The year 2024 marked the heartbreaking loss of several iconic Black figures, whose impact transcended entertainment, business, sports, and activism. These individuals didn’t just entertain or excel in their respective …
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Food and water are available at BeLoved Asheville. BeLoved Asheville continues to distribute and collect food, water, and other supplies and donations at 32 Old Charlotte Hwy. in Asheville. The…
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The NAACP has filed its fourth lawsuit in Georgia to protect thousands of voters’ access to the Ballot Box come Nov. 5. According to a press release, on Wednesday, the…
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Photo by Matt Henson Blue Ridge Public Radio is providing updates on conditions in WNC via their blog at www.bpr.org/live-updates/live-blog-hurricane-helene-wnc. Drivers should not go into restricted areas because it endangers…
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CBS Host Tony Dokoupil Dragged For ‘Aggressive’ And ‘Extraordinarily Hostile’ Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview
CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil served as a reminder of how white journalists have historically treated Black intellectuals, particularly those who refuse to help perpetuate views that have already been given plenty…
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Journalist Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years by Russian court in case U.S. slams as a sham
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsAmerican journalist Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a maximum security prison by a Russian court Friday after he was found guilty of espionage in a case that his employer,…
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Airports fill with long lines and broken blue screens following cancellations and delays due to global IT outage
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsAirports devolved into scenes of chaos early Friday after ground stops were issued because of a massive IT outage felt across the globe. Long lines, crowded gates and agitated passengers…
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Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, secured a massive $71 million payout in their lawsuit against the maker of the popular L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls. Spotted on TMZ Hip…
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A fault with an update issued by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike led to a cascading effect among global IT systems Friday, with industries ranging from banking to airlines facing outages. Banks…
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On September 20, 2024 Beloved Community Center held a march and rally in Asheville as part of their statewide initiative. The march focused on amplifying the voices of all North…