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Arike Ogunbowale’s All-Star Brilliance: 34 Points In Second Half Leads Team WNBA To Victory
Ogunbowale was notably left off Team USA's 2024 Olympic roster. Arike Ogunbowale led Team WNBA to victory during the league’s all-star game on July 20. The Dallas Wings star was crowned MVP for her performance in Phoenix. Team WNBA triumphed over Team USA with a score of 117-109. Team...
Breaking: President Biden Drops Out Of Race, Supports Kamala Harris As Democratic Nominee
Biden caved into pressure from a growing number of Democrats. President Biden will no longer seek reelection in the 2024 election. He penned an open letter announcing the decision, while also detailing his support of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. On July 21, Biden posted the news...
WNBA Star Brittney Griner And Wife, Cherelle, Welcome Their First Bundle Of Joy
Griner and her wife shared the news of their son's arrival this month. Congratulations to Brittney Griner! The WNBA star has welcomed her first child with her wife, Cherelle. The couple shared the news of their baby boy to CBS Sports on July 19. While they did not disclose a name, they did reveal the child was born on July 8, weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces.
Teen Track Phenom Quincy Wilson Shatters His Own 400m World Record–Again!
Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old track and field prodigy, has once again broken his own U18 world record in the 400m dash, marking another bullet point on a very strong resume for his inclusion on the 4×400 relay squad in Paris. Wilson blazed to a 44.20 at the Holloway Pro Classic on July 19, breaking the record of he set twice at the U.S. Olympic Trials. According to The Athletic, Wilson’s time was pushed by the 2023 national champion, Bryce Deadmon, who ran a 44.23 to come in second place. As it relates to Wilson’s chances to make the 4×400 team, the...
Miss Kansas Goes Viral For Powerful Pageant Speech: ‘My Abuser Is Here Today…But That’s Not Going To Stop Me’
The newly-crowned Miss Kansas has reclaimed her empowerment. During the June 8 competition, the pageant queen confronted her former abuser who was in the audience. Alexis Smith already made history as the state’s third Black woman to win the contest. Now, her speech declaring her abuser in the crowd has gone viral as a clip of the speech was posted on social media July 16, with many applauding her strength and bravery. Smith shared the moment. Respect Reclaimed! Our time is now for healthy relationships.#MissAmerica #ThereSheIs #Pageants #RespectReclaimed #MissKansas pic.twitter.com/npejBb6CCs— Alexis Smith, Miss Kansas (@MissAmericaKS) July 16, 2024 When asked...
Trump Pushes Divisive Conspiracy, Claims Immigrants Will ‘Decimate’ Black Americans
'The Black population in this country is going to die because of what’s happened,' claims Trump. Donald Trump and the far right have spent a considerable amount of time amplifying a conspiracy theory that immigrants are coming into America to replace white Americans, and he has recently expanded that theory to play on fears and divide Black people and immigrants.
Odell Beckham, Nike Both Declare Victory In Legal Draw
A jury found neither party’s claim was sufficient to be awarded a judgment. Odell Beckham Jr. sued Nike in 2022, alleging that the company withheld royalties due to him as dictated by the terms of their sponsorship agreement, and the company responded with a countersuit, claiming the wide receiver violated the terms of their agreement by making customizations to his Nike branded gloves that were outside of the bounds of their agreement and violated the contract by disclosing the terms of his deal publicly.
John Deere Bows To Conservative Pressure, Ends Support For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiatives
John Deere, one of America’s preeminent farm equipment manufacturers, announced on July 16 that it was discontinuing participation in any diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. According to USA Today, the company is reassessing its internal policies and initiatives and said in a statement that its decision is an attempt to ensure that its customers maintain trust and confidence in the company. “We will no longer participate in or support external social or cultural awareness parades, festivals, or events,” the statement read. The statement also said that John Deere would be completing audits of its company policy, saying that it would be “auditing all...
HBCU Barbara-Scotia To Apply For Reaccreditation After Two Decades
The school lost its accreditation 20 years ago. Barber-Scotia, a Historically Black College in North Carolina, is working to regain its accreditation 20 years after losing it. The Concord-based HBCU plans to apply for re-accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities, HBCU Gameday reports. According to...
