Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Angie Stone tragically passed away at the age of 63 after a car accident in Alabama, leaving a profound void in the music industry and a legacy as a pioneer of neo-soul and a trailblazer for female artists in hip-hop and R&B.
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The HBO documentary series “Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest (1977-2015)” explores the continued struggle for racial justice in America from the late 1970s through 2015, featuring figures such as Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Rev. Al Sharpton, and Alicia Garza.
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According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among Americans, with nearly 2,500 people dying from it every day. The disease is also more prevalent among Black men and women, who have higher rates of high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes.
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Nearly 40 recently terminated federal workers protested at Senate offices, hoping to share their stories with senators and their staff, after 30,000 federal employees were fired since the Trump-Musk firings began in January.
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Hundreds of pastors, clergy, and officers of the Black Church attended a press conference on Presidents Day in response to executive orders by the 47th president of the United States, calling for a nationwide boycott to begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5.
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