Leslie Carl Howard, Esquire, Attorney at Law

04/23/2026

While much of Africa fell under European control, Ethiopia stood its ground. Its story is one of strategy, strength, and a battle that shocked the world.

01/12/2026

Zoe Saldaña is now the highest grossing actor of all time, surpassing Scarlett Johansson, with her films generating over $15.4 billion dollars globally. Driven by major roles in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Trek franchises.

01/12/2026

Hate weighs heavily on the soul that carries it.

As leaders in law and advocates for justice, we are reminded that progress is rooted in compassion, understanding, and strength of character. Coretta Scott King’s words call us to lead with purpose, integrity, and humanity — in our work and in our communities.

At The National Black Lawyers, we honor the legacy of those who paved the way by continuing to uplift, protect, and serve with courage and grace.

01/12/2026

Jean Smart, Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes and other celebs subtly slammed the Trump administration and its deployment of ICE officers ... donning pins at the Golden Globe Awards to recognize slain citizen Renee Good.

01/12/2026

12/06/2025

Maryland is making history. Governor Wes Moore has taken bold action to close the racial wealth gap and address mass incarceration in one of the most significant moves by any state in the nation.

Moore issued the largest state-level pardon in U.S. history, wiping out more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions. This landmark step directly confronts decades of criminalization that disproportionately devastated Black and Brown communities.

But the Governor isn’t stopping there. Alongside the pardons, he unveiled a $400 million investment initiative to fuel Black and Brown entrepreneurship, business ownership, and homeownership. The plan prioritizes support for Black-led businesses, equitable access to capital, and housing opportunities that create lasting generational wealth.

Calling it “a day about equity” and “economic justice,” Moore is signaling a future where communities once pushed to the margins can fully share in prosperity.

11/12/2025

Eddie Murphy walked onto the Saturday Night Live stage in 1980, looked into the camera, and said, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”, saving a show everyone thought was already dead.
He was nineteen. The original cast had quit, ratings were in freefall, and NBC was days from canceling the show. Murphy begged producers for five minutes of airtime. They gave him one sketch. He turned it into a revolution. Within months, SNL wasn’t just surviving — it was his stage. Buckwheat, Gumby, and Mr. Robinson became instant icons. He didn’t tell jokes like a comedian. He told truth like a weapon.
Hollywood moved fast. By twenty-one, he was in 48 Hrs., and the film made more money than the studio expected all year. Trading Places followed, then Beverly Hills Cop, which turned him into the most profitable actor on Earth. For a while, it looked effortless, a kid from Brooklyn outsmarting an entire industry.
But fame never arrives alone. Murphy’s stand-up, Delirious and Raw, sold out arenas and broke records, but they also brought backlash for language that would haunt him decades later. His personal life became tabloid fodder. Studios called him a genius and a liability in the same breath. Then came the collapse: box office bombs, bad press, and long silence.
Years later, he returned quietly, like a storm that doesn’t need thunder. The Nutty Professor, Shrek, Dreamgirls each one proof that he could rebuild from ruins. When he won a Golden Globe nomination for Dolemite Is My Name, audiences realized he had done what almost no one in Hollywood ever does: he had survived himself.
Eddie Murphy didn’t just become famous. He hijacked an entire medium, burned out, vanished, and came back sharper.
Because real shock isn’t in the rise or the fall — it’s in watching someone climb back up with a laugh that sounds like he already knew how the story would end.

11/12/2025

Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. https://n.pr/4hRt7SC

11/12/2025

LEGENDS UNITED — Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Céline Dion Announce Their Final Tour: One Last Ride 2026
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In a breathtaking announcement that has sent shockwaves across the music world, six of the greatest voices of all time — Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, and Céline Dion — have revealed plans for their farewell tour, “One Last Ride” in 2026.

This once-in-a-lifetime gathering promises not only a celebration of music but a living bridge across generations, blending the golden age of soul, R&B, pop, and country with the enduring fire of legends who have defined entire eras. From Dionne’s timeless elegance to Patti’s fearless soul, from Lionel’s smooth charm to Dolly’s golden twang, from Diana’s radiant spirit to Céline’s soaring power — every performance will embody the essence of artistry at its highest form.

💬 “This isn’t just a tour — it’s a reunion of family, of music, of memories,” Lionel Richie reflected, his words carrying the warmth of decades filled with melodies that shaped hearts around the world. Patti LaBelle added with her unmistakable fire: “We’re not only singing songs — we’re sharing lives, dreams, and the stories that made music matter.”

With whispers of never-before-seen collaborations and surprise duets destined to become historic moments, One Last Ride is already being hailed as the ultimate farewell celebration. For fans, it will be more than a concert — it will be history written in harmony, a final chapter that will never come again.
✨ Six voices. Six legacies. One stage. One unforgettable journey.

11/12/2025