News

Sybil gives the top stories for the day including: Eric Mays' legacy in trouble, the clock is ticking on TIkTok, life's essential 8 The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Eric Mays’ Legacy in Trouble & More appeared first on Black America Web.

Anthony "Baby Gap" Walker, a core member of famed R&B/funk group The Gap Band, passed away March 4 in an Ohio hospital.

Researchers conducted a study that found students are not negatively impacted by anti-racism programs in schools. The post Study Finds No Increase In Stress Among High School Students Who Participated In Anti-Racism Program appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Courtney B. Vance, 64 Luenell, 65 Marlon Jackson, 67 Scrap Deleon, 36 (LHHATL) Andrew Young , 92 (Civil Rights activist) Mitt Romney, 77 Liza Minelli. 78 James Taylor, 76   REMEMBERING B. Smyth (1994-2022) Al Jarreau (1940-2017) Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To Know:’ March 12, 2024 The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ A King Family Member Dies and More appeared first on Black America Web.

News

Meet Adrianne Todman, the Deputy HUD Secretary who will be acting HUD Secretary once Marcia Fudge's resignation takes effect. The post Adrianne Todman Named Acting HUD Secretary After Marcia Fudge Announces Resignation appeared first on NewsOne.

Celebrates New Release During Multiple Book Releases and Signings Richmond, VA – March 10, 2024 –On Saturday, March 9, Sheilah Belle “The Belle” introduced the world to her new book Journey in the Journey.   The introduction took place during a special book release held at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center in Richmond, VA. […]

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Terrence Howard, 55 Letoya Luckett, 43 (Original member of Destiny’s Child) Anthony Davis, 31 (Lakers) Jude Demorest, 32 (actress, STAR) Johnny Knoxville, 53 Paul Wall, 43 Bobby McFerrin, 74 Jimmy Iovine, 71 (Founder of Interscope records, Beats by Dre) Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To Know:’ March […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Biden is Ready to Take on Trump & More appeared first on Black America Web.

Crime

Jemison, Alabama police delayed arresting a white driver accused of fleeing the scene of a hit and run that injured a Black woman, graphic video shows. The post Video Shows Alabama Cop Delay Arresting White Driver Who ‘Ran Over’ Black Woman In Alleged Hit-And-Run appeared first on NewsOne.

Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt blocked promoting a highly decorated Air Force officer because the veteran once called out systemic racism. The post GOP Senator Blocks Promoting Decorated Air Force Colonel Who Addressed Military’s ‘Blind Spots’ On Race appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Kenny Smith, 59 (Inside the NBA) Lester Holt, 65 (NBC News anchor) Boris Kodjoe, 51 Leon, 62 (Temptations, Five Heartbeats) Micky Dolenz, 79 (The Monkees) Kendrick Sampson, 36 (Nathon on Insecure) Kate Gosselin, 49 (Kate plus 8 reality star)   REMEMBERING Alan Hale Jr (The Skipper on Gilligans Island 1921-1990) Sybil […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ The Cases Against Fani Willis Continue and More appeared first on Black America Web.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Twyla Stallworth reported her white neighbor. The post Video Shows Alabama Cop Assaulting, Arresting Black Woman Who Called Police On White Neighbor appeared first on NewsOne.

A government agency helping the development of minority-owned businesses was ordered by a federal judge to stop being reverse racist against white business owners. The post Minority Business Agency Accused Of Reverse Racism, Ordered To Serve White Businesses Too appeared first on NewsOne.