dr.born2bnatural

Wife, mother, God-follower, natural hair wearer, servant leader and adjunct professor. Learning & educating others lover.

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. A young man whose life mattered, whose future mattered, and whose memory will never be forgotten.

It is an honor to stand with Nolan's family as they lay him to rest and to support them as they continue their search for answers. I am grateful to join @TheRevAl, as we honor Nolan's life and lift up a family navigating unimaginable grief.

May we surround the Wells family with love, strength, and prayer today. Rest in Power, Nolan. https://t.co/m9HE5U3cMZ

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

Reports say a man breached security at NBC's Today show while allegedly trying to locate Al Roker and, when he couldn't find him, lunged at Craig Melvin and shouted a racist slur before being arrested. No one should be targeted with racist hate while simply doing their job. This is a sobering reminder that racism is not a relic of the past—it sadly remains a present-day reality. https://t.co/gMWGmTfrhD

[Zackory Kirk @zackoryk]

Rest in power, Denise Oliver-Velez (1947–2026). Daughter of a Tuskegee Airman. Blocked bulldozers with the NAACP as a teen. First woman on the Young Lords Central Committee. Decades as Daily Kos’s moral compass. Elder, priestess, teacher, fighter.

We inherited what she built.

[EBONY @EBONY]

Today, we remember Hal Williams, a beloved actor whose career spanned more than five decades across television and film, helping bring Black stories and representation into millions of homes.

After years working as a corrections officer and postal worker, the Columbus, Ohio, native bet on himself and pursued acting in his 30s, a decision that proved it's never too late to chase your purpose.

Best known for iconic roles on '227,' 'Sanford and Son,' and 'The Waltons,' Williams brought warmth, authenticity, and timeless charm to every performance, helping shape an era of Black television that continues to resonate today.

His legacy lives on through the stories he helped tell... and the reminder that believing in yourself can change everything.

Rest in peace, Hal Williams. 🖤

[Variety @Variety]

Hal Williams, '227' Star and 'Sanford and Son' Regular, Dies at 91 https://t.co/EsAUG6ITPu

[Nice Kicks @nicekicks]

Jordan Brand unveils Napheesa Collier’s first-ever Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker, the “Queen Phee” Heir Series 2 👑🔥

[BET @BET]

It's not a pipeline problem. It's a power problem.

The WNBA was built on Black women. In 2026, the coaching staff doesn't reflect that. When Noelle Quinn listed every Black woman who had coached before her in 24 years of WNBA history it took 17 seconds and
that number has barely grown since. Black women deserve more than a league that celebrates them on the court and overlooks them in the front office.

[Reebok @Reebok]

Angel Reese 1: Expressive Pink
Available 7/17

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

Twenty-four should have marked another year of dreams, purpose, and new beginnings for Fred Cox Jr. Instead, his birthday is a painful reminder of a life cut short after he was fatally shot by a deputy after helping usher a mother and child to safety during a drive-by shooting in North Carolina. Our prayers and love are with Fred's family today. 🙏🏿

[dr.born2bnatural @born2bnatural]

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[BLOCKED BY REESE @veisssss]

Lmaoooo why is this so fucking accurate, esp the way she twists her back😭

[The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center @TheKingCenter]

Sandra Bland…We speak your name.

[Black, Blessed & Unbothered @MelanatedTalk]

When young Black men swim.
These young kings did the damn thing. Just when they thought we couldn’t swim! 😄 WATCH THIS…
Congratulations to them! Black excellence on display.
#BlackYouth
#SwimMeet
#Swimmers
#BlackExcellence
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[SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra]

UPDATE: A win is a win. 💪 Following widespread backlash — including SAG-AFTRA's call for members to opt out — Meta has withdrawn the feature. https://t.co/RpsiDwnXDA

[ABC News @ABC]

The parents of Nolan Wells, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, break their silence, speaking publicly for the first time about the death of their 18-year-old son, who was found dead after a Fourth of July weekend trip with friends in Mississippi. https://t.co/4dlAI4lHIg

[Auntie Kym @KYMOTOSIS]

Interesting very interesting

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

In her first game back from injury, A'ja Wilson became the first player this season to reach 500 points 😤

The 4x MVP is averaging 26.1 points and 9.4 rebounds 😳

[Pop Base @PopBase]

First trailer for Tyler Perry’s ‘WHY DID I GET MARRIED AGAIN?’

Releases September 9 on Netflix.

[espnW @espnW]

New ESPN Original Series, ‘Life in the W’ follows the 2025 WNBA season through the eyes of Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson, Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier and Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner as they juggle basketball, love, family and negotiations surrounding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Season 1 of ‘Life in the W’ premieres July 24 on the ESPN App 🎥