Simone Biles Shatters Records at 26, Rewriting Gymnastics History
[Image: Agência Brasil Fotografias] In a breathtaking showcase of unparalleled skill, unyielding dedication, and sheer determination, Simone Biles has once again etched her name indelibly into the annals of gymnastics history. At the age of 26, she has defied traditional notions of age limitations within the sport, emerging triumphant as the reigning champion of the […]
Shaping History A New Era in Law Enforcement with Louisville’s First Black Female Police Chief
[Image: louisville-police.org] In a remarkable turn of events that has captured the attention of people far and wide, Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has taken on the role of Louisville’s very first Black female police chief. This appointment holds a profound significance, especially at a time when concerns about civil rights violations within the Louisville Metro Police Department […]
Embracing Timeless Elegance: A Closer Look at Gabrielle Monique Union’s Inspiring Journey
[Image: Gabrielle Union Plays Never Have I Ever! – MTV Movies] The idea of aging has long been accompanied by negative misconceptions and societal pressures. However, there are individuals who defy these stereotypes, showcasing that aging can be a remarkable voyage marked by self-assurance, growth, and beauty. Gabrielle Monique Union, a renowned actress and advocate, […]
Real-Life Bonds in Entertainment: The Enduring Friendship of Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold
iHollywoodTV™ – Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold [Image: iHollywoodTV™ youtube] It’s not every day that best friends off-screen get the opportunity to play best friends on a popular TV show. Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, both immensely talented and versatile actresses, have done just that, captivating audiences with their seamless and heartwarming portrayal of friendship […]
Do HISD Magnet Schools Damage Neighborhood Schools?
HISD began its magnet school program in the mid-1970s. Previously the district had stoutly resisted court-ordered integration by asserting that Mexican students were to be newly classified as white and bussing them to predominantly Black campuses. By providing transportation (via the same buses) to magnet schools with specialized curriculum to attract them, it was hoped […]
If You Can’t See Color You Can’t See Me
“If you give a n—– an inch, he will take an ell. A n—– should know nothing but to obey his master, to do as he is told to do. Learning would spoil the best n—– in the world.” Slave master Hugh Auld warned his wife as he forbade her to educate Frederick Douglas. “From […]
Perception Versus Reality
If an individual perceives something to be real, it might only be real in his sight and mind, not universal reality. In the twenty-first century, Christian Right Evangelicals and The GOP who are making things seem right only through perception, by seeking to make wrong, right, and right wrong. This is why (73+) million Americans […]
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF Ruby Revis Poindexter
Ruby Mae Revis was born May 16, 1928 and departed on August 14, 2023. Ruby Revis Poindexter was the last of ten children born to Billy Turner Revis and Hattie Elizabeth Stredic Revis; her parents, six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. She was born in Van Vleck, Texas, A Negro Settlement, in […]
Wokism
America is experiencing a socio-religious cultural crisis of monumental proportions. In fact, polarization in American society is at an all-time high, and self-centeredness is engulfing the soul of America’s spiritualmoral declaration: “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and […]
Trailblazers in Sports: Ice Cube’s Big3 Basketball League
In the dynamic world of contemporary sports, only a handful of endeavors have successfully managed to capture the essence of innovation, empowerment, and inclusivity quite like Ice Cube’s Big3 three-on-three basketball league. This league not only revolutionized the approach to playing and enjoying basketball but also carved its legacy as the first Black-owned sports league […]
