By AFRO Staff Image by Tumisu from Pixabay The “Juneteenth” celebration marks the date (June 19) in 1865, when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were told they were free. They were the last community of enslaved people to be informed of their liberation, more than two and a half years […]
Founder of Black-Owned Podcast Network Launches Newly Designed Mobile App to Over 3 Million Users
By Black Business Meet Bennie Randall, the mastermind behind Bshani Radio which has been named as one of Feedspot.com’s Top 20 Independent Podcast Networks. Just recently, Bennie has proudly launched a new version of the company’s mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. Users can get the app for free from the […]
This Black Woman Hotel Entrepreneur Wants You to Stay at a Black-Owned Hotel This Summer
By BlackNews Nationwide — “Once you go Black, you never go back!” Black hotel owner and commercial real estate investor Davonne Reaves hopes the popular cheeky catchphrase rings true for those who stay at one of thousands of Black-owned hotels and bed & breakfasts across America this summer.“In 2019, MMGYGlobal reported […]
Disabled Millennial Revolutionizing Accessibility With Brilliant Mobile App
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 […]