Howard University Closes Black History Month with a Bomb Threat
Howard University ended Black History Month with a bomb threat. FOX 5 reported the Washington D.C.-based HBCU received a bomb threat around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, and advised students…
Historic Black Innovators’ Contributions to Technology Paved the Way for Black Digital Equity Today
Technology is the backbone of society’s advancements and central to our daily lives. African Americans have made indelible contributions in technology innovation. I think of Dorothy Vaughan, who taught an…
Top Black Woman at FDNY Reportedly Prepares for Termination
She was told she was headed for the door. FDNY lawyer Terryl Brown is the highest-ranking Black woman at the agency, but reportedly, she is preparing her final days with…
Black Chef Now Homeless After Losing His Popular Los Angeles Restaurant
Appearing on television wasn’t enough to save this Los Angeles restaurant. People reported a chef featured on Fox’s 24 Hours To Hell & Back is now homeless after losing his…
Michael B. Jordan is the Latest Entertainer to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
With the achievements and accolades that Michael B. Jordan has been receiving lately, it comes as no surprise that he will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk…
Polaris Partners With Byron Allen’s HBCU GO to Create Exclusive Content Across AMG Properties
Today, POLARIS, the 100% black-owned television network and digital platform has announced an exclusive partnership with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO — the leading…
Florida Man Killed a Mother and Child Then Returned to Crime Scene and Killed Journalists Covering Story
Tragedy occurred in Pine Hills, FL after Keith Moses allegedly opened fire, killing a 9-year-old girl, a 38-year-old, Nathacha Augustin and injuring several others Wednesday morning. Fox 35 reported Moses,…
Harris-Stowe State and Xavier University Bring STEM Programs to Their Campuses
Harris-Stowe State and Xavier University are looking to encourage underrepresented students to study STEM. Dr. Harvey R. Fields, former dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at Washington University, will lead…
Atlanta Lands In the Top Spot For Black-Owned Businesses, Report Finds
Atlanta has been one of America’s most popular cities for decades. Now the ATL is home to the most Black-owned businesses in the nation. According to a report by LendingTree,…
Mother of Black Teen Shot at While Asking For Directions ‘Livid’ After White Suspect is Granted Parole
After Brennan Walker, a Black teenager from Rochester Hills, MI, was shot at by Jeffrey Ziegler, a white man, Walker’s mother wants answers about why the suspect was granted parole.…