John Boyega Will Play Otis Redding

After rising to fame in the “Star Wars” trilogy, John Boyega is set to take on a different kind of star role, stepping into the shoes of iconic soul singer Otis Redding. In the upcoming biopic Otis & Zelma, Boyega will portray the legendary artist, while […]

White Farmer Runs Over 6-Year-Old Black Boy in South Africa

Outrage is spreading across South Africa’s West Coast after a white farmer allegedly ran over a six-year-old boy for taking an orange from the ground. Christoffel Johannes Stoman, 70, was arrested after reportedly ramming his vehicle—towing a trailer—into Kwezi Beukes and his mother, Magdalene Jantijies, […]

Dikembe Mutombo Dies Of Brain Cancer At 58

Dikembe Mutombo, the towering NBA Hall of Famer known for his shot-blocking prowess and humanitarian efforts, has passed away at 58 following a battle with brain cancer. The league announced his death on Monday, September 30, mourning the loss of a beloved figure both on […]

Viral Arrest

An appeals court has ruled that a federal lawsuit filed by a Black pastor in Alabama, who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers, can proceed, reversing an earlier dismissal by a lower court. Pastor Michael Jennings had been arrested in 2018 by Childersburg police […]

Maryland Woman Shoots Daughter In Neck

A 32-year-old Maryland woman is facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting her 13-year-old daughter in the neck at their Seat Pleasant home last week. Talecka Brown was arrested Monday after the girl was found near the front door with a gunshot wound. Prosecutors […]

State Issues Formal Apology For Slavery

In a pivotal moment for California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of groundbreaking bills on September 26 aimed at addressing the state’s historical mistreatment of African Americans. The legislation includes a formal apology from the state for its role in perpetuating slavery and oppressing […]

Podcast Bros and Black Women Again

The British-based podcast ShxtsNGigs, hosted by James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu, has come under fire for controversial remarks made during their American tour, particularly in Atlanta. While appearing on the Pour Minds podcast, the two hosts claimed there were “no baddies” in Atlanta, a comment that many found […]