Written by On the second night of a series against the NL East leading Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers honored Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with a Lakers Night promotion. According to Sports Illustrated, Vanessa and Natalia Bryant threw out the ceremonial pitch on Sept. 1. The Dodgers also sold a special ticket package that … Continue reading “Dodgers Honor Kobe Bryant With Lakers Night Promotion”
The last days of summer are upon us. As we collectively recover from years riddled with infectious diseases, misinformation, and an overwhelmed healthcare system, preparing for cooler temperatures is a must. According to PBS, it’s time to schedule vaccines for the three most common viruses: flu, RSV, and COVID. Whether you’re a parent sending their … Continue reading “Expert Advice On How To Fight The Big Three—Flu, COVID, And RSV—This Fall”
Queen Latifah is back for the next iteration of the “It’s Bigger Than Me” initiative aimed at raising obesity awareness and this time she’s sharing all the ways she stays healthy. The award-winning actress/musician is no newbie to the “It’s Bigger Than Me” obesity awareness initiative. She moderated “It’s Bigger Than Me Live,” a three-city … Continue reading “Queen Latifah Unveils New Inclusive Obesity Care Symbol That Lets Patients Know They’re Safe”
It has been widely reported that Buffalo, New York, native Mike Williams, who played college football at Syracuse University and played for his hometown Buffalo Bills, had lost his life. However, that is untrue, and he is currently on life support. According to The Tampa Bay Times, the former wide receiver suffered severe head and … Continue reading “Despite Reports, Ex-NFL Player Mike Williams Is Not Dead, But On Life Support”
A 14-year-old white teenager has been indicted on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly held a Black child underwater several times as the boy called out for help and yelled that he could not swim. According to NBC News, the teenager also faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge as the incident is … Continue reading “White Teen Charged With Attempted Murder For Racially Motivated Drowning Attack On Black Child”
History may be in the making for Afro-Latina Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos. Amid several races today, significant attention will be on the votes in the Democratic primary for the 1st congressional district to replace the seat held by seven-term Democrat, U.S. Representative David Cicilline. As the residents of Rhode Island cast their votes, the ballot … Continue reading “Rhode Island May Elect Its First Afro-Latina Congresswoman, Sabina Matos”
A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second complaint that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor. ESPN reports that after the first complaint on July 17, another girl alleged she had a relationship with the MLB player to the specialized prosecutor’s office for boys, girls, … Continue reading “Prosecutor In Dominican Republic Investigating Second Complaint Against Wander Franco”
A new exhibit is coming to Underground Atlanta. A tech entrepreneur has soft-launched Subsume Studios, a space dedicated to Afrofuturism, over Labor Day weekend in the downtown hub. Dedren Snead’s vision is to champion the revitalized tourist attraction by building his studio to promote art, culture, and technological advancement within the city. Afrofuturism has emerged … Continue reading “Georgia’s First Afrofuturism Studio Opens In Underground Atlanta”
Akon still believes in the prospects of African investment, as he laid out in an interview on the Revolt podcast, Assets Over Liabilities. According to Yahoo, Akon implored Black people to pool resources in Africa: “I mean, you name it. We’re leading in every single sector,” he said. “Just imagine if we all just decided to … Continue reading “Akon Still Believes In Akon City”
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is confident that she and President Joe Biden will win reelection in 2024. So confident that she’s prepared to take over the Oval Office, “if necessary,” she says. CBS News reports. While Republicans, critics, and even fellow Democrats have expressed concerns over Biden’s age, Harris says she … Continue reading “Madam President? VP Kamala Harris Says She’s Prepared To Be President ‘If Necessary’”