Former Black Panthers Say FBI Still Watches After COINTELPRO
Former members of the Black Panther Party have a fight against government harassment and surveillance that is far from over. A haunting legacy of paranoia, betrayal, and systemic racism still…
Memphis Hires Former Federal Judge To Oversee Police Reforms
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 In response to a federal investigation alleging civil rights violations, Memphis hires ex-Judge Bernice Donald to monitor the police. After a federal investigation into…
Bishop T.D. Jakes Takes Action Against AI Misinformation
Bishop T.D. Jakes is going to new lengths to end the AI-fueled YouTube misinformation linking him to scandals like Diddy’s downfall. Jakes’ legal team claims the video platform has failed…
Indeed’s ‘Rising Voices’ Launches Season 5 – Essence
Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for IMDb Since its launch in 2020, Indeed’s Rising Voices program has been a transformative force in the film industry, amplifying the voices of underrepresented…
Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s All Time Steals Leader, Dies At 65
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 Two of Henderson’s records are likely to stand unbroken–his 1,406 stolen bases over the course of his career and 130 stolen bases in a…
Denzel Washington Finds His Greatest Role Yet: A Man Of Faith – Essence
(Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for SiriusXM) On Saturday, December 21, Denzel Washington took a powerful step in his faith journey, being baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in…
Chloe Bailey Enters Rich Auntie Era Amid Halo’s First Birthday
Chloe Bailey is gearing up for her nephew’s first birthday as she reports Halo has her in her “rich auntie era.” The singer was recently living it up in Nigeria…
Video Of Alleged Racial Profiling At Lululemon Store Goes Viral
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2024 Lululemon’s founder, Chip Wilson, was called out earlier this year for criticizing the brand’s DEI-focused advertising. The calls for a boycott of Lululemon could…
Dwight Howard Engaged To LHHATL Star Amy Luciani
Rapper Amy Luciani went from Love & Hip Hop on TV to Love & Basketball in real life with her engagement to Dwight Howard. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The…
Florida Mandates Black History In Schools
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has faced criticism for actions seen as limiting the teaching of Black history in school. Although Florida announced it will…