BLKNewsNow.com 1-year anniversary: Gratitude starts with attitude
It’s a hot Saturday, and there are many places I could be, in theory, on the unofficial start to the summer. June was dominated by…
Juneteenth: Let’s celebrate the Black man who invented the snack at everyone’s party
Today is a special day of gratitude and communion for Black families and friends across the country. Juneteenth is one of the oldest holidays in…
Racist backlash over ‘Little Mermaid’ casting shouldn’t overshadow progress
After 34 years since its first release, one of Disney’s most popular and beloved tales, “The Little Mermaid” was adapted into a live-action film that…
Is Walgreens banned from selling the ‘abortion pill’? This is why the answer has been confusing
If you have been feeling confused about Walgreens’s status since the uproar over the national pharmacy’s restrictions with Mifeprex, the drug commonly referred to as…
Dadeville mass shooting: Cyclical American tragedy hits new low
“This is incomprehensible.” My eyes spoke for me as I struggled to watch the T.V. yesterday. We’ve all witnessed mass shootings in the U.S. and…
More Black-owned hospitals are needed. Revitalizing this facility could be the start
Black health care – and the lack of quality medical care in the U.S. – has been a hot topic as of late, one that…
Women’s History Month: Why Michelle Obama deserves recognition
Being late to write about the many women I can, and would love to pay tribute to during Women’s History Month, I decided to cap…
Angela Bassett’s controversial Oscar moment was an example of dignity amid discomfort
It wasn’t exactly a Claudette Colvin or Rosa Parks moment but many of us understood what we all perceived Angela Bassett was feeling when she…
Inexpensive cosmetic surgery abroad is soaring, but is it worth the risks?
I’ve been amazed watching the skyrocketing rates of women, especially women of color, rushing across the border to achieve the particular look they desire. The…
The 2023 Super Bowl deserves its place in (Black) history
This February will be remembered as a time when we not only celebrated Black history, we watched ourselves making it! The 2023 Super Bowl will…
Black history is so powerful Republicans want to bury it
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of the MAGA-fueled years of Republican extremism that has become the new center of the GOP,…
Unjustified police stops continue in communities of color. I know because it happened to me
When you arrive home early morning after a hard night of work only to discover your beloved house cat has gone AWOL, what else could…
My first celebrity gifting suite experience — and all the free swag
Gifting celebrities with expensive items for award shows have been around since the 90’s, and in our age of social media, gifting them swag for…
Black men shouldn’t duck mental health resources
Sometimes prevailing wisdom falls in our lap when we least expect it. Years ago, a close colleague and myself would frequently visit two friends who were…
White lives have always mattered – that’s the problem, “Ye”
During Paris Fashion Week, America’s most controversial rap “artist” turned fashion designer Kanye West did what he does best: generate headlines. This time, he had…
Venus and Serena Williams: Black women who broke barriers and inspired a new generation
Growing up in Southern California, I couldn’t help but hear the stories about the two Black girls that crossed racial boundaries by playing tennis. Venus…
Right-wing media embraces Black suspects, ignores Black victims
Believe it or not, once upon a time, right-wing media giants like Fox News actually exercised some restraint when covering news about crimes involving Black…
Why is swimming so “white”?
Recently during an episode of the BLK News Now! YouTube Vlog “FalCo Files,” I was presented with a question about my opinion of an annoying…
Providing mental health support for children of color more important than ever
Society is rapidly changing, and children of color in school today face pressures I never had to worry about when I was growing up. The…
Back to School: For some kids, supplies are the least of their worries
Back to school has either arrived or is fast approaching for many children. For the millions of low-income students with food insecurities that depend on…
