Public Figures
Stephen A. Smith dropped a bombshell recently about Black athletes that somehow didn’t crack the Twitter,-er,-X-verse, at least not with the usual velocity. On a recent podcast episode with Los Angeles Clippers player Paul George, Smith revealed that Black athletes are a little touchier about tough questions when asked by Black journalists. He praised George […]
Recent polling indicates that Donald Trump retains a commanding lead in the race for the 2024 Republican Party presidential nomination. The post New Survey Breaks Down Who Actually Likes Donald Trump appeared first on NewsOne.
Howard president Wayne A. I. Frederick announced that Phylicia Rashad will step down from her position as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts....
Even six years after his tenure ended, Barack Obama still holds a place in the hearts and minds of many citizens who consider him their “forever President.” Aside from breaking the obvious barrier of becoming the first black President the United States has ever seen, Obama is arguably the most fly and funny one as […]
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state general assembly, has died at age 71. The announcement was made Monday by Oliver’s family. “She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero,” the Oliver family […]
Kamala Harris has been a strong and constant voice on some of the most important issues of our time from voting rights to climate change. The post Op-Ed: Why Vice President Kamala Harris Is Good For America appeared first on NewsOne.
R everend Jesse Jackson, a legendary civil rights activist, has recently stepped down from his presidential role at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of advocacy and leadership. As we reflect on his lifelong dedication to social justice, we celebrate his significant contributions to the fight for equality and empowerment. Today, we […] The post Photos Of Jesse Jackson Through The Years: The Legacy Of A Civil Rights Leader appeared first on NewsOne.
The Vice President made a visit to Coppin State University last Friday, VP Kamala Harris, along with members of the State’s Congressional Delegation, and state and city leaders, announced a $20 billion competition. The initiative aims to invest in projects that reduce pollution across the country with the goal of making clean energy available to […] The post Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Coppin State University appeared first on 92 Q.
In honoring the life and legacy of late Rep. John Lewis, we must also honor these voting rights champions who are making "good trouble." The post John Lewis’ Undying Legacy: 10 Voting Rights Champions Making ‘Good Trouble’ In 2023 appeared first on NewsOne.
New York Rep. George Santos inexplicably compared himself to Rosa Parks in response to Mitt Romney saying he shouldn't be in Congress. The post George Santos Compares Himself To Rosa Parks After Being Told He Shouldn’t Be In Congress appeared first on NewsOne.