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Former President Trump a Convicted Felon After Guilty Verdict on All 34 Counts in New York

By Edrea Davis – In a significant legal development, former President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 counts in New York. This case centers on his involvement in paying off a porn star, Stormy Daniels, with whom he allegedly had an affair while his wife, Melania Trump, was at home caring for their newborn […]

New Film, The Sixth, Provides a Glimpse of a Nation Under Siege on Jan 6th

THE SIXTH is a feature documentary produced in collaboration with A24. Directed by Academy Award®, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine, THE SIXTH takes you inside the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol through six personal accounts and never-before-seen original footage. Featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, DC Metropolitan Chief of […]

Former Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby Sentenced to Home Confinement

Baltimore, MD — Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State’s Attorney known for charging six police officers in the 2015 death of Freddie Gray, has been sentenced for financial crimes committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mosby, whose actions in the Gray case led to significant uprisings throughout Baltimore, was sentenced to 12 months of home […]

Jacqui Pitman is the Golden Casting Director!

Los Angeles – For several decades now, casting director Jacqui Pitman, owner/CEO of Pitman Casting Inc. and PartyPit Productions Inc., has played a crucial role in the success of numerous long-standing TV shows.  With her creative insight, Pitman has contributed to over 500 shows, including iconic staples like “America’s Most Wanted,” “Price is Right,” […]

Afri Decarbonization Corporation Announces Collaboration with HBCU Green Fund

To advance the conservation goals of Earth Day 2024, Afri Decarbonization Corporation (ADC) is excited to announce a new collaboration with the HBCU Green Fund (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) to deploy innovative nature-based climate solutions in West Africa. The partners share a commitment to decarbonization strategies that empower communities with local production, processing and […]

Pro-Aging Influencer, Makeda Smith, Closes Women’s History Month with Book Release, “Flying Over 50 at Any Age” and Coaching Portal, “The Makeda Method”

Makeda Smith, a 63-year-old grandmother who has received international notoriety for her dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50, has announced a brand expansion during Women’s History Month. She is releasing her first book, “Flying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations” on April 5, National Self Care Day. […]

Black Women Call for an End to the D.A. Fani Willis Witch Hunt

Signers include former Atlanta Mayor, Shirley Franklin, and civil rights leader, Helen Butler We, the undersigned women (sign the letter here: https://tinyurl.com/yyw34w6h), fully support Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and call for an immediate end to the unwarranted investigations into her personal life, as it bears no relevance to her professional responsibilities. When Black […]

Scarlett Johansson’s Parody of Sen. Katie Britt’s GOP State of the Union Response in ‘SNL’ Cold Open Was Oscar Worthy

With all the madness in the world we can all use a few laughs. This SNL skit of CNN’s Abby Phillip’s (Ego Nwodim) coverage of President Biden’s (Mikey Day) State of the Union address and Republican Senator Katie Britt’s (Scarlett Johansson) response is hilarious. Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzK Subscribe to SNL: […]

Landmark Lawmaker Lauded: Constance Baker Motley Graces USPS Black Heritage Stamp

The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the remarkable contributions of Judge Constance Baker Motley (1921–2005), a civil rights pioneer and judiciary trailblazer, as the 47th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center in New York. News about the stamps […]