A sculpture of a Black woman in Times Square raises an important question.
Controversial Statue in Times Square For years, we’ve been warned about the damaging stereotypes surrounding the image of an angry black woman. Imagine my surprise, then, upon discovering a 12-foot bronze statue in Times Square depicting such a figure. My immediate reaction? “Did white supremacists commission this?” Surprisingly, the answer is no. However, this statue […]
Draymond Green expresses anger at being called an ‘angry black man’
Draymond Green pushed back against being perceived as an “angry black man” after the Warriors’ 117-93 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 2. During the match, Green received his fifth technical foul of the postseason. He also faced a racial slur from the crowd, which stirred the fans, according to Warriors Security, as reported by […]
Draymond Green frustrated with being labeled an ‘angry Black man’
Draymond Green received his fifth technical foul during his ninth playoff game this season. This incident occurred in the second quarter when he elbowed Naz Reed after Reed fouled him. Last season, Green faced an indefinite suspension due to his behavior on the court, which had been escalating since the previous playoffs. This included a […]
Reasons behind the cancellation of the ‘Black Mirror’ USS Callister episode: cinematographer
Lost in space. The much-loved “USS Callister” episode from Netflix’s “Black Mirror,” which aired in 2017, was initially intended to be part of a full series. Instead, it transformed into a sequel that was released last month as part of Season 7. Cinematographer Stephan Pehrsson shared some insights on why a series based on this […]
Chicago Faces Lowest Economic Growth for Black Americans Among Major Cities
Chicago ranks poorly on economic indicators for Black Americans among major U.S. cities, despite a long history of left-leaning Democratic policies. Data reveals that Chicago is struggling in areas such as employment, economic growth, income, food stamp utilization, and poverty rates. Writer Ted Dubrowski notes that these statistics are particularly harsh for the city’s most […]
12-Foot Sculpture of Curvy Black Woman Adorns Times Square
After the installation of a statue purported to represent a “plus-size black woman” in Times Square, social media reaction has been mixed. A new 12-foot bronze sculpture titled “It is grounded by a star” has been unveiled in Duffy Square. Created by artist Thomas J. Price, its meaning invites various interpretations. According to the description […]
Publicly Funded Statue in Times Square of a 12-Foot-Tall Overweight Black Woman Faces Immediate Mockery
12-Foot Statue Unveiled in Times Square A new 12-foot statue titled “The Star Ground” has been installed in Times Square, New York City, aiming to celebrate cultural diversity. The piece, designed by Thomas J. Price, depicts a woman with her hands on her hips, dressed in a T-shirt and braided pants. The installation’s description notes […]
Black Smoke Indicates No Pope Chosen in Initial Conclave Ballot
Vatican City: On Wednesday evening, black smoke billowed from the chimneys of the Sistine Chapel, indicating the outcome of the initial vote by Cardinals gathered for the Conclave to select a new Pope for the Roman Catholic Church. In St. Peter’s Square, thousands of devoted followers awaited the smoke to signal the results following a […]
Many Americans Believe BLM Movement Has Not Helped Black People, Poll Reveals
Many American adults feel that the focus on racial issues hasn’t brought about significant change for Black Americans since George Floyd’s death in police custody, according to a recent poll. Data from Pew Research Center indicates a notable decline in support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, five years after protests against police violence […]
Black smoke indicates that the first day of the Vatican conclave did not result in the election of a new pope.
A plume of black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 cardinals present couldn’t elect a new Pope on the first day of the Conclave. The initial voting began around 5:45 PM local time, following a solemn procession to the Chapel and the cardinals taking their oaths in secrecy. […]