Bilal Morris

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Senior Editor at NewsOne.com

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Articles

Former Black California Mayors Supply $1M In Wildfire Relief To Black Altadena Residents

5 days ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris |Danielle Jennings

The last few months have been a true testament to the resilience and strength of the residents of Altadena, whose community was forever changed after the Eaton wildfires ravaged through the area back in January. The rebuilding process is still in its early stages five months later, but a recent relief aid hopes to speed up the process and lessen the financial burden, specifically on Black residents who are finding it hard to secure the funds necessary to rebuild.
Here Are All The Black Executives And General Managers In The NFL

5 days ago | praisecleveland.com | Bilal Morris

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 11;15 AM ESTWith the 2025 NFL season fast approaching, let’s take a look at the latest list of Black executives and general managers in the NFL. Diversity and representation in the NFL have been hot-button topics over the past few years, and for good reason. There just aren’t a lot of Black faces in most NFL organizations, once you step off the field. The league only has five : DeMeco Ryans, Mike Tomlin, Todd Boles, Raheem Morris, and Michael McDaniel, who is biracial.
Op-Ed: Democrats Need To Run Towards, Not Away From, The Discomfort Of Questions About Health

5 days ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris |Michael Arceneaux

During a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, CNN’s Jake Tapper, the co-author of Original Sin, which argues “The original sin of Election 2024 was Biden’s decision to run for re-election — followed by aggressive efforts to hide his cognitive diminishment,” managed to further piss off some already enraged Democrats by claiming the decision for Joe Biden to seek a second term is a scandal possibly worse than Watergate. “It is a scandal,” Tapper said.
What The Data Reveals

1 week ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris |Rodney D. Coates

Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly referred to as DEI. Although the term didn’t come into common usage until the 21st century, DEI is best understood as the latest stage in a long American project.
The Top 10 Disco Divas Of All Time

1 week ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM ESTDisco should never be forgotten. Take a trip with NewsOne as we remember the top ten “divas” of the disco era — female artists who symbolized the times with their style and who sang their way into the hearts and consciousness of fans across the globe. This Memphis-born singer’s name is virtually synonymous with her huge, outsized 1979 disco hit, “Ring My Bell.” Like so many disco divas of the era, Ward (b.
Here Are All The Black Executives And General Managers In The NFL

1 week ago | majic945.com | Bilal Morris

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 11;15 AM ESTWith the 2025 NFL season fast approaching, let’s take a look at the latest list of Black executives and general managers in the NFL. Diversity and representation in the NFL have been hot-button topics over the past few years, and for good reason. There just aren’t a lot of Black faces in most NFL organizations, once you step off the field. The league only has five : DeMeco Ryans, Mike Tomlin, Todd Boles, Raheem Morris, and Michael McDaniel, who is biracial.
Justice For Tyrone Mason: Rally Targets Trooper’s Lies After Deadly Crash

1 week ago | wzakcleveland.com | Bilal Morris

A rally will be held tomorrow for Tyrone Mason, a 31-year-old Black man who died in a single-car crash in October after being chased by Raleigh police. The event was organized after police released body and dash cam video that showed a state trooper lying about his actions leading up to Mason’s deadly crash. According to reports, State Trooper Garrett Macario attempted to pull Mason over after he was allegedly speeding. After the crash, instead of rendering aid, Macario called his supervisor, Sgt.
Justice For Tyrone Mason: Rally Targets Trooper’s Lies After Deadly Crash

1 week ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris

A rally will be held tomorrow for Tyrone Mason, a 31-year-old Black man who died in a single-car crash in October after being chased by Raleigh police. The event was organized after police released body and dash cam video that showed a state trooper lying about his actions leading up to Mason’s deadly crash. According to reports, State Trooper Garrett Macario attempted to pull Mason over after he was allegedly speeding. After the crash, instead of rendering aid, Macario called his supervisor, Sgt.
Months After the Eaton Fire, First Home Rebuild In Altadena Underway

1 week ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris |Danielle Jennings

The community of Altadena was one of the hardest-hit areas of the devastating wildfires that ravaged the area back in January — and now, months after the Eaton fire, the very first home is finally being rebuilt. However, there is a long road ahead before normalcy returns. Margot Stuebert was one of many Altadena residents who lost her home, a 100-year-old, three-bedroom cottage, the Eaton wildfire.
Retired, Not Disconnected: Why Black Academics Need Each Other Now More Than Ever

1 week ago | newsone.com | Bilal Morris

Retirement is often framed as a conclusion. A long-awaited pause after decades of work. But for many Black professionals in academia, retirement is not the end. It is a shift. And in this current moment, it is a shift that requires new tools, new connections, and most importantly, a new kind of community. That is why I created Retired Black Professionals in Academia, a space for Black faculty, staff, administrators, and researchers who are either retired or approaching retirement.