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Source: KaanC / Getty Black History Month is that time of year when the world suddenly remembers that Black people exist. Okay, I’m joking—kind of.  Let’s get into the makings and purpose of Black History Month, so that we can give it the appreciation and recognition it deserves. RELATED: 15 Things Invented By Black People   How Black History Month Came to Be Black History Month began as “Negro History Week” […]

Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty A List Of Major Commercial Airline Accidents in History Air travel, while statistically one of the safest modes of transportation, has seen its share of tragic accidents that have shaped aviation history. Major commercial airline disasters have brought profound loss but have also served as critical lessons, leading to significant advancements in safety protocols, engineering standards, and emergency preparedness. These incidents often become pivotal moments, […]

Source: Instagram / Instagram A popular adult film star from OnlyFans was shooting a sex scene on a Brazilian hotel balcony when she tragically fell to her death. The US Sun reports that Brazilian bombshell Anna Beatrix Pereira Alves, also known as “Anna Polly,” was found dead on January 23 in a courtyard of the four-star Mont Blanc Apart Hotel in Nova Iguacu. Approximately 25 miles from Rio de Janeiro, […]

Source: Grant Baldwin / Getty A dangerous movement is systematically dismantling our democracy and eroding the foundations of free and fair elections. For decades, we’ve witnessed a cycle of backlash toward expansion of the electorate in the United States, but these types of voter suppression are particularly prominent in the South. Now, in North Carolina, the will of the people is being usurped by public officials who would rather choose […]

Source: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty As 2025 unfolds, the world is witnessing a dynamic mix of political, economic, and cultural shifts shaping the global landscape. Since the beginning of 2025, the United States has experienced a series of significant events across political, legal, and social spheres. On January 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President, immediately enacting numerous executive orders. These included efforts to […]

Source: Drew Angerer / Getty As more details roll out we are learning more about the lives that were lost on the American Airlines flight that collided with a military helicopter.  No one survived the crash and authorities are gathering details to assemble what happened.  Howard University and Howard Law University announced on their social media that one of their beloved professors Kiah Duggins was among the victims of this […]

Source: Sean Pavone / Getty A new Pew Research report released Jan. 23 revealed that the Black population in the U.S. has seen substantial growth since 2000. Over the past two decades, the Black population has increased by a third, rising from 36.2 million in 2000 to a staggering 48.3 million in 2023. This growth includes not only Black Americans but also individuals within the broader Black diaspora, such as those […]

Source: Reddit screenshot A Black man is suing an Alabama police department over a 2023 incident in which he was tased by a police officer while handcuffed and for no discernable reason whatsoever. Micah Washington was 24 in December 2023, when Reform Police Officer Dana Elmore confronted him while he was changing a flat tire. After Washington refused to show Elmore his ID, which he said he had the right […]

Source: Presley Ann / Getty Basketball legend and 3-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade spoke Thursday about a cancer diagnosis that ultimately cost him part of his kidney. He learned of the diagnosis a little over a year ago. Wade, whose father had prostate cancer, made the startling announcement on The WY Network podcast. After experiencing discomfort, Wade told his doctor exactly what he was feeling. His ailments included slow and […]