A myriad of movements and calls to action have spawned hashtags such as #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter and #FreeMeek. In the case of the latter hashtag, the Philadelphia
Black people and their supporters roared with disapproval. Starbucks listened. In the wake of the actions of a Starbucks barista, who called the police on two
The chief executive officer of coffee behemoth Starbucks wants to apologize in person to the Black men in person who were arrested for sitting inside
The hashtag #BoycottStarbucks has gone viral after two young Black men were arrested for sitting inside a Starbucks in Philadelphia despite the fact that the
A simple act of kindness by a homeless veteran has changed his life forever and created a social media blessing after a GoFundMe campaign. Earlier this
Most Meek Mill fans and pop culture observers were shocked when a Philadelphia judge smacked the rapper with a seemingly harsh 2-4 year prison sentence
Actresses and education advocates Issa Rae (“Insecure”) and America Ferrera (“Superstore”) participated in Marriott International’s EmpowerME last night at the National Black MBA Association and
Allen Iverson didn’t show up for the BIG3’s week six stop in Dallas. The NBA legend’s disappearance comes two weeks after he didn’t inform fans that
A Philadelphia mom went all out for her son’s prom recently. Saudia Shuler, 43, is very proud of her son Johnny Eden Jr., a graduating
Iconic comedian Bill Cosby arrived at the Montgomery County Courthouse early this morning to begin his trial on charges that he drugged and assaulted former
Music industry executive Dyana Williams has made social activism in music a part of her life and career. She spoke with rolling out about activism
Dyana Williams is a Black woman power player who has had a powerful impact and incredible career in the music industry. Williams has been a
Since graduating from Howard University in 2008 with a BBA in marketing, Felicia Harris has lived and worked in New York City, the District of Columbia
Passionate about providing quality education to schools and daycare centers around the world, Obioma Martin was led to start OMART Training and Development, a company
On March 26, 2017, in honor of Women’s History Month, Events 2 The Tee, celebrated trailblazing women in the Philadelphia community with the 2017 Lady of
Philadelphia-based Dr. Loren Robinson is making major headway in the medical field. She was recently selected to join the board of trustees of Spelman College
Music lost a voice and founding member of the group Sister Sledge, as founding member Joni Sledge has died. According to her publicist, the 60-year-old
Tech-life expert Stephanie Humphrey merges her passion for lifestyle media with in-depth tech expertise to show everyday people how empowering, enriching and fun technology can
Lawsuit!!!!! #YusafMack beats up Internet troll in Philly barbershop pic.twitter.com/CSq2LJACPp — Chop Shop (@ChopShop702) February 20, 2017 In 2015, professional boxer Yusaf Mack admitted that
Where else would you find hundreds of African-American children’s books, plenty of award-winning authors and illustrators and over 4K attendees that included every member of
