By ReShonda Tate, DefenderNetwork.com BREAKING: Takeoff, the third member of Migos alongside the rappers Quavo and Offset, has died. Police say the 28-year-old rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston where he and Quavo were playing dice around 2.30am; Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Two
The court heard arguments seeking to eliminate consideration of race in college admissions. If the policy is overturned, experts predict a substantial drop in the admissions of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. by Maya Pottiger, Word in Black WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chants of “this is what democracy looks like” filled the air outside of
By The Associated Press A new scholarship program for students at historically Black colleges and universities bears the name of former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Young, along with Georgia legislators, civil rights leaders, students and others gathered Oct. 28 on the steps of the Woodruff Library at Atlanta University Center to celebrate the creation
By Senator Cory V. McCray In 2016, we made history in the State of Maryland by overriding Governor Hogan’s veto of House Bill 980 and restoring voting rights to over 40,000 Marylanders who were on parole or probation. At the time, it was contentious. Republicans perceived the world would end if arbitrary barriers coded in
By Tiffany C. Ginyard, Special to the AFRO The city of Baltimore is finally catching up to speed with the founder and executive director of For My Kidz. Those in touch with human service organizations around town know that Jerel Wilson is a household name. Mention the words “resilient,” “tenacious,” or “resourceful,” and Wilson’s name
*We have a hilarious exclusive clip of the upcoming episode of “Sherman’s Showcase,” set to release on AMC+ IFC on Wednesday, 11/2. The clip features a parody of Glady Knight and Morris Day presenting an award for Best Gospel Album — check it out via the YouTube clip above. The anticipated second season of IFC’s
*(CNN) — The tragic shooting death of rapper Takeoff has prompted several stars to take to social media to honor the fallen artist. Takeoff, who was part of the successful group Migos, died early Tuesday morning after shots were fired at a Houston, Texas bowling and pool hall. He was 28. Ja Rule aired his
*NBA star Kyrie Irving is defending himself against antisemitic labels. The Brooklyn Nets player has been the center of recent controversy after sharing a film that explains the alleged history of Black Americans and the Jewish religion. According to reports, the movie titled “Hebrews To Negros: Wake Up Black America” allegedly speaks about Jewish slave trade ships
*Georgia-based pastor Jamal Bryant took aim at Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker during his sermon at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia on Sunday. Bryant said the GOP only backed Walker because they figured, due to his NFL background, Black men would resonate him with more so than incumbent Democratic senators Raphael Warnock
*Michael Ealy was recently on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and spoke about the time Taraji P. Henson told him he was musty while the two were working together on “Think Like A Man Too.” The conversation came up when Clarkson noted that she had the same thing happen to her, Global Grind reports. “So Taraji