Selma 60th: A Love Letter To Alabama
Just send my love to everyone down in little Selma, Alabama. From the ones who are still with us to the ones taken too soon.
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SpaceX delays flight for return of NASA’s stuck astronauts
NASA and SpaceX mission to bring home two astronauts stranded in space for nine months has been delayed due to a launch pad problem on the Falcon 9 rocket. The new crew must reach the ISS before the current astronauts can return home, which was originally supposed to be just 8 days in orbit. The […]
History Of The ‘Freedom’s Journal’ The 1st African American Newspaper
The 'Freedom's Journal,' founded March 16, 1827, was the first newspaper owned and operated by African Americans. It aimed to address issues of slavery, racism, and civil rights.
50 Most Murderous Cities In America
Source: Canva / R1 What Are The Most Murderous Cities In America? Understanding the prevalence of homicides in American cities is crucial for grasping public safety dynamics. Homicide rates, expressed per 100,000 residents, offer a clear metric to compare the severity of this issue across different urban areas. High rates often highlight underlying challenges such as economic disparities, social tensions, and the effectiveness of local law enforcement. Recognizing these patterns […]
Selma 60th: A Love Letter To Alabama
Source: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE / Getty Dear aunt Selma, It was so good seeing you and other family members this past weekend down in Alabama. My daddy would’ve been so happy. I know he smiled really big on Saturday morning. Speaking of mornings, I enjoyed breakfast with all your classmates at the Annual Foot Soldiers Breakfast held at Selma High School. Oh, I just laughed and listened the whole time. Mrs. […]
History Of The ‘Freedom’s Journal’ The 1st African American Newspaper
Source: Olga Baranova / Getty The struggle for equality and civil rights has been a long and hard-fought battle in the United States. However, one of the most powerful tools used to amplify the voices of African Americans in the early 19th century was the press. Among the first and most influential publications dedicated to giving voice to the African American experience was Freedom’s Journal, founded on March 16, […]
SpaceX delays flight for return of NASA’s stuck astronauts
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty NASA and SpaceX mission to bring home two astronauts stranded in space for nine months has been delayed due to a launch pad problem on the Falcon 9 rocket. The new crew must reach the ISS before the current astronauts can return home, which was originally supposed to be just 8 days in orbit. The mission was set for a March 14 launch, aimed […]
Diddy Claims CNN Altered And Destroyed Cassie Assault Video
Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has accused CNN of mishandling crucial evidence in his ongoing legal battles. According to TMZ, Diddy’s attorneys claim that CNN purchased the only known copy of a 2016 surveillance video showing Diddy assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. They allege that CNN altered this footage and subsequently destroyed the original, despite being aware of an […]
Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
