Michaela DePrince Death: Beloved Ballerina And Humanitarian Dies At 29
Michaela DePrince, the renowned ballerina, who was highly respected for her talent and her work as a humanitarian, has died at age 29. A spokesperson announced the sad news via DePrince’s Instagram page on Friday. “With pain in our hearts, we share the loss of star ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, whose artistry touched countless hearts […]
Water Filters And The Environment: What’s Best For Microplastics And Nanoplastics?
According to a 2018 study, 94% of tap water samples from the U.S. are contaminated with microplastics, the highest level in the world. Another study found bottled water is no purer: 93% of samples from 11 popular brands contain microplastics, each one measuring between 1 micron and 5 millimeters. Nanoplastics, which are even smaller bits […]
How Eating Farm-To-Table Helps The Environment
When it comes to energy and water consumption, eating locally could be one of the biggest steps in reducing the agriculture industry’s impact on the environment. The idea of “farm-to-table” formed as a social movement promoting food consumption from local farmers and producers in an effort to reduce food waste and costs of food travel. […]
Playboi Carti’s ‘All Red’: All About His First New Song On Streaming Since 2020
Playboi Carti is celebrating his 29th birthday with a new song: “All Red.” The track marks the rapper’s first streamable track since 2020’s Whole Lotta Red album. “THIS 1 FOR YAL,” Playboy Carti captioned an Instagram post for his label, Opium. “I CANT LIE.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
Doja Cat Expresses Interest In Taking On Neo-Soul And Jazz Music Next
Doja Cat has proven how she can tackle a myriad of genres, including hip-hop, R&B, pop and alternative. Recently, she said she’d like to tackle jazz and neo-soul next. “I really love jazz music, and I love neo soul, and different kinds of rock music and indie and experimental music,” Doja Cat said during an […]
Stevie Wonder On Why He’s Always Felt Good About Writing Love Songs As A Black Man
Stevie Wonder talks about how his Blackness influences his songwriting and views on love in the new Audible original podcast series, The Wonder of Stevie, now available for listening on Audible. Blavity has an exclusive preview of the podcast below. Journalist and culture critic Wesley Morris hosts Audible and Higher Ground Productions‘ series giving the […]
Javion Magee Was Found Dead Against A Tree With Rope Around His Neck In Rural NC: What We Know So Far
A devastated family in Chicago is demanding answers after their loved one was found dead on Wednesday in a rural area in Henderson, North Carolina against a tree and he had rope around his neck. The family, according to ABC 11, is going from Chicago to North Carolina to demand information on the death of […]
Here’s What’s Wrong About Tyreek Hill’s Arrest And How It Compares To Scottie Scheffler’s Incident
By now, many of us have witnessed the unfortunate event that transpired last weekend with Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins and law enforcement. It was an uncomfortable reminder of the “two Americas” that we often cite as Black people. Something as routine as a traffic stop could’ve quite possibly escalated into much more. We […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing Strike So Far, Explained
Boeing workers walked off the job early Friday in protest against the aerospace giant, marking the first strike since 2008. The action followed disagreements over a proposed four-year contract, with key issues including wages, job security and working conditions. How many Boeing workers are strking? According to Reuters, approximately 30,000 members of the International Association […]
Haitian Americans In Springfield, Ohio Fear For Their Lives Amid Trump’s Viral Claims: Here’s What To Know
Former President Donald Trump‘s claims against Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, which he shared during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, have had detrimental effects on the community and city. The 78-year-old’s now-viral comments have not just inspired national conversations about race, immigration and the economy but also made many Haitians in the area fear for their lives. A […]
