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Three years before the “invisible enemy” materialized, spooking communities and denizens across the globe, Keith A. Lewis Jr. founded a nonprofit — I’m A Father F1rst — that has sparked an undeniable movement of passion. While clearly rooted in philanthropy and love for his offspring, Lewis’ apparel line of the same name is widely respected…

As if prison confinement was not punishment enough, the media has learned that nearly all the inmates in a Louisiana prison dorm have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Louisiana Department of Corrections spokesperson Ken Pastorick told The Associated Press that 192 of the 195 women prisoners in the dorm at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center…

Despite the fact that dishonored rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is due to be released from prison on July 31, 2020, he begged a judge for home confinement now out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. A Manhattan federal judge, however, reluctantly rejected Tekashi’s request, saying he is powerless to reverse the previously rendered decision for Tekashi…

Former President Barack Obama made his first public statements Monday afternoon in the aftermath of the massacres in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, this past weekend. He implored Americans to resist surrendering to the darkest impulses of the human spirit, which includes the acceptance of hatred and racial strife to solve conflict. While not…

Fresh off of her ratings-busting interview with accused sex abuser R. Kelly, Gayle King scored a tremendous increase in her salary with CBS News, the media has learned. King, the famous longtime best friend of Oprah Winfrey, will now make a whopping $11M annual salary to remain the co-host of “CBS This Morning,” the New…

Recently, Canada legalized recreational marijuana. This opens up the door to an industry that has the potential of creating more jobs and revenue that can change the face of their economy. The United States has been moving a bit slower when it comes to legalization. There are certain states like Colorado and California where legal…

Fans of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore are deeply concerned that the pregnant wife of Marc Daly is having to deliver her baby earlier than had been expected. Moore, 47, confirmed on her Instagram Story on Wednesday that she does, in fact, have preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and abnormal…

Chances are if you live in Detroit, it’s a great probability that you’ve heard of, or maybe even attended, an event produced by The Right Productions. However, you may not have known that a woman powerhouse is behind the scenes, running the show. Allow us to introduce Shahida Mausi, president of The Right Productions. Mausi…

ATLANTA – Moses C. Norman, who had recently retired as dean of Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education and was a pioneer in educational leadership in Atlanta, has died. He was 82. Norman’s son, Conrad Norman, has confirmed to the media in a statement that his father died Tuesday at his Atlanta home. An alumnus…

Norma McCorvey, who was anonymously known as Jane Roe and the plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, died on Saturday, Feb. 18. 2017 in Katy, Texas. She was 69 and died of heart failure in an assisted-living home. The landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in the United States was handed down on January 22,…

It would be safe to say that most parents raise their children to be upstanding and respectful. Our hope is that we see our children grow up to be amazing adults adding value to society. Sadly, many parents in Chicago never get to realize this because of the violence that continues to impact the city’s neighborhoods. Courtney…

Ryan Murphy and Larry Kramer’s recent HBO film “The Normal Heart” certainly garnered a massive of amount of praise from viewers across the nation as they watched the film depict the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. But one high-profile fan in particular came as a shock to Murphy, and…

Bobby Brown’s addictions have plagued him for years, but earlier this month, it seemed like the oft-troubled singer was getting help when he entered a rehab center for alcohol addiction. But now it’s been revealed that Brown has left rehab and many are wondering if his treatment ended or if he left early. Brown originally…

Early detection saves lives! According to the American Cancer Society, 98 percent of all breast cancer patients survive when the disease is found early on.

Norm Bond has a Ph.D in black people. His knowledge, advocacy and love for his community can never be questioned. But he looks at the statistics and they read like a Shakespearean tragedy: African Americans boast nearly a trillion dollars in buying power, yet we are collectively the poorest and most disorganized community in the…

According to the New York Times, Gayle King may soon be leaving her BFF Oprah’s OWN Network to help boost ratings over at CBS’ “Early Show.” Rumor has it that King, along with acclaimed talk show host and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose, will be joining “The Early Show” as co-host. The morning news show, which has been consistently crushed…

Nearly half of Mississippi Republicans appear to hold the same racial attitudes that were prevalent during the 1950s. According to a study conducted by the Public Policy Polling, Republican voters in Mississippi were asked if interracial marriage should be legal or illegal. Forty-six percent believed that interracial marriage should be illegal, 40 percent thought that…

Several prominent hip-hop artists struggled with their finances in 2010. According to reports, Xzibit owes the IRS $959,523. Xzibit’s financial troubles started after MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” was cancelled. While serving as the show’s host, Xzibit earned $497,175. He bought homes in Los Angeles and New Mexico and he leased a 2006 Range Rover for…

Juwan Howard, best known for his days as a member of the University of Michigan’s Fab 5 team of the early 1990s, could soon sign with the Miami Heat. The 37-year-old Howard could be a strong voice in the locker room and help to bring balance off the bench for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and…

In a room full of African American prosecutors, Bruce Terry Brown, while average in stature, is an immensely respected leader whose mental aptitude is hard to miss. A two-time president of the National Black Prosecutor’s Association (2003-2008 and 2011-2014), he made the most of a recent visit to Atlanta and shared insights with some of…