […]
HAITI AND LOS ANGELES WILL HAVE A TENNIS ACADEMY THANKS TO NAOMI OSAKA
by Andrea Blackstone Naomi Osaka strives to inspire more underrepresented girls through Play Academy’s expansion. Naomi Asaka- credit- Facebook Nike announced that Naomi Osaka’s Play Academy is expanding to Los Angeles and Haiti, while also collaborating with local sport-based organizations that are helping to encourage the next generation of girls who can enjoy play and […]