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Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1327+ words) The night before she first walked into Clinton High School in 1956, Jo Ann Allen beamed over her outfit with the excitement of any teenager starting ninth grade. Her grandmother had sewn the dress " white with a careful trim, pleats and…...
NAACP distances itself from influencer called out for hating Black women over Crockett dispute
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (264+ words) Don't use us as a justification for your views, especially when it comes to issues that impact Black women," said the civil rights organization. The NAACP distanced itself from a political influencer accused of hating Black women and embroiled in…...
Yolanda Adams, DeMeco Ryans Honored at Houston City Hall Black History Month celebration honoring local changemakers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (526+ words) Gospel icon Yolanda Adams joined a powerhouse roster of honorees Thursday (Feb. 19) as Houston City Controller Chris Hollins hosted the city's annual Black History Month Celebration. Held in the Legacy Room of City Hall, the event transitioned from a civic…...
An Ode to the “Auntie Aesthetic”: Honoring the Black Women Who Paved the Way for Great Taste
2+ week, 3+ day ago (18+ words) An Ode to the "Auntie Aesthetic: Honoring the Black Women Who Paved the Way for Great Taste'AOL.com...
Jada Pinkett Smith Files Motion Asking To Dismiss $3 Million Lawsuit — Report
3+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) Jada Pinkett Smith is seeking to have a $3 million lawsuit dismissed, according to a new report. The actress has filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting that the complaint brought by Bilaal Salaam be struck in full. Jada…...
Jasmine Crockett blasts Trump economy’s ‘attack’ on Black women and minority-owned businesses
3+ week, 2+ day ago (594+ words) Everything's falling apart," says U.S. Rep.Jasmine Crockett, who says Trump's tariffs,signature tax cutsfrom last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act," and attacks on DEI have created an economic disaster for minorities. While the wealth gap was starting to close…...
Black Influencer Was 'Anti-Hoodie' After Trayvon Martin Shooting. Now He's Not Living in 'Fear' (Exclusive)
3+ week, 6+ day ago (18+ words) Black Influencer Was 'Anti-Hoodie' After Trayvon Martin Shooting. Now He's Not Living in 'Fear' (Exclusive)AOL.com...
Highlights From The Closers 2026 Toasts in Atlanta
3+ week, 4+ day ago (625+ words) Guests attend The TIME Closers event in Atlanta, Ga., on Feb. 12. Credit - In a moment when conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion face renewed scrutiny across corporate America and beyond, TIME convened its 2026 class of The Closers" Black leaders committed…...
Disney Imagineers connect with diverse technologists at AfroTech in Houston
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (29+ words) AfroTech, the nation's largest Black tech conference, became the stage where innovation met inspiration as Walt Disney Imagineers and technologists gathered to forge new connections and open doors for ......
Project Safe Neighborhood launching in Northwest Dallas to address violent crime
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Project Safe Neighborhood launching in Northwest Dallas to address violent crime'AOL.com...