US actor Will Smith and his wife actress Jada Pinkett Smith arrive for the premiere of Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation” at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California, on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) *Will Smith limited comments on his IG page, and one
Keke Wyatt *We caught up with renowned singer Keke Wyatt to dish on her new reality series “Keke Wyatt’s World,” which premiered October 12 on WE tv and is available on the popular AMC streaming service ALLBLK every Monday. Per the press release, “The six, one-hour episodes follow R&B artist, Keke Wyatt, as she navigates
New objects are available online in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the publication of Wheatley Peters’ poems, including the only copy of the poet’s long-lost “Ocean” poem in her handwriting (Black PR Wire) —The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has acquired the largest private collection of items to bring
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) Drawing from his experiences as a New Yorker, De Niro attested to the city’s firsthand knowledge of Trump, whom he characterized as unfit for leadership. He pointed out that New Yorkers had already tried to warn the world about Trump in 2016, but their
By Cheyanne Mumphrey and Annie Ma, AP Education Writers For more than a month, Darryl George, a Black high school student in Texas, spent each school day sitting by himself in punishment over his hairstyle. This week, he was sent to a separate disciplinary program, where he’s been told he will spend several more weeks
By Reuben Greene Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture hosted the 2023 Generational Wealth Diversity Summit on Sept. 30. The pivotal event brought together experts and business leaders to address the pressing issues surrounding wealth diversity in America. Organized by Sharif J. Small, an accomplished financial expert and the
The White House’s highlighting of Diana, a young Black woman from Atlanta, signals the administration’s commitment to climate justice. By Willy Blackmore Word in Black When the Biden administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for the environmental left in the United States. Here
Black think tank hopes results will provide guidance to policymakers (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released the first in a series of survey results — “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race” — that tracks what Americans say Congress should prioritize. As
By Wafaa Shurafa and Joseph Krauss The Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians struggled Oct. 14 to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military while grappling with a growing water and medical supply shortage ahead of an expected land offensive a week after Hamas’ bloody, wide-ranging attack into Israel.
By Ken Maguire, AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-16 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. N: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to throw a