The musician joined The Wailers in 1974 and contributed to some of its most beloved songs. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tyrone-downie-the-wailers-dies_n_636d227de4b021a403920233
A $100,000 reward is being offered to track down those responsible for the hate crime. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/noose-chicago-obama-presidential-center-police-investigation_n_636dbefbe4b09d758bd5a5c5
The letter comes after the rapper responded to a lyric on Drake and 21 Savage’s new album implying she lied about being shot by Tory Lanez. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/megan-thee-stallion-open-letter-support-leaders-denouncing-violence-against-women_n_636d7a08e4b0290136401e62
Researchers found that the number of tweets containing one of several different racial slurs soared in the week after the Tesla mogul bought Twitter. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/twitter-racial-slurs-big-since-elon-musk_n_636d609ae4b0d82d23a54b2b
Instead of using a hotline, this is a number you can call or text for free if you need to vent or be comforted. Here’s how it works. Original source:
The tech savant is reminding us all about the power of Black people on the internet at a crucial time in her YA book. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shavone-c-book-black-internet-effect_n_636a6b34e4b05f221e7e44d5
MSNBC’s abrupt decision to cancel the Saturday morning news program came after the host was the target of attacks by Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-leaders-letter-msnbc-tiffany-cross_n_6369ac01e4b0eb51ab134bc2
There is one particular scene and color that costume designer Ruth E. Carter hopes will make people feel like part of the movie experience. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/costume-design-ruth-e-carter-black-panther-chadwick_n_63506eb1e4b04cf8f37f7dd5
“It was one of those things that even when I announced it, I was like, ‘OK, I can’t take it back. Now, it’s like final.’” Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rihanna-discusses-super-bowl-halftime-show_n_63691a9fe4b024c3019662fd
Gentrification is not just the buying up of land once inhabited by Black folks — it’s also the naming of things. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-gentrification-marion-barry_n_63691473e4b024c301965530