CJ Lawrence

Sep 22, 2024 | blackwithnochaser.com | CJ Lawrence

A’ja Wilson’s 2024 season was nothing short of historic, and now she has secured her place among the all-time greats. She joins Cynthia Cooper-Dyke as the only other player to ever win the MVP unanimously. By becoming a three-time WNBA MVP, she also joins the exclusive club of legends that includes Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, and Lauren Jackson. Yet, her incredible achievements this season have taken her to an entirely new stratosphere—redefining what dominance in the WNBA looks like.

Aug 2, 2023 | blackwithnochaser.com | CJ Lawrence

O’Shae Sibley was stabbed to death for voguing at a gas station. Someone killed him for dancing because they hated witnessing his joy and comfort with who he was as a human being- a gay Black man. Someone violently took his life because he was LIVING. And that’s heartbreaking.

May 25, 2023 | blackwithnochaser.com | CJ Lawrence

Aderrien Murry is an 11 year old from Indianola, MS who called the police for help during a domestic disturbance. When the police arrived they shot him. When the officer shot him, the child asked the officer “What did I do wrong?” He survived and was released from the hospital but will continue to be traumatized by the incident. Many in the community, including the family, are calling for the firing of the officer. The child was trying to protect his mother when he called the police.

May 24, 2023 | blackwithnochaser.com | CJ Lawrence

In loving memory of Tina Turner:Today, we gather to pay tribute to an extraordinary icon whose voice, presence, and indomitable spirit touched the hearts of millions. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina Turner’s journey began in a small town, but her dreams and talents knew no bounds. Tina’s career achievements are a testament to her unwavering dedication and unparalleled talent.

Apr 27, 2023 | blackwithnochaser.com | CJ Lawrence

Carolyn Bryant, a central figure in one of the most infamous incidents of racial violence in American history, passed away today at the age of 88 in Westlake, Louisiana, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Her involvement in the tragic death of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, in 1955 sent shockwaves throughout the nation and played a significant role in igniting the Civil Rights Movement.