R&B Star SOS
R&B singer-songwriter SZA, born Solana Rowe, recently dropped her sophomore album to widespread critical acclaim. 'SOS' arrived this past weekend after the singer teased the project multiple times this year.…
1st Black Female Mayor of LA
2022's midterm elections were monumental in many ways. We were reminded of what was most important to us after navigating the pandemic for two years. We fought against the suppression…
Bah Hum Bug at Detroit Orchestra
A beautiful Christmas event was nearly ruined on Friday when an audience member hurled a racial slur towards the stage. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra was almost at the end of…
No Laughing Matter!
Comedians possess quite a few different skills: compelling storytelling abilities, making connections between life events, and improvisation. Speaking for an extended period of time can elicit boredom unless the speaker…
Blacks at Ivy League Schools
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education has been collecting data surrounding black students' enrollment at the nation's top ranked universities for 29 years. While many schools have rescinded participation…
80’s Group Alive Again
Old school R&B fans have been getting fed a lot this past week! The Soul Train Awards recently aired with performances by some of the genre's most respected artists. The…
War between Brown and J Jones
NBA star Lebron James turned tables on the media when he ended a press conference with a rhetorical statement for the unsuspecting reporters: "I was thinking when I was on…
Use of Gay Men Blood
For decades, gay men have been restricted from donating blood. While restrictions have been gently relaxed throughout the years, many have criticized the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for its policies-…
New York Mandate on Homeless
A plan proposed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams is causing uproar amongst the state's constituents. Earlier this week Adams issued a directive that would mandate law enforcement officials…
China Covid Spike
While the world seems to have returned to normal after relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, it appears that the country responsible for its outbreak will be enforcing more of them. With 432…