
The Silence Around Missing Black Girls in America.
Right now, 33 Black teenage girls are reported missing in New York — a number that should be dominating headlines and sparking national concern. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, these cases are real, urgent, and ongoing. Yet, outside of limited local coverage from outlets like Yonkers Voice, the issue has received little attention. Among the missing are girls like Rosaye Price, Destiny Scott, Jada Gaither, and Marissa Gibbs — daughters, friends, and young lives with stories that deserve to be heard. Many disappeared from communities such as Albany and Brooklyn, yet their names have not echoed across national media the way others have in similar circumstances. There has been no sustained coverage, no widespread urgency, and no collective outcry. This troubling pattern extends beyond New York. In Virginia, reports indicate that at least 10 Black teenage girls are currently missing. Across the United States, families are searching, waiting, and hoping — often without the attention that can make a critical difference in finding their children. The disparity in media coverage raises difficult questions about whose stories are amplified and whose are overlooked. When cases fail to gain visibility, it can impact public awareness, resource allocation, and ultimately, the chances of bringing these girls home safely. This is not just a statistic. It is a call to pay attention. …

Judy Pace, trailblazing actress and model known for Peyton Place, Brian’s Song, and The Young Lawyers, passes away at 83.
Judy Pace, a trailblazing model and actress celebrated for her roles in Peyton Place, Brian’s Song, The Young Lawyers, and numerous films, has passed away at the age of 83. She died peacefully in her sleep on March 11 while visiting family in Marina del Rey, according to a statement from her loved ones. Pace made history in the early 1960s as the first Black female actress to secure a long-term contract with Columbia Pictures, initially rising to prominence as a model. She later made her film debut in 13 Frightened Girls, directed by William Castle, before gaining wider recognition on ABC’s hit primetime soap Peyton Place in 1968 and 1969—where her performance helped establish her as one of the most visible Black actors on television at the time. Judy Pace further rose to prominence in 1971 with her supporting role in the critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning ABC television film Brian’s Song. She portrayed Linda Sayers, the wife of NFL star Gale Sayers, in the true story of the deep friendship between Sayers and teammate Brian …

Doja Cat reveals a troubling mental health diagnosis and candidly admits she’s finding it hard to cope.
Doja Cat has shared for the first time that she lives with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In a candid post on TikTok on Friday, the 30-year-old Grammy Awards winner admitted she has been “struggling” with the diagnosis and revealed she has been in therapy for several years. She opened up about her mental health while defending fellow artist Chappell Roan after a viral video showed the singer confronting paparazzi in Paris. Doja Cat said she admires Chappell Roan for confidently setting boundaries in uncomfortable situations—something she admitted has been difficult for her throughout much of her life. In a video posted on TikTok, she reflected on how she often felt the need to hide her true feelings. “From a very young age, I learned to pretend that I liked things, to act happy, and to hide when something didn’t feel right—just to make it seem like everything was okay,” she shared. She added that constantly suppressing her emotions eventually caught up with her. …
‘Our Kind of Women’ Photo Exhibit in Atlanta Marks International Women’s Day Celebration by The Doux.
Through “Our Kind of Women,” the strength and beauty of Black women are powerfully portrayed. Black-owned haircare brand The Doux celebrated International Women’s Day by presenting a photography exhibit dedicated to Black womanhood. The “Our Kind of Women” exhibit, held on March 8, honored Black women over 40 who are “boldly defining radiance, power, and purpose on their own terms,” according to a press release. Blending a gallery showcase with a cultural storytelling experience, the event gathered women and community leaders across Atlanta to celebrate its empowering message. The founders of The Doux, Maya Smith and Brian Smith, partnered with actor, director, and philanthropist Terri J. Vaughn to bring this women-centered celebration to life. The concept for “Our Kind of Women,” however, first originated with visual storyteller Bessie Akuba …