Posts by Yolanda Young
The problem with Adrian Perkins and the neutered Black mayor
Adrian Perkins was riding high three years ago when he defeated the incumbent to become mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. He was in his early 30s having announced his candidacy while…
Read MoreBen Crump, Sherrilyn Ifill top Black Lawyers of Decade list
Leading civil rights attorney Ben Crump is ranked No. 1 on Lawyers of Color’s list of the 10 Most Influential Black Lawyers of the Decade. In ranking the attorneys, Lawyers…
Read MoreSeanne Murray’s 1st film has big names attached
After writing the script for Chicago 1919, Seanne Murray is set to produce the project under Seanne N. Murray Enterprises, LLC in partnership with Global Genesis Group, which has worldwide…
Read MoreTop Black lobbyists and Capitol Hill staffers honored by Lawyers of Color
Lawyers of Color saluted Black lawyers named to its most influential lobbyists and Capitol Hill staffers lists at a reception at Hogan Lovells, an international law firm co-headquartered in London…
Read MoreTop lobbyists to be honored at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference
Lawyers of Color has released its list of the nation’s top Black lobbyists and influencers to coincide with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D. C.,…
Read MoreZeta Phi Beta Sorority’s southeastern region supports sisterhood, giving back
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s southeastern region is culturally and geographically diverse, encompassing three states and four islands — Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, and…
Read MoreLawyers of Color names best corporate attorneys
The best Black attorneys practicing in white-shoe law firms and large companies have been identified by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Lawyers of Color. The inaugural “Nation’s Best” list — presented…
Read MoreInspired by bullying, Schembri twins launch modeling careers
Twins Beverly-Claire JoAnn and Madeleine Butigieg Schembri are featured in their first ad campaign just a few weeks after signing with the Atlanta division of bmg Talent. The rising fifth…
Read MoreOf the best law schools for Black students, Howard University ranks No. 1
As president and executive director of Lawyers of Color, I am proud to announce the release of the third edition of the Black Student’s Guide to Law Schools & Firms. Lawyers of…
Read MoreBlack lawyer crisis: Major law firms have no Black attorneys
Lawyers of Color just published the Black Student’s Guide to Law Schools & Firms, the first-ever comprehensive listing of Black attorney percentages at nearly 400 law firms, including the nation’s…
Read MoreZeta Phi Beta president reflects on her connection with sorority’s founder
On Jan. 16, 1920, Fannie Pettie joined four other Howard University coeds in founding Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. In their organization, sorority elitism and socializing would take a back…
Read MoreDelta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. reflects on activism this Founders Day
This Founders Day, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are reflecting on the organization’s roots in social activism. On Jan. 13, 1913, 22 African American undergraduates at Howard University founded Delta Sigma Theta…
Read MoreJoi-Marie McKenzie pens ‘The Engagement Game’
Joi-Marie McKenzie’s buzzed about The Engagement Game is finally out. Her memoir, which was featured in People and Essence magazines, details the bumpy road to getting engaged. We had some…
Read MoreThis homecoming, Howard University is once again on the come up
“Ain’t no telling where I may be/ May see me in D.C.” – Notorious B.I.G This weekend I’ll make the pilgrimage to Howard University’s homecoming. Located in Washington, D.C.,…
Read More‘Innocent’ on death row: La. Supreme Court justices have harsh words for state
The justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Rodricus Crawford’s appeal of the death sentence he was given in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, the nation’s death penalty capital.…
Read MoreStory behind photo in wallet of Chicago victim goes viral
On the day Chicago’s murder death toll reaches 500, the story behind the photo found in a murder victim’s pocket goes viral. Watch to learn Tenisha Taylor Bell’s story. [jwplatform…
Read MoreAdam Serwer is an editor on a mission to empower readers
Adam Serwer Senior Editor The Atlantic Columbia University, M.S. Vassar College, B.A. Adam Serwer is that rare journalist who rather than having to apply for jobs, he is constantly being…
Read MoreKara Brown resurrects ‘Jezebel’ column, Shade Court
Kara Brown staff writer, Jezebel Tufts University, B.A. Kara Brown is a prolific writer for Jezebel, the feminist website covering celebrities and culture owned by Gawker Media. Last week, Gawker…
Read MoreSoraya McDonald: ‘My feminism has always informed how I approach stories’
Soraya Nadia McDonald senior writer and critic, The Undefeated Howard University, B.A. In January, Soraya McDonald joined the staff of the highly anticipated new ESPN web vertical, The Undefeated. In addition…
Read MoreHow Alex Holley landed a job in a top 4 market working for free
“One the benefits of being the co-host and anchor of ‘Good Day Philadelphia’ [FOX 29] is that we cover a wide range of stories. We start with hard news…
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