SAN DIEGO – A concert by R&B singer Ashanti at SeaWorld San Diego became the backdrop for an animal welfare protest when a 49-foot yacht displaying PETA‘s “SeaWorld Kills” banner moved into view behind the Bayside Amphitheater stage. Earlier in the day, PETA supporters gathered outside the park with signs
Jimi Hendrix in 1970 (Getty Images) New York City’s W. 8th Street has a new name in honor of one of the city’s myriad musical luminaries: Jimi Hendrix Way. An unveiling ceremony was held, June 10. The newly minted street is located in Greenwich Village, down the street from Hendrix’s
Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose has been tapped to both star in and produce the pilot for the upcoming animated series ‘The Uptown Chronicles’. Taking place in the year 2100 Chicago, ‘The Uptown Chronicles’ follows the adventures of the Hamilton family, led by scientist father Dre and guardian
Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and raised on a Michigan farm by his grandparents, James Earl Jones overcame significant challenges early in life. His childhood was marked by a debilitating stutter that led him to remain mostly silent, but through determination and the support of a caring
Vel Phillips was a distinguished civil rights activist and politician in Wisconsin, celebrated for her groundbreaking accomplishments in public service. In 1956, she became the first Black person and woman elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, marking a historic achievement. She continued to break barriers by becoming the first Black
Simone Biles has already made history, but the entire Team USA women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Summer Olympic Games is setting new milestones. The team, featuring Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Hezly Rivera, aims to reclaim the Olympic team gold while breaking records. For the first
Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, according to two sources familiar with the situation as reported by Politico. The endorsement could be announced as early as Thursday. Despite being out of office for over a decade, Obama remains a deeply influential figure in
Dr. Rashad Richey Takes “Indisputable” National