The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), and Princeton University have, for decades, manhandled the remains of 12-year-old Tree and 14-year-old Delisha Africa in the name of “anthropology,” i.e. colonial scientific study. Physical anthropologist Dr. Alan Mann, a former UPenn professor now at Princeton, stole these children’s remains, traveled with them across state lines and used them Read More…
Nina Simone’s Family Blame Kamala Harris For Taking Singer’s Estate Away From Them ‘Started a Fire’. The singer’s granddaughter claimed that Simone’s family no longer runs her estate. “Wanna hold someone accountable,” she wrote. “Ask Kamala Harris why she came for my family.” Nina Simone’s daughter and grandchildren have declared they will no longer be Read More…
COVID-19 vaccine Mandatory for U.S. Military beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise. “I will seek the president’s approval to make the vaccines mandatory no later Read More…
Rihanna is celebrating the successful launch of her new Fenty fragrance after the highly anticipated perfume sold out in less than 24 hours. The beauty mogul’s latest venture, Fenty Eau de Parfum, became available early on Tuesday morning (Aug. 10) and quickly went out of stock. “How I woke up after #FENTYPARFUM sold out this Read More…
Black gunshot victim dies after being run over by police car The Springfield Police Department says the crash was an “accident.” According to WHIO-TV, Cole called 911 at 11:15 p.m. local time on Sunday (June 13). The man told dispatchers he was “in the middle of the street” and “about to die” after being shot Read More…
Injustice: Court Jails Black Woman For Stealing $40k But Gives Probation To White Woman Who Stole $250k Court Jails Black Woman For Stealing 40k But Gives Probation To White Woman Stole 250k After the individual punishments given out to two women who committed identical offenses revealed a glaring gap in the state’s criminal justice system, Read More…
The Gantt Report WHO IS YOUR LEADER: By Lucius Gantt Today is a wonderful day. I’m wondering who you think your “leader” is Is your leader your father, mother, sibling or grand parent? Is your employer or boss the person that guides you on the path of progress and productivity? Does your teacher, trade school Read More…
This Ain’t Another Statement! This is a DEMAND for Black Linguistic Justice! Conference on College Composition and Communication July 2020 This Ain’t Another Statement! This is a DEMAND for Black Linguistic Justice! As with previous CCCC/NCTE resolutions and position statements, we situate this demand in our current historical and sociopolitical context. Our current call for Black Linguistic Read More…
What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I was speechless for at least 3 minutes,” she said. The Hampton Alum, who has maintained a private personal life, says that she is very excited to announce Read More…
