Remembering The Young Life of Emmett Till On This Day
Remembering Emmett Till. On July 25, 1941, Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago, Illinois. At just 14 years old, Emmett would become an enduring symbol of racial injustice in…
🎉 Happy Birthday to George Clinton: Godfather of Funk Turns 83
George Clinton Celebration Today, July 22, we celebrate the birthday of one of the most innovative and influential musicians in American history — George Clinton, the visionary behind Parliament-Funkadelic and…
Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Legacy of a Cultural Icon
Published: July 21, 2025 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at the age of 54 while on vacation with…
Remembering Eric Garner: 11 Years Later
On this day in 2014, Eric Garner, a father of six and lifelong resident of Staten Island. Garner was placed in an illegal chokehold by the New York Police Department.…
What Really Happened in The Amistad Trail
The Amistad trial was one of the most significant legal battles in U.S. history. It began in a quiet courtroom in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1839, a group of enslaved…
NYPD “Quality of Life” Unit Sparks Fear in Black Communities
The NYPD is launching a controversial new "Quality of Life" enforcement unit. Initially, the program will start in Manhattan, with plans to expand citywide. This initiative aims to address low-level…
British Teen Freed After Dubai Arrest Over Underage Relationship
British Teen Freed After Dubai Arrest Over Underage Relationship Marcus Fakana, a Black British teen from Tottenham, London, was released on July 3, 2025. After being jailed in Dubai over…
Arizona Bans Basic Income Programs
The Arizona House of Representatives recently voted in favor of a bill that will prohibit the State from creating a Basic Income Program. This program provides money to individuals in…