Rev. LaKeesha Walrond Appointed As First Black Female President Of New York Theological Seminary
The appointment of Rev. LaKeesha Walrond as President of the New York Theological Seminary marks a new era for the seminary.
Black Strippers Awarded More than $3 Million In Racial Discrimination Case
Last year, a federal judge ruled that the five Black dancers were subject to worse working conditions than their White colleagues.
House Passes Bill To Extend Anti-Discrimination Protections To LGBTQ Americans
The legislation amends the Civil Rights Act to extend protections to Americans based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Colorado Cop Who Confronted Black Man Picking Up Trash In His Front Yard Resigns
John Smyly, the Boulder, Colorado, officer who initiated contact with Zayd Atkinson that resulted in a tense interaction where several officers drew their guns, was allowed to resign.
Texas Police Shooting Death Of Pamela Turner Rule A Homicide By Medical Examiners
Following a brief struggle with 44-year-old Pamela Turner, the unidentified officer draws back from her only to fire his weapon five times.
Two Black Girls Make History At Arkansas School As Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Alexis Peterson and Taykeetria Rogers are the first-ever Black female valedictorian and Black female salutatorian in Junction City, Arkansas, School District History.
She, The People: Gina Clayton-Johnson On Ending The Cycle Of Isolation Surrounding Women With Incarcerated Loved Ones
Gina Clayton-Johnson, the founder of the Essie Justice Group, spoke to ESSENCE about the debilitating effects the incarceration of a loved one has on women's health.
Missouri Senate Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 8 Weeks With No Exception For Rape, Incest
Missouri's eight-week ban on abortions is not expected to take effect unless Roe v Wade is overturned, with legislators saying it is not meant to be a challenge.
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Joins 2020 Presidential Race
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be the 23rd Democratic to make their bid for the White House in 2020.
Lawmakers Renew Push To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
Rep. Joh Katko (R-NY) introduced the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2019 to get the Treasury Department to place Tubman on the $20 by 2020.
Historic Number Of Black Women To Graduate From The United States Military Academy at West Point
A record-breaking number of 32 Black women are set to graduate from The United States Military Academy at West Point.
Landlord Goes on Racist Tirade Against Black Tenant
Winter Whittaker said she faced months of verbal abuse from her former landlord Dean Parsons in Richmond, Virginia.
Alabama Senate Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Bill In US, Without Exception For Rape Or Incest
Democrats in the Alabama Senate attempted to reintroduce an amendment that would make exceptions for victims of rape and incest, but that motion failed.
Black Woman Killed By Baytown, Texas Cop Was Not Pregnant: Officials Confirm
The woman, identified by family as 44-year-old Pamela Turner, was shot an killed by a Baytown Officer who was attempting to arrest her.
Crowdsourcing Campaign Raises More Than $8,000 To Help Doctoral Student Attend Prestigious Summer Internship With NASA
India Jackson, who is completing her doctorate in physics at Georgia State University, is now all set to go to NASA's field center in Houston.
No Investigation For Broward Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Using Excessive Force On Teen At School
After being taken to the floor by a Broward County sheriff's deputy, and allegedly placed in a chokehold, 17-year-old Jordan Bennett sustained a gash on his forehead.
Black Harvard Law Professor Who Is Representing Harvey Weinstein In Sexual Assault Trial To Be Removed As Faculty Dean
Robert S. Sullivan, Jr., and his wife, Stephanie Robinson, were noted as the first Black faculty deans in the history of Harvard.
A 99-Year-Old Veteran Finally Got To Participate In Graduation Ceremony 70 Years After Earning Degree
Elizabeth Barker Johnson, who just celebrated her 99th birthday two weeks ago, walked across the stage at Winston-Salem State University's graduation, 70 years after earning her degree.
Stepfather Taken Into Custody, Held On $1 Million Bond In Maleah Davis Case
Derion Vence, the stepfather of Maleah Davis, is being held on $1 million bond on the count of "tampering with evidence, namely a corpse."