'Dark October': Everything we know about Aluu 4 inspired true-crime movie

Directed by the award-winning Toka McBaror, 'Dark October' tells the horrifying story of the four students of the University of Port Harcourt who were killed on October 5, 2012. After getting accused of theft, four young men (Ugonna Obuzor, Lloyd Toku, Chiadika Biringa, and Tekena Elkanah) find themselves at the mercy of an angry mob. Things quickly escalate until all four students are lynched by the crowd, which sparks a nationwide outrage. [Read More]

18 People Working to Close the Racial Wealth Gap

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2014 Boston Marathon Increases Security

March 11, 2014 8:03 AM EDT With an anticipated one million people expected to gather at the finish line of the 2014 Boston Marathon, exactly where two bombs went off killing three and injuring more than 260 last year, law enforcement officials said Monday that they are tightening security around what will be a very symbolic race. More than 3,500 police officers, double the 2013 presence, will be present at the race to protect supporters and runners alike, the New York Times reports. [Read More]

5 outfits for 5 days of work inspired by Anna Banner

Another Monday is upon us, and we have just the outfit inspiration for your week.

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6 Things You Didn't Know About Late Myles Munroe's Replacement

Dr. Burrows appointment as senior pastor and chairman BFMI, was announced a week after the death of the ministry's founder at a special Kingdom Celebration Service, held last Sunday November 16 after which he addressed the congregation, enjoining them to support him continue the good work, Dr. Munroe had started.

Here are 6 things you don't know about Dave Burrows:

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Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez 60-year-old wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires

Her recent victory as Miss Universe Buenos Aires marks a pivotal moment, not only for her journey but also for the evolution of the Miss Universe organisation towards greater inclusivity and diversity. She will now represent Buenos Aires at the upcoming national selection for Miss Universe Argentina in May 2024. ADVERTISEMENT This groundbreaking shift is a direct result of the Miss Universe Organisation's decision in September 2023 to eliminate age restrictions for contestants. [Read More]

Ariana Kukors Details Alleged Abuse by Coach Sean Hutchison

Former Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors on Friday posted an emotional essay detailing what she calls years of “pain, trauma, horror, and abuse” at the hands of her former coach, Sean Hutchison. Kukors, now 28, alleges in the essay that Hutchison, who coached her starting from age 13, “groomed” and manipulated her for years, before their relationship eventually turned sexual. After the 2012 Olympics, Kukors writes, she quit swimming and moved in with Hutchison in Seattle. [Read More]

AWARDS: The Price Of a Life

TIME April 4, 1988 12:00 AM EDT When an executive is killed before the apex of his career, how much should the company responsible for his death have to pay his estate? That was the question confronting the jury in a two-week federal trial in Manhattan involving the death of IBM Vice President Philip (“Don”) Estridge, who was killed along with his wife and 124 other passengers in the 1985 crash of a Delta Air Lines jumbo jet in Dallas. [Read More]

Basil Rathbone (Actor) - On This Day

Profession: Actor Biography: Basil Rathbone was an English actor most recognized for his iconic portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in fourteen Hollywood films made between 1939 and 1946. Rathbone's embodiment of the detective, complete with deerstalker cap and curved pipe, has had an enduring influence on perceptions of the character. Apart from Holmes, Rathbone appeared in over 70 films across his career, displaying his range as a performer. He starred as Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and also appeared in two of Universal's classic monster movies, Son of Frankenstein (1939) and Tower of London (1939). [Read More]

Books to Read to Educate Yourself About Anti-Racism and Race

The last two months have been tough for business at Eso Won Books in Los Angeles. The store, which opened in 1990, specializes in African-American literature and has never had to close its doors to the public for such a long time before. But it was forced to do so when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March. And while its staff has been taking online orders in the meantime and re-opened for walk-in customers last week, recent days have seen another major change. [Read More]