In loving memory of Tina Turner: Today, we gather to pay tribute to an extraordinary icon whose voice, presence, and indomitable spirit touched the hearts of millions. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina Turner’s journey began in a small town, but her dreams and talents knew no bounds. Tina’s career achievements are a testament to her unwavering dedication and unparalleled talent. From her...
Carolyn Bryant Donham the Woman whose Lies Lead to Emmett Till’s Murder reported Dead at 88
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Carolyn Bryant, a central figure in one of the most infamous incidents of racial violence in American history, passed away today at the age of 88 in Westlake, Louisiana, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Her involvement in the tragic death of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, in 1955 sent shockwaves throughout the nation and played a significant role in igniting the Civil Rights Movement....
16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot on April 13th when he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. He was out to pick up his siblings. Officials say Yarl was shot through a glass door, before ever exchanging words with the homeowner. Yarl was then seriously wounded. 84-year-old Andrew Lester was immediately taken into custody but released a day later. He was formally charged on April 17th with two felony charges: assault...
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company based in Ashburn, Virginia, is under fire after sharing a job posting seeking to employ only born US citizens who are white and local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX. The posting was shared on several job websites, and the company has received significant backlash for its discriminatory language.
The use of discriminatory language in job postings is not new in the United States....
On March 27th, Brandon James Bentley, an armed man, attempted to enter North Carolina A&T campus with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition. Reports indicate that Bentley was violent and threatening unarmed campus security guards as well as Greensboro police. Upon being detained items found on Bentley included: multiple handguns, multiple shotguns, a machete, choking devices, knives, pepper spray, a stun gun, pepper spray, a blow dart gun, and more....
