Melissa Noel
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Black Women Are “Done”: Reclaiming Power After The 2024 Election
For the 92% of Black women who voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential election, perhaps harboring high hopes that their fellow...
Inauguration And MLK Day Coincide—”BLK Freedom Weekend” Promises A Relaxed Alternative
Washington, D.C., has always been a small bastion of Black self-determination, carrying a history intricately tied to the country’s independence origin story. At just under...
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Will Not Attend Trump’s Inauguration
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. In a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama,...
Stevie Wonder Becomes A Citizen Of Ghana On His 74th Birthday
Stevie Wonder celebrated his 74th birthday in a very special way: he became a citizen of Ghana. The legendary singer participated in a ceremony on May 13...
Meet The Black Female Founder Closing The Wellness Gap For Women Of Color
Founder Ashley Harmon struggled with chronic fatigue, digestive problems, and breakouts on her skin for years. Ultimately, Harmon ended up being diagnosed with a vitamin...
Illinois Man Allegedly Harassed White Mom With Two Black Sons For Years. He’s Now Charged With A Hate Crime, Attempted Murder For Shooting Her
An Illinois man has been charged with a hate crime and attempted murder after being accused of shooting his next-door neighbor, a white mother with...
A Virginia School Board Votes To Restore The Names Of Confederate Leaders At Two Schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia has decided to restore the names of Confederate generals Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Turner Ashby...
Actor Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith Center Black Men’s Mental Health In Their Book ‘The Invisible Ache’
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and renowned actor Courtney B. Vance and award-winning psychologist Dr. Robin L. Smith have co-authored the book “The...
School Community Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Murder-Suicide
A Philadelphia community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school teacher, Ondria Glaze, who was fatally shot by a man who then took...
Howard University Nursing School Graduation Ends Abruptly Due To Capacity Issues
The nursing students’ graduation ceremony at Howard University took an unexpected turn on Thursday when the auditorium hit full capacity. Families eagerly gathered in Cramton...