Last month, Jaisaan Lovett graduated from Rochester, New York’s University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men as the first black valedictorian. In the weeks leading up to the school’s graduation, Lovett expected an invitation to speak during the ceremony but was forbidden due to several “run-ins” with the school’s principal, …

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and LeBron James “are going to fit together like a glove,” according to LaVar Ball. During a video interview with Overtime, Ball’s outspoken father shared his thoughts on LeBron’s recent decision to bring his talents to L.A.’s historic franchise. For LaVar, pairing LeBron …

Terrell Owens has a slight change of plans regarding the acceptance of his upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Early last month, the former NFL Wide Receiver publicly declined his invitation to attend the August 4 induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, but has since opted to celebrate his career …

The Archdiocese of Washington has issued an apology after a black family was kicked out of a funeral at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlotte Hall, Maryland by a Catholic priest. FOX 5 DC reports, the confrontation took place on June 26 during the homegoing service of Agnes Hicks, where …

South Carolina resident, George Adams is truly grateful of a recent gift he’s received from a stranger. According to ABC News, Adams was diagnosed with kidney disease 15 years ago and was on the transplant waitlist for 9 months. On May 30, the 48-year-old father of three received a rare …

Donald Trump’s tendency to live without a moral compass is a threat to all of mankind. Since moving into the White House, Trump has passed a number of policies that have been incredibly cruel and cynical to society. Trump’s immigration policy is the latest of his controversial acts, which have …

Floyd Mayweather has done it again with the purchase of his $18 million “Billionaire Watch.” This week the retired boxing champ caused a social media frenzy after he posted an Instagram video displaying the 260 carats, emerald-cut diamond watch. The viral post immediately prompted a list of mixed responses from …

Police using excessive force while in the line of duty is a growing concern for many Americans. On Thursday, a new viral clip surfaced showing a Lancaster, Pennsylvania police officer deploying a taser into the back of a male suspect — later identified as Sean Williams — who was sitting …

The violent murder of 15-year-old Bronx resident Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz has resulted in local lawmakers to take action against the bodega where the teen was murdered outside by alleged gang members. This week, Councilman Ritchie Torres issued a statement to New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs expressing his outrage …

Through the years many artists have leveraged their voice and platform to address the growing unrest of social issues in America. From Nina Simone’s timeless classic “Strange Fruit” to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” music has offered an antidote to embolden, enlighten and entertain disenfranchised listeners. To help carry on …

Summer is finally upon us, and judging from recent headlines racism by white women is raising temperatures across the country. Jennifer “BBQ Becky” Schulte, Roseanne Barr, Permit Patty, the racist California lady, and Stephanie Sebby-Strempel have all increased their public notoriety due to their prejudice actions. In fact, each woman …