In the 1930s, the enigmatic figure ran an illegal lottery while championing New York City’s Black community — BY, SARAH DURN On the eve of the Great Depression, with Prohibition in full swing, everyone in Harlem knew the name Stephanie St. Clair, the “queen of numbers.” A gangster, civil rights advocate, fashionista and businesswoman, she […]
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Biden’s Pick for Defense Secretary Unlikely to Be in Job on Administration’s First Day | The New York Times
The nominee, Lloyd J. Austin III, a retired four-star Army general, must obtain a congressional exemption from a law that bars recent active-duty officers from serving in the top Pentagon job. — Jennifer Steinhauer, The New York Times WASHINGTON — President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is facing an arduous struggle to get his choice […]
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On The Anniversary of Stuart Scott’s Death, His Daughters Pay Tribute To His Legacy | Essence
Our dad knew the fight against cancer was not a solo performance – we are still in it together.” Taelor and Sydni Scott, daughters of ESPN legend Stuart Scott, on cancer and the Black community. — Essence There were more hospital visits leading up to the fall of 2014. Many more. And they always […]
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Gloria Purvis’ radio show ‘Morning Glory’ pulled from ETWN’s airwaves | National Catholic Reporter
— Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter An outspoken champion for racial justice has been pulled from the airwaves by conservative Catholic media conglomerate EWTN. On Dec. 30, EWTN-owned Catholic News Agency reported that the radio show “Morning Glory,” hosted by Gloria Purvis, would be replaced by “The Son Rise Morning Show,” which “covers current affairs, inspirational […]
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Civil Rights Movement Is Focus Of RR Auction’s First Sale Of 2021 | Forbes
— Nancy Olson, Forbes There is nothing quite like letters to reveal one’s innermost thoughts, and Boston-based RR Auction’s first sale of 2021 highlights letters by icons of the Civil Rights Movement, political personalities and social activists. Missives by Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are included in this Fine Autographs and Artifacts […]
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With Each Run, a City Shaken by Racism Is ‘Finding the Greater Good’ | The New York Times
The route William Jones III designed 15 years ago through predominantly Black neighborhoods in Charlottesville, Va., has become the impetus for a diverse running group that’s grown since the summer. — Anna Katherine Clemmons, The New York Times In 2006, William Jones III moved with his wife, Yolonda, to Charlottesville, Va. Two years before, […]
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One Simple Technique to Learn Anything | Entrepreneur
You can learn anything in just four steps. — Aytekin Tank, Entrepreneur Thanks to the internet, anything we could ever want to know is just a tap of the smartphone away. That’s great for those of us who constantly crave knowledge. But there’s a huge gulf between knowing something and understanding it. We all know someone who absolutely cleans […]
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This Two-Year-Old And His Little Man Cave Is Proof That Sometimes Even Toddlers Need A Little Break From 2020 | Blavity
Noah Alexander Walker is letting snacks, a blanket and his iPad be his peace. — Keka Araújo, Blavity Sometimes even toddlers need a little respite. In a now-viral video, the mother of two-year-old Noah Alexander Walker stumbles upon her young one’s mini man cave in their kitchen. His mother, gospel recording artist Blair Monique Walker, […]
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BET Founder Bob Johnson And AMC Networks To Rebrand UMC Streaming Service As ALLBLK Next Month | Black Enterprise
— Jeffrey McKinney, Black Enterprise UMC, the streaming service centered solely on Black TV and film that was created by BET founder Bob Johnson, is getting a makeover. UMC will be rebranded as ALLBLK in January 2021. Started in November 2014 under Johnson’s RLJ Entertainment unit, UMC was part of AMC Networks’ acquisition of RLJ Entertainment in November […]
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Kentucky council sparks backlash by deciding against new prosecutor in Breonna Taylor case | The Washington Post
— Marisa Iati, The Washington Post Kentucky’s nine-member Prosecutors Advisory Council voted unanimously Friday to decline a request for a new prosecutor to review the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, dealing a major blow to ongoing attempts to bring charges in her death. The council’s decision met with swift blowback from several of […]
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