Sean Kingston And His Mother Indicted On Federal Fraud Charges
Sean Kingston allegedly used his celebrity status and association with Justin Bieber to lure potential victims. Rapper and singer Sean Kingston, 34, and his mother, 61-year-old Janice Turner, have been indicted on federal fraud charges in Broward County, Florida. The pair stand accused of participating in a scheme designed to defraud their victims of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods using fake documents.
Activist Dr. Enid Pinkney Dies At 92, Leaving Legacy Of Preserving Black History
According to Local 10, South Florida native Dr. Enid Pinkney has passed away at 92 years old. She spent her life dedicating her time to preserving and educating about African-American history in Miami-Dade County. Born in 1931 in Miami-Dade County, Pinkney began her education at All-Black Booker T. Washington High School before going on to work in the Miami-Dade Public School system. Through the years, Pinkney grew to be known as an activist in South Florida. She told Local 10 that her goal was to preserve Miami’s Black history. Pinkney said at the time, “People were going to forget the struggle as to...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Longtime Congresswoman, Dies At 74 After Battle With Cancer
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died on July 19 following her battle with pancreatic cancer, which she previously announced she had been diagnosed with in June. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee passed away on July 19 at the age of 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, which she had publicly announced in June. The Texas Democrat served in the House of Representatives since 1995 and was a staunch advocate for civil rights, championing bills such as the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act and the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested Over Alleged Sex Offender Registry Violation
The former New York Giants linebacker was added to the sex offender registry in 2011. NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested in Florida on July 17 due to a felony warrant being issued for his arrest over allegations of his failure to disclose a residence change, which violated the terms of his status as a registered sex offender. According to the Pembroke Pines Police Department, after he turned himself in, Taylor was released on July 18 after he posted bail.
FDA Misses Deadline Again To Ban Toxic Chemicals In Hair Relaxers
Studies have found that formaldehyde in hair relaxers and straighteners are associated with hormone-related cancers. The Food and Drug Administration’s long-awaited proposal to ban the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair products in the U.S. has been delayed yet again. Frustratingly, although the ban was set to be implemented in July of 2024, the new target date has been moved to September of this year. Due to the constant delay, followers of the proposal are unclear about when it will come to fruition.
Bankruptcy Is Giving More Student Loan Borrowers Relief Thanks To Biden’s Policy Change
A report showed a 36% increase in the number of people who filed cases looking for student debt to be discharged. Data from the Department of Justice revealed student loan borrowers are successfully receiving debt relief through bankruptcy after a policy change from the Biden administration. A report released on...
Mother Found Dead Two Years After Her Teen Son And Brother Were Shot To Death
Chanell Crosby, the mother of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Atlanta’s DeKalb County two years ago, was found dead on July 19. According to 11Alive, police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Tragically, Crosby’s death comes just two years after her teenage son, Jamiren Crosby, and her brother, Darrio “Polo” Giles, were both found dead. On Thursday night, Atlanta Police issued a missing person’s report for Chanell Crosby, 35. She was last seen by her family on July 14 between 3 P.M. and 9 P.M. and authorities suspected her to be somewhere in the Macon Georgia area. The...
Terrell Owens Blames Tom Brady For Blocking His NFL Comeback In 2021
The Hall of Fame wide receiver said the quarterback ignored his calls when he wanted to replace Antonio Brown that year. Former NFL player Terrell Owens revealed recently that he tried to make a comeback several years ago after retiring from football, but was ignored by one of the greatest quarterbacks to hit the field.
Kentucky Motel Must Pay Over $2M After Man Fatally Suffers From 150-Degree Shower Burns
Econo Lodge Motel must pay the estate of Alex Chronis a total of $2.06 million after the 76-year-old man died after sustaining third-degree burns after shower at the motel. The estate originally filed the lawsuit in October 2022 in Kentucky’s Kenton County Circuit Court for $7 million in damages.
‘Songtalker’ Civil Rights Activist Dr. Bernice Reagon Dies At 81
The civil rights activist, scholar, and musician described herself as a "songtalker" and believed singing pulled people together. Civil rights activist, musician, and scholar Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, who co-founded The Freedom Singers, died at the age of 81 on July 16, 2024, according to her daughter, musician Toshi Reagon.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill To Protect Prison Workers And Inmates From Environmental Hazards
A new bill from Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) targets environmental hazards that are harming prison workers and inmates. The Environmental Health in Prisons Act would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to implement an independent advisory board responsible for conducting research on environmental threats, including information on air, water quality as well as mold presence, contagious diseases or dangerously low or high temperatures.
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