Public Figures

Lawrence N. Brooks, a Black man who was credited with being the oldest WWII veteran in the U.S., has sadly passed away at the supercentenarian age of 112 years old.

In 2022, black men and women all over the country were elected to represent their cities. Check out some of the black mayors who have been sworn into an office in 2022.

The sports world is suffering an extreme loss as it's just been reported by the NFL that legendary commentator and coach John Madden has passed away at the age of 85.

Coverage that picks a part statements to inflame false controversy only furthers misinformation.

Many of those who were once young organizers are now of advanced age, some spending substantial portions of their lives as political prisoners.  

Coretta Scott King wasn’t just the wife of an American hero, she was an icon in her own right and her accomplishments deserve to be celebrated right alongside her husband’s.

Meghan Markle was blessed with the ultimate Christmas gift over the weekend.

"Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others." Obama said.

President Biden's extension of a moratorium on federal student loan debt payments falls short of demands to cancel it altogether as the racial wealth gap continues to widen. Studies show that Black students are affected the most by student debt.

The Second City decided to use its signature comedic prowess in hopes of influencing anti-vaxxers to get vaccinated, with the improv troupe enlisting help from a handful of celebrity moms spearheaded by everyone's mom-in-their-head, Michelle Obama.