Racism has long permeated the world’s most popular sport, with soccer players subjected to racist chants and taunts. Recent studies in Britain suggest such bigotry also prevents Black players from advancing into top-flight coaching roles.
READ MOREUsher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. He also received the President’s Award for his public service achievements through his New Look Foundation
READ MOREThe move highlights lawmakers’ growing concerns over the app’s possible threats to national security.
READ MOREAward-Winning Actress Viola Davis Is Being Honored With Her Own Barbie Doll/Photo by Getty Images/Vogue/Mattel
To kick off Women’s History Month, Mattel has announced a new collection of dolls paying homage to the 65th anniversary of Barbie. Included among the honorees is none other than Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis.
READ MOREVenus Williams Becomes Co-Founder of Palazzo, an AI-Based Interior Design Company / Credit: Photo by Dave Kotinsky
She’s taking one of her other talents to the next level.
READ MOREWe’re celebrating another milestone in the storied career of LeBron James!
READ MOREIn a press release, aides to Williams said her condition, including aphasia, has impacted her language and communication abilities, while FTD has impacted Williams’s behavior and cognitive functions. Last year, actor Bruce Willis also shared his battle with the same form of dementia.
READ MOREThis week, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a new statue of Kobe Bryant outside the Crypto.com arena, NBA.com reports. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant in a white No.8 jersey with his right index finger raised to the sky, a pose Bryant made after his outstanding 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.
READ MORETiger Woods in a red shirt on Sunday has become as recognizable as a Masters champion in a green jacket. Only it’s no longer about a Sunday red shirt for Woods. It’s about a brand.
READ MORETikTok has launched its #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices list for 2024, paying tribute to the Black creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors who are leaving their marks on the platform and beyond. The social media giant is using the occasion of Black History Month to recognize and amplify the cultural contributions of the #BlackTikTok community.
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