‘Put Ya Lighters Up’: 420 Events That Celebrate Cannabis Culture
Coincidentally, 420 falls on the same day as Easter this year. So, Happy Resurrection Day to Christians and those who observe. For those who engage in smoking bud—Happy 420! This day isn’t just about sparking one up—it has evolved into this amazing celebration of cannabis culture where community, creativity, and all-around good vibes take center […]
Concerning Report Finds ‘Over Policing’ Of Black Parents In NYC Children’s Services Investigations
A concerning new report found that New York City’s child welfare investigations are disproportionately targeting low-income Black and Hispanic families. It outlines the ripple effect of causing parents to be denied employment or even lose the current jobs they already have, making it more difficult to take care of their families and compounding the effects […]
HBCU Basketball Star Crowned Miss New Jersey 2025
HBCU basketball powerhouse Ivy Harrington was crowned as Miss New Jersey. After all her work on the court transforming Morgan State’s record, she has made a name for herself in the pageant arena by being crowned Miss New Jersey USA 2025 at the Hotel Parsippany in North Jersey. Harrington, 30, will go on to represent […]
France Confronts Haiti’s Colonial History—But Reparations Still Off The Table
On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the original agreement that forced Haiti to pay France 150 million francs in reparations to former slaveholders following the Haitian Revolution. According to The Guardian, Macron acknowledged the […]
Classic Tuskegee-Morehouse Game Moves To Montgomery
The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, among the oldest HBCU rivalries, will be moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Montgomery, Alabama, for its 85th iteration, and although Morehouse and the mayor of Montgomery celebrated the move, residents of Columbus were less than pleased about the move and its lost revenue for the city. According to WVTM, Montgomery Mayor Steven […]
Despite Trump’s Crackdown, Some Colleges Rebrand DEI Programs Instead Of Eliminating Them
As the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, it has yet to substantiate claims that these programs violate federal law. This absence of clear legal justification has led to widespread confusion and inconsistency across academic institutions–and many institutions have not gottdn rid of DEI. According to […]
Judge Denies Diddy’s Request To Delay Sex Trafficking Trial
Federal Judge Arun Subramanian has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his sex trafficking trial on April 18. As reported by CNN, the New York judge said there was no reason to give the 55-year-old producer’s attorneys two more months to prepare their defense. Judge Subramanian affirmed that jury selection for the trial will […]
George Levi Russell Jr., Groundbreaking Baltimore Judge, Dies At 96
George Levi Russell Jr., who became the first Black judge to sit on the Circuit Court of Maryland in 1966, died on April 12 at the age of 96. According to The Baltimore Banner, others recalled the deep legacy of Russell in the legal field that was filled with many firsts, including his becoming one […]
Viral Video: Woman’s Racist Rant Leads To Hate Crime Investigation
A recent video has gone viral of a woman hurling racial slurs during an argument in a public parking lot in Pinole. The April 14 incident occurred just north of San Francisco, California, and in the video you can hear the aggressive woman directing a slew of curses at another woman nearby. The Pinole Police […]
Former NFL Player Josh Gordy Creates Nature Retreat In Georgia For Black RV Campers
Owner of Warthen RV Park in Washington County Georgia, Josh Gordy, opened up about what it was like to create an outdoor haven for Black campers looking to connect with the land. National Park Week began on April 19, and it includes a day of free admission to Gordy’s Park. Gordy is a former NFL […]
