The pandemic and summer of social unrest following the police-involved killing of George Floyd have shifted many things in our country. A couple of issues
After the campaign to adorn U.S. currency with the likeness of abolitionist Harriet Tubman languished on the shelf the past four years, the effort suddenly
California has become the first state in the nation to pass a law that would study and create proposals for slave reparations. On Wednesday, Sept.
Lloyd’s Of London responded to rapper T.I. who wrote an open letter to the company for its role in slavery. On Aug. 13, Lloyd’s Of
Akon continues to catch backlash following his controversial views on slavery. The 47-year-old music artist, who’s originally from Senegal, shared his thoughts on slavery during
Kanye West continues to face backlash following his controversial campaign rally in South Carolina. The embattled singer created a frenzy when he disrespected the legacy
T.I. insists that companies should do more than apologize for their role in American slavery. In June, Lloyd’s of London issued an apology for participating
Not only have White Americans spent decades telling Black people to “get over” slavery, but they also have been vehemently against providing any reparations as
Dale Resteghini wants to challenge societal norms with his latest project, “Cracka,” a term that is viewed as a racial slur against Whites. Resteghini recently
A heated discussion at the East Baton Rouge Parish school board in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went viral over the weekend. Members of the board were
Lecrae recently caught backlash after he appeared in a taped conversation with Chic-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and Atlanta megachurch pastor Louie Giglio. During the discussion, Giglio
Will Smith is to star in Emancipation. The 51-year-old actor will play a slave named Peter in the movie, which is being directed by Training
According to Spike Lee, no country has “handled racism or slavery better than the US.” The 63-year-old filmmaker admits American society still witnesses “blatant acts
NASCAR will no longer allow Confederate flags to be flown during its races or events. The announcement came days after Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s only Black
Artika R. Tyner, who earned a doctorate in leadership, is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker and advocate for justice. Tyner currently serves as
The screenwriter for the hit motion picture Harriet, about the legendary Black woman who freed many slaves via the Underground Railroad, said one Hollywood executives
During the latest national tour stop of Kanye West’s Sunday services in Salt Lake City, the 42-year-old rapper proclaimed his undying allegiance to the Republican
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, continues to be an important voice in terms of national politics and her stellar representation of her Houston constituents.
Most White Americans are not in favor of the U.S. government giving cash payments to descendants of slaves. According to a new Gallup poll, 67
The trailer for Harriet highlights strength over suffering in a new film based on one of history’s most important figures. Released this week, the first look introduces
