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WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

August 04, 2022 - 09:00 PM KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict by Judge Anna Sotnikova, but her lawyers said later she was “very upset.” Griner als...

Mom and 9-year-old daughter launch back-to-school gear collection

July 26, 2022 - 05:00 PM Nationwide — Chrishonda Benson, founder and CEO of Pretty Dope Society, has partnered with her 9-year-old daughter, Mariah, to launch a new line of backpacks with a whole lot of Black representation. Chrishonda comments, “Far too often, Black families are left out of the narra...

Black billionaire philanthropist launches internship platform for HBCU students

July 22, 2022 - 05:00 PM Nationwide — Internships have proven to be a game-changer, helping college students, better determine their career path and providing a chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience in their field of interest. In fact, one study found that more than 80 percent of graduates reported that a...

13-year-old becomes youngest Black person to go to medical school

July 13, 2022 - 05:00 PM Nationwide — Meet Alena Analeigh who has made history at the age of 13 as the youngest African American to ever be accepted into medical school. Just one year after graduating from high school, she now is set to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. ...

Race stands as a backdrop in Jan. 6 committee hearings on Capitol Hill

June 10, 2022 - 10:23 AM By Gerren Keith Gaynor (the grio) - After nearly a year of investigating the horrific events of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, the House committee that was formed to uncover the root causes of the deadly and violent attack is finally releasing its findings in a series of hearings on the Hill. The...

Cosby in video testimony denies sex abuse of teen in 1970s

June 09, 2022 - 04:20 PM SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — In video testimony played for jurors Wednesday at a civil trial, Bill Cosby denies sexually abusing a teenage girl at the Playboy Mansion in the mid-1970s. Asked by an attorney for Judy Huth, who is suing Cosby, whether he had tried to put his hand down Huth&r...

Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison

June 09, 2022 - 02:25 PM NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls, prosecutors said in a memo filed Wednesday in advance of his sentencing later this month. A New York City jury&n...

Cosby faces sex abuse allegations again as civil trial opens

June 01, 2022 - 10:30 AM SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Cosby will again be facing sex abuse allegations Wednesday as attorneys give opening statements in a civil trial that’s one of the last remaining legal claims against the comedian. Lawyers for 64-year-old Judy Huth will outline the evidence they plan to ...

Uvalde tells Biden to ‘do something’; he pledges ‘we will’

May 28, 2022 - 03:45 PM UVALDE, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden grieved with the shattered community of Uvalde on Sunday, mourning privately for three hours with anguished families of the 19 schoolchildren and two teachers killed by a gunman. Faced with chants of “do something” as he departed a...

Civil Rights activist seeks justice for Black employees injured at Tyson Foods

May 25, 2022 - 06:35 PM Nationwide — Civil rights activist Essie Berry says that Tyson Foods Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa appears to be allowing people of color to be violated leading to emotional and mental trauma associated with depression in employees who have suffered from serious injuries while working. She also ...

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WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

Mom and 9-year-old daughter launch back-to-school gear collection

Black billionaire philanthropist launches internship platform for HBCU students

13-year-old becomes youngest Black person to go to medical school

Race stands as a backdrop in Jan. 6 committee hearings on Capitol Hill

Cosby in video testimony denies sex abuse of teen in 1970s

Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison

Cosby faces sex abuse allegations again as civil trial opens

Uvalde tells Biden to ‘do something’; he pledges ‘we will’

Civil Rights activist seeks justice for Black employees injured at Tyson Foods

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