Dr. Cornel West has announced he is running for “truth and justice” in his presidential bid announcement. See below for his Twitter announcement: I am […]
Author: Tiffanie Lanelle
Tiffanie Lanelle is a Managing Editor at Urban Newsroom, writer, social and criminal justice advocate, and in executive management at UnmutedCo. As a graduate of Spelman College, she's passionate about the growth and development of the black community, black women and black people.
Legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, has Died at Age 83
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, aged 83, died in her home in Küsnach near Zurich Switzerland. Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner) was […]
Spelman College Clearing Outstanding Student Balances for Last School Year
Atlanta’s Spelman College, ranked the No. 1 Historically Black College & University (HBCU) for 14 years, has cleared all outstanding balances for the school year […]
Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie has Passed Away at Age 57
The Hip-Hop legend, “Clown Prince of Rap,” singer, DJ, record producer, actor, comedian, and writer Biz Markie has passed away at the age of 57. […]
“This Fourth of July is yours, not mine.” A Frederick Douglass Reminder on this “Holiday”
Abolitionist, orator, author, and orator Frederick Douglass, born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, was born around February 1818 into slavery. He delivered his first anti-slavery lecture […]
Nikole Hannah-Jones Granted Tenure by UNC-Chapel Hill Board
Months after refusing to grant Pulitzer-prize winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure, the trustee board for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill voted Wednesday […]
Civil Rights Activist and Businessman Vernon Jordan has Died at 85
Vernon Jordan, businessman and advisor to President Bill Clinton, died at the age of 85 on Monday evening. According to his daughter, Vickee Jordan, “Vernon E. […]
Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins Today
The second impeachment trial of 45 (Trump) is set to begin today, continuing through at least next week in a tedious schedule. The basis of […]
The Trumps Leave the White House for the Last Time
After a petty farewell message last night given by 45, the Trumps have now left the White House for the last time and have arrived […]
Duranice Pace, Eldest Sister of The Anointed Pace Sisters, has Passed Away
We are saddened to report the passing Duranice Pace, the eldest sister of the singing sister group The Anointed Pace Sisters. Duranice Pace was born […]