FAMU Hazing Trial Starts Today
Mike Schneider of the Associated Press is reporting that the trial of four members of Florida A&M's marching band charged with...
Brazil: President Dilma Rousseff Re-Elected
The BBC is reporting that Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been re-elected after securing more than 51% of votes in the...
Phillip Terrill: The Man Behind the Burks & Bailey Brand
With your youth still ahead of you, best friend at your side, and access to many of the fashion industry's elite,...
Cuba Leads Fight Against Ebola
Monica Mark of The Guardian UK is reporting that out of all nations, Cuba has sent the largest medical force to...
Georgia Teen Montré Merritt Files $12.5M Lawsuit for Police Brutality
News One is reporting that Georgia teen Montré Merritt has filed a $12.5 million lawsuit alleging police brutality and excessive force over...
Oscar de la Renta: Iconic Fashion Designer Dies
CNN is reporting that legendary Dominican American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has died. Known as the "Sultan of Suave,"...
Ike Jones: Pioneering African-American Filmmaker Dies
David Colker of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that pioneering African-American filmmaker Ike Jones has died. Jones passed away October...
Caribbean Conference on Reparations Held in Antigua
Caribbean 360 is reporting that a two-day conference was held in St. Johns, Antigua to discuss "reparatory justice." The author writes:
"Chairperson...
Viola Davis Response to NYT Shade is “Classically Beautiful”
The Root is reporting that Viola Davis responded to being called "less classically beautiful", by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, during an appearance...
Elizabeth Peña: Celebrated Cuban American Actress Dies
Writing for the Latino Review, Mario-Francisco Robles is reporting that celebrated actress Elizabeth Peña has died. Peña is best remembered for...