President-elect Joe Biden pulled no punches on Thursday when he spoke about the violent mob that rioted, looted, and ransacked the U.S. Capitol a day earlier. The actions from the mob of President Donald Trump supporters contributed to death, destruction,…
There was little to celebrate or be happy about in 2020, particularly for Black America. So as the calendar turns to 2021, and many wish friends, family and associates, ‘Happy New Year!’ we’ll place an overwhelming emphasis on the ‘New…
About 75 people gathered on Woodland Street in celebration of a Black Lives Matter mural that’s been in the works since June on October 17. The piece, painted by local volunteers and artists, was privately funded by John Smith, Grayce…
Nero, the Roman emperor who legendarily fiddled while Rome burned is a symbol for an irresponsible, ineffective, and callous leader who shows indifference to people in crisis. The great Rome fire took place in the first century AD. The fiddle…
The Toronto International Film Festival has always been a haven for Black films and artists. And now, in this year of Black Lives Matter, it has stepped up its game showing a particular reverence for African diaspora films. In 2020,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA Newswire Service/BlackPressUSA.com) — This past Fourth of July, the motorsports world was exploding with action in Austria with Formula One, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway made history by hosting INDYCAR and NASCAR, on the same race weekend.…
