The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has gotten involved investigating a shooting at Elizabeth City State University in which a 24-year-old man who was not a student was killed and six others injured. According to a statement released by
The first African American U.S. Secretary of Labor has died. Alexis M. Herman, who served as labor secretary from 1997 to 2001 under former President Bill Clinton, died Friday. She was 77. The 42nd president paid tribute to her on
This Sunday, the fierce rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take center stage in what promises to be an electrifying matchup. While fans may be divided, there is mutual respect on the field, especially between the
The Golden State Warriors are currently navigating the NBA season with a record of 14-9, placing them in a competitive position as they approach the quarter mark of the season. While they sit 4.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder,
In a significant move that signals a broader trend among U.S. corporations, Walmart has announced a rollback of its diversity policies. This decision reflects a growing reassessment of the legal and political risks associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
The recent celebration of Lebanese designer Elie Saab’s 45th anniversary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was a star-studded event that showcased the best of fashion and celebrity. Among the highlights of the evening was a surprise appearance by Halle Berry, who
The Georgia Spartans are excited to announce the Atlanta Turkey Classic in partnership with Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds, an exhilarating basketball event dedicated to bringing together families and communities in need. It will be held on Nov. 23 from 3
Basketball fans witnessed yet another spectacular performance by LeBron James on Nov. 15, 2024, as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the San Antonio Spurs. This game not only showcased James’ incredible skills but also highlighted his enduring legacy
Quincy Jones had left an indelible mark on the music world by the time he quietly slipped away from it at the age of 91 Sunday night in the posh Bel Air suburb of Los Angeles. He worked with stars
John Amos, best known for the 1970’s sitcom “Good Times” and the miniseries “Roots” during the same decade, has died at 84, his publicist finally confirmed. Why it is being announced more than a month after it happened due to
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously spent his last days in Memphis in April 1968 to support sanitation workers who had been striking for nearly two months. William “Bill” Lucy, a Memphis native and leader in the American Federation
Michaela DePrince, the Sierra Leonean-American ballerina who inspired a world of ballet students with her story of overcoming being orphaned and discriminated against, has died. She was 29. No cause of death was disclosed when the heartbreaking announcement of her
Frankie Beverly, front man for the R&B soul and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, died on Sept. 10. He was 77. His family made the announcement on Sept. 11 on his official social media accounts. “Grieving the loss of
James Earl Jones, the versatile actor perhaps best known for the baritone voice he lent to CNN, Darth Vader of Star Wars and King Mufasa of the Lion King died Monday in Pawling, N.Y. He was 93. Jones overcame a
After over 20 years of working in corporate and federal sector, Sandra D. Troutman decided that she wanted to spend the next part of her career integrating her information technology training and experience with her passion for wellness. She decided
Alotta Taylor recently retired from NASA as a senior executive and now serves as the President of Taylor Enterprises. In that capacity, she helps provide leadership and diversity training, as well as advocate equity and inclusion for all. Taylor says
Benita Thompson-Byas is vice-chair and senior vice president of Joint Ventures and Business Development for Thompson Hospitality, the nation’s largest minority-owned food service company. In this role, she is responsible for contracted food and facilities management accounts operated jointly between
Georgette “Gigi” Dixon is an executive vice president at Wells Fargo and head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion. She is a member of the NAACP board of directors; U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. corporate advisory board (vice-chair);
Vicki Miles is the Diversity and Inclusion Senior Consultant for Volkswagen Group of America. She has worked in DEI for more than 12 years and currently oversees their diversity strategy, including managing corporate partnerships, consulting on diversity training, talent acquisition
Ashley M. Fox took a big risk, leaving her Wall Street analyst position to begin her own fintech brand. There were all kinds of ways she could have fallen on her face and missed the mark. Big risks, however, can
