Judge Reuben Anderson, who blazed a trail for Black … OXFORD, Miss. — A man once said Mississippi is an incredible state — full of talented musicians, gifted authors, actors, athletes — but the problem is we can’t keep ‘em. That is in large part because of the past. But we met a man who’s doing everything he can to change the future. Anyone who […]
Country singer Luke Combs apologizes for Confederate … Country star Luke Combs has apologized for appearing with Confederate flags, saying he is now aware of how painful that flag is.
Tyler Perry, Clintons attend memorial for actor Cicely … NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry and Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church. Gospel singer Bebe Winans sang “Stand” — a request from Tyson before her death — and a letter was read by rocker Lenny Kravitz, who was […]
Wallace becomes 1st Black driver to lead lap at Daytona … Bubba Wallace came out of NASCAR’s marquee race with another milestone, becoming the first Black driver to lead a lap in the Daytona 500.
Social justice at NASCAR’s forefront as new season … NASCAR received warnings — “Go Woke, Go Broke” — from every corner of the internet last summer.
Larson grateful for 2nd chance in NASCAR after racial … After serving a six-month suspension for his use of a racial slur that nearly cost him his career, Kyle Larson is appreciative of the opportunity ahead.
San Francisco votes to remove Washington, Lincoln … The San Francisco school board has voted to remove the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln from public schools after officials deemed them and other prominent figures, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, unworthy of the honor.
Newsfeed Now: Biden administration asks Congress … In the latest edition of Newsfeed Now, Pres. Biden outlines his new plan to fight the coronavirus, and the sports world mourns the loss of Hammerin’ Hank Aaron.
Panel OKs resolution barring Shelby County from naming … Just hours after Joe Biden’s swearing-in as president, a Shelby County Commission panel gave a favorable recommendation to a resolution that would prohibit the county from naming any parks, roads or other county property after former President Donald Trump.
Lafayette County to put up marker for lynching victims OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi county will put up a marker to remember Black men who were lynched by white mobs between 1885 and 1935. It will be near a statue that honors Confederate soldiers. Lafayette County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the memorial for seven Black men lynched in in the county […]
Capitol riot arrests: What we know about these notable … What we know about the about people arrested after photos, video showed them at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.